Marcus Morris Sr. breaks down in tears as 76ers forward gives emotional speech after receiving key to the city of Philadelphia: ‘I would be nothing’

Sixers forward Marcus Morris Sr. couldn’t hold back the tears after receiving the key to the city of Philadelphia on Thursday evening.

Surrounded by friends and family, Morris gave a speech detailing his pride as a son of the City of Brotherly Love.

“I represent my city wherever I go,” Morris said. “This means a lot to me.”

“I know they’re thanking me, I’m saying thank you to all of you. Without the city I would be nothing. Every team I’ve ever been on, and every time I was announced, they always said, ‘From North Philadelphia.’

Morris’ emotional comments drew applause and shouts of “Philly” as the 34-year-old caught his breath and wiped tears from his face.

He further emphasized that his twin brother Markieff, who plays for the Dallas Mavericks, deserved the same recognition. Together, the twins regularly give back to the Philadelphia community through their Family Over Everything Foundation.

“This is the first time I’ve been here without my brother, he deserves (this) exactly as much as I do,” Morris said. “That’s my husband.”

Markieff watched the presentation on FaceTime, as seen in a video on social media.

Morris started his basketball career playing hoops in high school at Philadelphia’s Prep Charter.

From there, he played three years of college ball at Kansas before being drafted to the Houston Rockets in 2011.

Morris went on to play for the Suns, Pistons, Celtics, Knicks and Clippers before landing with the Sixers in the same trade that sent James Harden to Los Angeles.

Morris is averaging 6.5 points and 2.7 rebounds as a role player for the 76ers this season.

He joins the likes of Shawn Marion and Stephen Curry as NBA players who have been given keys to their respective hometowns.