Darius MorrisThe cause of death was determined a month after his death.
The former NBA point guard died of coronary artery atherosclerosis, also known as coronary heart disease, on May 2 at age 33, according to Los Angeles County medical examiner records reviewed by E! news
Other “significant conditions” that contributed to his death included the effects of cocaine, alcohol and hydrocodone, an opioid often used to treat severe chronic pain, according to the medical examiner's office.
His manner of death was ruled an accident.
Morris got his start in basketball with the University of Michigan Wolverines, before being drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2011. He played alongside the late. Kobe Bryant for two seasons until he was reassigned to the LA D-Fenders, an NBA G League team.
In September 2013, Morris signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, but was waived the following month. He went on to play with the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies on short-term contracts in early 2014, before joining the Antonio Spurs for the NBA Summer League that season.
