Dejounte Murray facts for kids
Murray at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game
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| No. 5 – New Orleans Pelicans | |
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| Point guard / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 19, 1996 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| High school | Rainier Beach (Seattle, Washington) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Washington (2015–2016) |
| NBA Draft | 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall |
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
| Pro career | 2016–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2016–2022 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2016–2017 | →Austin Spurs |
| 2022–2024 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2024–present | New Orleans Pelicans |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Dejounte Dashaun Murray (born September 19, 1996) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the New Orleans Pelicans in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Dejounte played one year of college basketball for the Washington Huskies. He was picked by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2016 NBA draft. In 2022, Murray became an NBA All-Star and led the league in steals. He is known for getting many "triple-doubles" (reaching double digits in three stats like points, rebounds, and assists) for the Spurs. He also played for the Atlanta Hawks.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Dejounte Murray grew up in Seattle, Washington. Life was challenging for him, but he found a love for basketball. He attended Rainier Beach High School in Seattle. This school is famous for its basketball program and has produced many NBA players.
A famous player named Jamal Crawford encouraged Dejounte to take basketball seriously. Dejounte led his high school team, the Vikings, to win three state championships. He also received special awards, like being named Washington Mr. Basketball.
College Basketball Career
After high school, Dejounte played college basketball for the University of Washington. He played for one season in 2015–16. As a freshman, he was a top player in the Pac-12 conference. He averaged 16.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game.
After his freshman year, Dejounte decided to enter the NBA draft. This meant he would not play his remaining three years of college basketball.
Professional Basketball Journey
Playing for the San Antonio Spurs (2016–2022)
The San Antonio Spurs picked Dejounte Murray as the 29th player in the 2016 NBA draft. He joined the team in July 2016. Dejounte played his first NBA game on October 29, 2016. He helped the Spurs win against the New Orleans Pelicans. During his first year, he also played some games for the Austin Spurs in the NBA Development League.
In May 2017, Dejounte became the starting point guard for the Spurs in the playoffs. He helped the team win a series against the Houston Rockets. He was one of only four rookies in Spurs history to get a "point/rebound double-double" in a playoff game.
In the 2017–18 season, Dejounte continued to play well. He set a new team record for rebounds by a point guard in a season. At the end of the season, he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. This meant he was one of the best defensive players in the league. He was the youngest player to get this award at the time.
In October 2018, Dejounte got a serious knee injury during a preseason game. He missed the entire 2018–19 season while he recovered. In 2019, he signed a new contract with the Spurs.
On December 26, 2020, Dejounte achieved his first "triple-double" in an NBA game. He had 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists against the Toronto Raptors. In February 2021, he had a career-high eight steals in a game against the Golden State Warriors.
In February 2022, Dejounte was chosen for his first NBA All-Star team. He was recognized as one of the best players in the league. He also became the first NBA player to have at least 30 points and 10 rebounds with only one or zero turnovers in two games in a row. He finished second in voting for the Most Improved Player award that season.
Time with the Atlanta Hawks (2022–2024)
On June 30, 2022, Dejounte Murray was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. He made his Hawks debut on October 19, scoring 20 points and getting 11 assists. On November 2, he scored a career-high 36 points against the New York Knicks. A few days later, he got his first triple-double with the Hawks.
On January 30, 2023, Dejounte scored a career-high 40 points against the Portland Trail Blazers. On March 3, he scored an even higher career-high of 41 points in a win against the same team. In the playoffs, he helped the Hawks win a game against the Boston Celtics.
On October 30, 2023, Dejounte tied his career-high of 41 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He also made a game-winning shot against the Orlando Magic on November 9. In January 2024, he made two more game-winning shots in a row against the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat. On March 28, he scored a new career-high of 44 points, including another game-winning shot in overtime against the Boston Celtics.
Joining the New Orleans Pelicans (2024–present)
On July 6, 2024, Dejounte Murray was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. He started 31 games for the Pelicans during the 2024–25 NBA season. He averaged 17.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. On January 31, 2025, Dejounte suffered a serious leg injury during a game against the Boston Celtics. It was a torn right Achilles tendon, which unfortunately ended his season.
Career Statistics
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2016–17 | San Antonio | 38 | 8 | 8.5 | .431 | .391 | .700 | 1.1 | 1.3 | .2 | .2 | 3.4 |
| 2017–18 | San Antonio | 81 | 48 | 21.5 | .443 | .265 | .709 | 5.7 | 2.9 | 1.2 | .4 | 8.1 |
| 2019–20 | San Antonio | 66 | 58 | 25.6 | .462 | .369 | .798 | 5.8 | 4.1 | 1.7 | .3 | 10.9 |
| 2020–21 | San Antonio | 67 | 67 | 31.9 | .453 | .317 | .791 | 7.1 | 5.4 | 1.5 | .1 | 15.7 |
| 2021–22 | San Antonio | 68 | 68 | 34.8 | .462 | .327 | .794 | 8.3 | 9.2 | 2.0* | .3 | 21.1 |
| 2022–23 | Atlanta | 74 | 74 | 36.4 | .464 | .344 | .832 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 1.5 | .3 | 20.5 |
| 2023–24 | Atlanta | 78 | 78 | 35.7 | .459 | .363 | .794 | 5.3 | 6.4 | 1.4 | .3 | 22.5 |
| 2024–25 | New Orleans | 31 | 31 | 32.6 | .393 | .299 | .823 | 6.5 | 7.4 | 2.0 | .4 | 17.5 |
| Career | 503 | 432 | 29.3 | .453 | .340 | .790 | 5.8 | 5.4 | 1.5 | .3 | 15.5 | |
| All-Star | 1 | 0 | 27.0 | .636 | .333 | 1.000 | 5.0 | 5.0 | .0 | 1.0 | 17.0 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2017 | San Antonio | 11 | 2 | 15.3 | .377 | .000 | .680 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.5 | .1 | 5.7 |
| 2018 | San Antonio | 5 | 5 | 19.2 | .452 | .667 | .778 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 1.0 | .4 | 7.8 |
| 2023 | Atlanta | 5 | 5 | 38.1 | .447 | .378 | 1.000 | 7.2 | 6.8 | 2.0 | .2 | 23.0 |
| Career | 21 | 12 | 21.6 | .426 | .391 | .767 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 1.5 | .2 | 10.3 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2015–16 | Washington | 34 | 34 | 33.5 | .416 | .288 | .663 | 6.0 | 4.4 | 1.8 | .3 | 16.1 |
Personal Life
Dejounte Murray has two daughters. His first daughter, Riley, was born in 2019. His second daughter, Icelynn, was born in 2023.
See also
In Spanish: Dejounte Murray para niños
- List of NBA career triple-double leaders
