Dejounte Murray is a combo-guard who plays for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. Hailing from the basketball-rich city of Seattle, Murray has made a reputation for himself as a two-way specialist. Before the NBA, Murray played at the University of Washington, showcasing his prowess on both ends of the floor.
In the 2016 NBA Draft, Murray was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 29th pick. His rookie season was a learning curve, with limited opportunities early on, but an injury to the legendary Tony Parker opened the door for his emergence. He had a defining moment as a rookie in the 2017 playoffs, where he tallied 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists to lead an experienced Spurs to a series-clinching win against their Texas-rivals Houston Rockets.
In his second NBA season, under the tutelage of the legendary Gregg Popovich, Murray’s game improved significantly. He gained a reputation as a defensive dynamo and lockdown guard defender.
Murray's outstanding defensive prowess led to him becoming the youngest player in NBA history to earn NBA All-Defensive Second Team honors. He continued to have success individually, but the Spurs teams were not winning enough to reach the playoffs. In the 2022 off season, Spurs decided to trade Dejounte to Atlanta Hawks where he currently plays alongside Trae Young in the Eastern conference.
Dejounte Murray Trade
The San Antonio Spurs decided to rebuild through the draft by trading Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks. For the services of Murray, Hawks decided to send forward Danilo Gallinari and a package of valuable assets, including three first-round picks in 2023, 2025, and 2027, along with a pick swap option in 2026. In this trade, Atlanta also received young Australian player Jock Landale who Hawks traded a week later to the Phoenix Suns.
With this trade, Dejounte Murray's basketball journey took an exciting turn. In Atlanta, he joined forces with Trae Young to form a dynamic duo affectionately known as "DejounTrae." Their partnership has injected new energy into the Hawks, and fans are eagerly anticipating deep playoff runs and continued success with this dynamic pairing.
FAQs
A. Dejounte Murray weighs 180 lbs or 81 kg.
A. Dejounte Murray is 27 years old. His birthdate is September 19, 1996.
A. Dejounte Murray is 6 feet 4 inches.
A. Dejounte Murray is a combo guard for the Hawks.
A. Dejounte Murray averages 2.0 free-throw attempts per game as of October 2023.
