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Dejounte Murray

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.

 

Personal Information

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

 

Player Stats

 

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