Dejounte Dashaun Murray, born on September 19, 1996, is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. He began his collegiate career at the University of Washington, earning second-team All-Pac-12 honors during his freshman year. Selected 29th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2016 NBA Draft, Murray quickly established himself as a defensive powerhouse, leading the league in steals in 2022. He was also named an NBA All-Star that year and holds the Spurs’ franchise record for career triple-doubles. Murray’s dynamic playstyle and versatility make him a key asset in any lineup.
Full Name: Dejounte Dashaun Murray
Date of Birth: September 19, 1996
Age: 28 years old
Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight: 180 lb (82 kg)
Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
High School: Rainier Beach High School in Seattle, Washington
College: University of Washington (2015–2016)
NBA Draft: 2016, selected 29th overall by the San Antonio Spurs
Season | Team | Games Played | Points Per Game |
---|---|---|---|
2016-17 | SAS | 38 | 3.4 |
2017-18 | SAS | 81 | 8.1 |
2019-20 | SAS | 66 | 10.9 |
2020-21 | SAS | 67 | 15.7 |
2021-22 | SAS | 68 | 21.1 |
2022-23 | ATL | 74 | 20.5 |
2023-24 | ATL | 78 | 22.5 |
Career | – | 472 | 15.4 |
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