Markieff Morris
A physical and dependable NBA big man who, alongside his twin, forged a unique path before claiming a championship with the Lakers.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American basketball player·Birthday: September 2·Millennials
Biography
Markieff Morris, selected one pick after his twin brother Marcus, brought a bruising, physical presence to the NBA frontcourt. His early years in Phoenix established him as a double-double threat, a strong rebounder with a capable mid-range game. While his career trajectory saw him adapt to a more specialized role later on, his toughness never waned. That very attribute made him a valuable late-season addition for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Thrust into the bubble playoffs, Morris provided crucial floor-spacing and defensive muscle off the bench, contributing directly to the franchise's 17th championship. His journey, often intertwined with his brother's, highlights the value of embracing a specific, hard-nosed role to achieve the sport's ultimate prize.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Markieff was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Markieff Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Markieff's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won an NBA championship as a key reserve with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2020 bubble playoffs.
- Averaged a career-best 15.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the Phoenix Suns during the 2015-16 season.
- Started over 300 games in his NBA career, primarily during his tenure with the Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards.
Did You Know?
He and his brother Marcus are the only twins in NBA history to be drafted in the first round of the same draft.
He was born seven minutes after his brother Marcus.
While with the Wizards, he once made a game-winning three-pointer against the Portland Trail Blazers at the buzzer.
“We've been competing against each other since we were in the womb. That's just what we do.”
