Markieff reacts to arrest originally appeared on Fadeaway World; Marcus Morris Taken into Custody.
Authorities reportedly arrested former Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris in Florida on a fraud charge, holding him without bond. First revealed on TMZ, the declaration said:
TMZ claims Marcus Morris Sr. has been detained in Florida on a fraud count. Online jail booking records show the 13-year NBA veteran arrested Sunday in Broward County, Florida.
Authorities reportedly arrested the veteran forward on an out-of-state warrant related to a bounced check; he is currently in custody.
Morris has had previous encounters with law enforcement as well. Charged with battery in 2012, the 35-year-old joined a diversion program for rehab needs. He was additionally accused of assault in an alleged melee in 2015, but he was found not guilty.
His twin brother, Markieff, reacted straight to the event. Upon learning of his brother’s arrest, the former Lakers forward responded with a tweet:
The language is ludicrous. For that price, they will mortify you in the airport in front of your family. They truly got y’all thinking; Bro did some fraudulent stuff. They could have come to the crib for everything. Man, y’all will hear the actual story on this stuff. All I can say is lesson learned. Tomorrow, Brother will enlighten everyone. This bizarre crap made my head ache. Unable to stop anything!
With the issue seemingly resolved, Markieff remains hopeful about what lies ahead. Reporters expect more details as Marcus prepares to share his side of the story upon release.
Update: According to his agent, authorities arrested Morris over outstanding casino debt of more than $1200.
Lately, the Morris twins have been the center of attention. The twins recently discussed more on their disagreement with Nikola Jokic and his brothers after Markieff’s battle with him. For the supporters, the back-and-forth has been a thrilling spectacle.
With the eleventh overall selection, the Houston Rockets drafted Marcus Morris Sr. in 2011. The team traded the forward to the Phoenix Suns after his rookie year, where he reunited with his brother.
Morris has played for several teams in his career, including the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Detroit Pistons. Yet, many consider his short spell with the Knicks and his years with the Clippers among the most successful of his NBA career.
Morris consistently served as a dependable role player throughout his career, averaging 12.0 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. Morris remains a free agent, having played with the Cavaliers and the 76ers during the 2023–24 campaign.
