Chris Morris (basketball)
Christopher Vernard Morris (born January 20, 1966) is a retired American professional basketball player. In his 11 season (1988-1999) NBA career, the 6' 8" small forward played for the New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz, and Phoenix Suns. He is a graduate of Atlanta's Douglass High School where his jersey has been retired and played for the Auburn University Tigers. He retired with 8,184 total points.
Morris was drafted with the 4th overall pick in 1988 NBA Draft, and appeared in the 1989 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, finishing on 8th place out of 8 contestants.
Morris also had a career in the Philippine Basketball Association[1] and in the Greek A1 League with Olympiacos.
Morris is also remembered for shattering a backboard with a slam dunk during a 1993 regular season game against the Chicago Bulls.
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