LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. — Marcus Morris Sr. and Marcus Morris Jr. were reunited in the NBA bubble on Thursday — a win before the win for the Clippers’ hard-nosed, big-hearted forward, who contributed some stellar defense and 18 points to the Clippers’ 120-97 victory over Denver in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
“It was amazing,” Morris said of being reunited with his young son and wife, Amber, who is expecting the couple’s second son at the end of the month. “That was one thing that was missing here.”
The two additional members of Morris’ family are among 30 Clippers’ family members who are expected to complete quarantine and join players in the bubble by Friday.
Morris said with his wife expecting so soon, she and their son will stay only until Tuesday — but even the short visit means a ton to the 31-year-old Philadelphian, who said he insisted they drive from their house in Boca Raton to the bubble as soon as a doctor cleared it.
“I haven’t seen them actually in three months because I was in L.A. with the team and doing my quarantine there, so I wasn’t able to see them,” Morris said. “And she’s not doing too much, just laying up. And I had to see my family.”
Before heading to the bubble, Morris spent time with his twin brother Markieff — of the Lakers — in L.A., playing video games and some one-on-one, as well as spending time with his sister-in-law and his niece, Jyzelle. In the bubble, the Morris brothers find each other for meals and conversation.
On Thursday, Morris was thrilled to have a few quality moments with his son, too. Prior to the game, Amber handed young Marcus to his dad on the court for a pregame embrace.
“Ah, man. It was special,” Morris said. “That’s my first child. I grew up without a father, so I felt like I was made for fatherhood and I enjoy it, man.”
Morris said soon after arriving in the bubble that he plans to leave for the birth of his second son.“I have another boy coming and I think it’s a big privilege for me, other than playing this game of basketball,” he said Thursday, tipping his hat to Amber. “I’m excited, she’s a great mother. I’m the lucky one to have her.”
Some VIPs in the gym tonight, including a special fan of Marcus Morris Sr.’s. (
: @kylegoon) pic.twitter.com/ybDSrItOEa
— Mirjam Swanson (@MirjamSwanson) September 4, 2020
Posted by: https://anaheimsigns.comHow nice is it to have family in the bubble?
Marcus Morris Sr.: “It’s amazing.” pic.twitter.com/RvwChpGyXz
— Mirjam Swanson (@MirjamSwanson) September 4, 2020
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