Dejounte Dashaun Murray is a professional basketball player who plays for the New Orleans Pelicans as of 2024, having been traded to the Pelicans by the Atlanta Hawks on July 6, 2024. He was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs on June 23, 2016, in the NBA Draft as the 29th overall pick in the first round. Murray attended the University of Washington and played for the Washington Huskies men's basketball team from 2015 to 2016. After the freshman season, he forwent his college eligibility and declared for the 2016 NBA Draft. He scored double figures in 26 of 34 games in his college career.
As of October 19, 2024, he has a total of 472 games, scoring 7,261 points, making 2,490 assists and stealing 678 attempts in the NBA. He was a member of the NBA All-Star in 2022 and was honored as part of the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2018.
What is Dejounte Murray's nationality?
Dejounte Murray holds American nationality. He attended Rainier Beach High School in Seattle, Washington. He was the 2015 Washington Gatorade Men’s Basketball Player of the Year, the WIAA Mr. Basketball, and the Seattle Times and Tacoma News Tribune Player of the Year in high school according to his college profile. He graduated from high school in 2015.
Dejounte Murray's Hometown
Dejounte Murray's hometown is Seattle according to his college profile. He is married to Jania Meshell and has two daughters, Riley and Icelynn.
Dejounte Murray's Birthplace
Dejounte Murray was born on September 19, 1996, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. He was the NBA Steals Leader in 2022.
FAQs on Dejounte Murray
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