Who are Dejounte Murray Parents?

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Dejounte Murray
Dejounte Murray

Dejounte Dashaun Murray is an American shooting guard for the Atlanta Hawks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The San Antonio Spurs drafted Murray with the 29th overall pick in 2016.

Murray is notable for being the league leader in steals (2.0) in the 2021/22 season. He also played his first NBA All-Star game in the same year. After five seasons with the Spurs, he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in the 2022 offseason in return for Danilo Gallinari and multiple future first round picks.

Murray competed in 74 games with the Hawks in the 2022/23 season and averaged 20.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game. He shot 46.4% from the field, including 34.4% from 3-point range. During the playoffs, he along with Trae Young were the first teammates from the Hawks to each have 25 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal after Bill Bridges and Lenny Wilkins in 1966.

Dejounte Murray’s Parents

Dejounte Murray is the son of John Murray and an unnamed mother. He had a very difficult childhood.

Who is Dejounte Murray’s Mother?

Dejounte Murray with his mother
Dejounte Murray with his mother, Source: Instagram, @dejountemurray

Dejountey Murray’s mother’s name is not available in the public domain. She was not always a part of his life as she spent most of her life in prison. However, after her son was first arrested, she realized her mistake and cried because she failed as a mother. Nevertheless, the two of them have managed to overcome the difficult times of their lives and share a close bonding with each other.

Who is Dejounte Murray’s Father?

John Murray is the father of Dejounte Murray. He shared an estranged relationship with his son for nearly eight years. However, Dejounte Murray arrived at his father’s house on Father’s Day and the two reconciled after a long time. He also gifted his father a new truck.

Dejounte Murray has stated that he wants to maintain a healthy relationship with his family before it’s late.

What Nationality are Dejounte Murray’s Parents?

Dejounte Murray’s father John Murray and his unnamed mother are residents of the United States, making them American nationals and African-American in ethnicities.

Dejounte Murray Ethnicity

Dejounte Murray is African-American in ethnicity like his parents. He also holds American nationality.

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FAQs

A. Born on September 19, 1996 in Seattle, Washington, United States, Dejounte Murray is presently 27 years old.

A. Dejounte Murray’s father is John Murray. His mother’s name is not available in the public domain.

A. Dejounte Murray debuted in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs. He now represents the Atlanta Hawks.

A. Dejounte Murray wears jersey number 5 for the Hawks. He wore the same number for the Spurs as well.

A. In the 2022/23 season, Dejounte Murray averaged 20.5 points with 5.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game in 74 games.

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