Monte Morris

Monté Morris has established a career as a consistent point guard in the NBA, known for his efficiency and playmaking, currently contributing his skills to the Phoenix Suns. After an illustrious collegiate career culminating in his selection as the 51st overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets, Monté Morris established himself as a prominent point guard known for his efficiency and playmaking. During his tenure at Iowa State University, Morris earned First-team All-Big 12 honors in 2017, following two consecutive selections to the Second-team All-Big 12 in 2015 and 2016. In his freshman season alone, Morris recorded 134 assists, ranking third in school history for a freshman, and led all Big 12 freshmen with 46 steals in 2014.

He maintained his reputation as a high-IQ point guard and a consistent contributor, providing valuable on-court leadership. Morris’s career progression continued with a trade to the Detroit Pistons in 2023, followed by a move to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2024. Most recently, in July 2024, Morris signed with the Phoenix Suns, where he currently contributes his exceptional playmaking, efficiency, and veteran experience to their roster. Throughout his NBA career, Monté Morris has consistently proven his value as a reliable and effective point guard, recognized for his leadership and consistent performance at the highest level of professional basketball.