DEJOUNTE MURRAY (NOP)

TOP DOG

NBA ROLE: ATHLETIC, TWO-WAY GUARD

A 6’4, Seattle-bred guard w/ a slippery handle, Murray has grown into an extremely effective, all-around lead ball-handler in the Association; though a bit slight, Murray features a tight dribble, can get to the rim, push the break & hit the open man in transition; long strides – converts tricky layups on the inside using his wingspan to (hang and) get around shot-blockers; solid float game, uses size to get in the lane & finish amongst the trees; best aspect of his offensive game = midrange pull-ups: Murray has a deep bag of dribble pulls, step backs, etc. - high release that he just barely gets over the contest; strong defender in the right situation: incredible backcourt rebounder, plays passing lanes (liable to gamble a bit too much), moves well laterally - prefers to pressure the ball; always looking to quicken pace, convert TOs into points; has rounded out all aspects of his game: Murray’s a nightly triple-double threat who makes a strong impact in every area; Dejounte’s earned Top DOG status over the years – traed to Pelicans (2024): missing piece in New Orleans?

SIGNATURE!

STEAL, BEHIND THE BACK --> LAYUP

CROSSOVER --> DRIVING FINISH

#DOGTAGS: TOP DOG, ALL-STAR

LOCKDOWN DEFENDER, BUCKET-GETTER, DIMER, BOARDER

MORE ON D. MURRAY

• NBA All-Star (2022)

• Avg. career-high 22.5 points/game (2023-24)

• NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018)

• Second-Team All-Pac-12 (2016)

• (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 86

(via MaxaMillion711 & Delay of Game Hoops)