Dejounte Murray is a 6-foot-4-inch guard who plays for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. The 2021/22 NBA season was the breakout year for Murray, as he was named an All-Star for the first time. He averaged a career-high 21.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 9.2 assists, and an impressive 2.0 steals (league-high) per game in 68 starts. He shot 46.2%, including 32.7% from the 3-point line.
Murray’s college performances caught the eye of Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich who drafted him 29th overall. After more than five seasons with the Spurs, Murray was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in 2022.
In Atlanta, Murray has displayed good chemistry with the team's MVP Trae Young, and the team is planning to build around the dynamic duo. Additionally, according to Sportac, the veteran guard has agreed on a four-year $120 million contract. The extension will reserve Murray until the 2027/28 off-season.
Dejounte Murray College
The Hawks All-Star attended Washington University for his college basketball. In his freshman season, Murray averaged 16.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.8 steals per game on 41.6% shooting over 34 games. Henceforth, his pivotal performance earned him a selection into the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team and Second Team All-Pac-12.
After just one season in college, Murray declared for the 2016 NBA Draft.
Which high school did Dejounte Murray go to?
Dejounte Murray went to the Rainier Beach High School in Seattle. The Hawks guard was raised in Seattle, Washington and was a key player for the Vikings. He helped them win three 3A state championships.
FAQs
A. For the 2023/2024 NBA season, the Hawks All-Star is set to earn $17.7 million.
A. In the 2022/23 NBA season, Murray attempted 2.6 free-throws per game on 83.2% free-throw shooting.
A. Dejounte Murray stands at 6 feet 4 inches or 193 cm tall.
A. Born on September 19, 1996, Dejounte Murray is a 27-year-old guard for the Atlanta Hawks.
A. Over his seven years of NBA career, Murray has played for the San Antonio Spurs and the Atlanta Hawks.
A. According to several online sources, the Hawks guard has a net worth of around $50 million as of 2023.