Marcus Morris Sr., a well-known name in the NBA, has found himself in the spotlight for an unexpected reason this time off the court.
The 13-year NBA veteran was arrested in Florida on Sunday, drawing concern from fans and raising questions about personal discipline in professional sports.
Authorities in Broward County confirmed that Morris was taken into custody over a fraud-related charge.
His mug shot, which has since circulated online, showed the power forward with a calm, neutral expression.
There was no smile, and his face gave no clues as to the incident.
According to official booking records, the Marcus Morris Sr. NBA star was processed without resistance.
However, further details surrounding the alleged fraud have not yet been released. The case is under active investigation.
Moreover, this isn’t Morris’s first brush with the law. Back in 2012, he faced a battery charge but was placed into a diversion program.
He was later acquitted in 2015 after an assault allegation. While these cases didn’t derail his NBA career, his latest arrest adds to a growing list of off-court troubles.
Morris was drafted in 2011 as the 14th overall pick by the Houston Rockets, after playing college basketball at the University of Kansas.
He played two seasons in Houston before moving through several NBA teams, including the Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Clippers.
In the most recent 2023–2024 NBA season, Morris split his time between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Over his 13-year career, he played 832 games and posted averages of 12 points and 4.4 rebounds.
Though no formal statement has been issued by Morris or his representatives.
