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{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1996)}}
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{{Infobox basketball biography
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| caption = Murray at the [[2022 NBA All-Star Game]]
| number = 5▼
| position = [[Shooting guard]] / [[point guard]]
| league = [[National Basketball Association|NBA]]▼
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|9|19}}▼
| birth_place = [[Seattle, Washington]], U.S.▼
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| weight_lb = 180
▲| league = [[National Basketball Association|NBA]]
| team = New Orleans Pelicans
▲| number = 5
▲| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|9|19}}
▲| birth_place = [[Seattle, Washington]], U.S.
| high_school = [[Rainier Beach High School|Rainier Beach]] (Seattle, Washington)
| college = [[Washington Huskies men's basketball|Washington]] (2015–2016)
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| years2 = [[2016–17 NBA Development League season|2016–2017]]
| team2 = →[[Austin Spurs]]
| years3 = {{nbay|2022|start}}
| team3 = [[Atlanta Hawks]]
| years4 = {{nbay|2024|start}}–present
| team4 = [[New Orleans Pelicans]]
| highlights = * [[NBA All-Star]] ({{nasg|2022}})
* [[NBA All-Defensive Team|NBA All-Defensive Second Team]] ({{nbay|2017|end}})
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* [[Washington Mr. Basketball]] (2015)
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'''Dejounte Dashaun Murray''' ({{IPAc-en|d|ə|ˈ|ʒ|ɒ|n|t|eɪ}} {{respell|də|ZHON|tay}};<ref>{{cite press release
==Early life==
Murray grew up in the impoverished [[South End, Seattle|South End]] area of [[Seattle, Washington]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Pina |first=Michael |date=2021-05-11 |title=Dejounte Murray: From Harrowing Upbringing to Burgeoning NBA Stardom |url=https://www.si.com/nba/2021/05/11/dejounte-murray-spurs-upbringing-daily-cover |access-date=2023-11-27 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}</ref> Throughout his upbringing, he was exposed to gun and drug violence, homelessness, and parental incarceration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marquez |first=R. J. |date=2020-06-26 |title=Spurs' Dejounte Murray opens up about tough upbringing, being labeled a 'gang member' during NBA draft |url=https://www.ksat.com/sports/2020/06/26/spurs-dejounte-murray-opens-up-about-tough-upbringing-being-labeled-a-gang-member-during-nba-draft/ |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=KSAT |language=en}}</ref> Prior to high school, Murray spent time in juvenile detention.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marquez |first=R. J. |date=2020-06-26 |title=Spurs' Dejounte Murray opens up about tough upbringing, being labeled a 'gang member' during NBA draft |url=https://www.ksat.com/sports/2020/06/26/spurs-dejounte-murray-opens-up-about-tough-upbringing-being-labeled-a-gang-member-during-nba-draft/ |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=KSAT |language=en}}</ref>
==High school career==
Murray attended [[Rainier Beach High School]] in [[Seattle|Seattle, Washington]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Allen|first=Percy|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/dejounte-murray-already-trying-to-help-lead-the-way-for-uw-mens-basketball/|title=Dejounte Murray already trying to help lead the way for UW men's basketball|work=SeattleTimes.com|date=July 14, 2015|access-date=April 22, 2016}}</ref> The school is a basketball powerhouse, having produced such NBA talents as [[Jamal Crawford]], [[Doug Christie]], [[Terrence Williams]], [[Nate Robinson]] and [[Kevin Porter Jr.]] Crawford encouraged Murray to take basketball seriously.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marquez |first=R. J. |date=2020-06-26 |title=Spurs' Dejounte Murray opens up about tough upbringing, being labeled a 'gang member' during NBA draft |url=https://www.ksat.com/sports/2020/06/26/spurs-dejounte-murray-opens-up-about-tough-upbringing-being-labeled-a-gang-member-during-nba-draft/ |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=KSAT |language=en}}</ref> Murray led the Vikings to three Class 3A state championships titles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/article/Changing-of-the-point-guards-How-Dejounte-Murray-12630493.php|title=Changing of The Point Guards: How Dejounte Murray Was Built to Succeed a Legend|date=21 February 2018|work=www.expressnews.com|access-date=22 August 2019}}</ref>
Among other honors that he received, Murray was named [[Washington Mr. Basketball]] by the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association as well as The Seattle Times State Player of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-school/seattle-times-boys-basketball-state-player-of-the-year-dejounte-murray/|title=Seattle Times' boys basketball state player of the year: Dejounte Murray|date=14 March 2015|work=The Seattle Times|access-date=22 August 2019}}</ref>
==College career==
As a freshman at the [[Washington Huskies men's basketball|University of Washington]] in 2015–16, Murray was named second-team [[List of All-Pac-12 Conference men's basketball teams|All-Pac-12]] and Pac-12 All-Freshman Team<ref>{{cite web|url=
On March 23, 2016, Murray declared for the [[NBA draft]], forgoing his final three years of college eligibility.<ref>{{cite web|url=
==Professional career==
===San Antonio Spurs (2016–2022)===
On June 23, 2016, Murray was selected by the [[San Antonio Spurs]] with the 29th overall pick in the [[2016 NBA draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/spurs/spurs-select-dejounte-murray-first-round-2016-nba-draft/|title=Spurs Select Dejounte Murray in First Round of 2016 NBA Draft|work=NBA.com|date=June 23, 2016|access-date=June 23, 2016}}</ref> He joined the Spurs for the [[2016 NBA Summer League]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/spurs/spurs-announce-2016-utah-summer-league-roster/|title=Spurs Announce 2016 Utah Summer League Roster|work=NBA.com|date=July 1, 2016|access-date=January 3, 2017}}</ref> and on July 14, he signed his rookie scale contract with the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/spurs/san-antonio-signs-first-round-pick-dejounte-murray|title=San Antonio Signs First Round Draft Pick Dejounte Murray|work=NBA.com|date=July 14, 2016|access-date=July 14, 2016}}</ref> On October 29, 2016, in the Spurs' third game of the 2016–17 season, Murray made his NBA debut. In just under nine minutes off the bench, he recorded two rebounds and one assist in a 98–79 win over the [[New Orleans Pelicans]].<ref name=br>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/murrade01/gamelog/2017/|title=Dejounte Murray 2016-17 Game Log|work=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=December 28, 2016}}</ref> On January 12, 2017, he scored a season-high 10 points in a 134–94 win over the [[Los Angeles Lakers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=
On May 5, 2017, with [[Tony Parker]] ruled out for the rest of the playoffs with a leg injury, the Spurs opted to start Murray at point guard in Game 3 of their second-round series against the [[Houston Rockets]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Feigen|first=Jonathan|url=http://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/Spurs-Dejounte-Murray-starts-in-place-of-Tony-11125586.php|title=Spurs' Dejounte Murray starts in place of Tony Parker|work=Chron.com|date=May 5, 2017|access-date=May 6, 2017}}</ref> He scored two points in 15 minutes, as the Spurs took a 2–1 lead in the series with a 103–92 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=
In the Spurs' season opener on October 18, 2017, Murray had 16 points, five rebounds, and two assists while starting in place of Parker in a 107–99 win over the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]].<ref>{{cite web|url=
On October 7, 2018, Murray suffered a torn right [[anterior cruciate ligament injury]] in a preseason game against the Rockets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/spurs/news/spurs-injury-update-10/8/18|title=Spurs Injury Update – 10/8/18|work=NBA.com|date=October 8, 2018|access-date=October 8, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/article/2018/10/08/spurs-dejounte-murray-torn-acl|title=San Antonio Spurs' Dejounte Murray diagnosed with torn right ACL|date=October 8, 2018|work=NBA.com|access-date=October 8, 2018}}</ref> He subsequently missed the entire [[2018–19 San Antonio Spurs season|2018–19 season]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Mathur|first=Ashish|url=https://clutchpoints.com/spurs-news-lakers-star-lebron-james-told-dejounte-murray-to-stay-confident-and-be-patient-during-acl-rehab/|title=Lakers star LeBron James told Spurs guard Dejounte Murray to 'stay confident and be patient' during ACL rehab|date=June 22, 2019|work=clutchpoints.com|access-date=June 23, 2019}}</ref>
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On February 7, 2022, Murray was named to his first [[NBA All Star|NBA All-Star]] team as an injury replacement for [[Draymond Green]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Dejounte Murray Selected to 2022 NBA All-Star Game|url=https://www.nba.com/spurs/dejounte-murray-selected-2022-nba-all-star-game|access-date=February 8, 2022|website=NBA.com}}</ref> On February 13, in a 124–114 win over the Pelicans, Murray became the first player in NBA history to record at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and no more than one turnover in consecutive games since individual turnovers were first tracked in 1977–78.<ref>{{cite news|last=Orsborn|first=Tom|date=February 13, 2022|url=https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/San-Antonio-Spurs-eyeing-playoff-push-after-16915184.php|title=San Antonio Spurs eyeing playoff push after back-to-back wins|work=San Antonio Express-News|access-date=February 21, 2022}}</ref> He finished second, behind [[Ja Morant]], in voting for the [[NBA Most Improved Player Award|Most Improved Player]] award.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ja Morant Topped Darius Garland And Dejounte Murray To Win The NBA's Most Improved Player Award |url=https://uproxx.com/dimemag/ja-morant-nba-most-improved-player-2021-22-award-memphis-grizzlies-voting/ |access-date=April 25, 2022 |website=Uproxx|date=April 25, 2022 }}</ref>
===Atlanta Hawks (
On June 30, 2022, Murray was traded, alongside [[Jock Landale]], to the [[Atlanta Hawks]] in exchange for [[Danilo Gallinari]] and multiple future first-round picks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Completes Trade with San Antonio Spurs; Acquires Dejounte Murray and Jock Landale in Exchange for Danilo Gallinari and Future First Round Draft Picks |url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-acquire-all-star-guard-dejounte-murray |access-date=June 30, 2022 |website=NBA.com}}</ref> On October 19, Murray made his Hawks debut, putting up 20 points, 11 assists, five rebounds, and five steals in a 117–107 win over the [[Houston Rockets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-dejounte-murray-drops-epic-atlanta-debut-not-seen-in-nearly-30-years/|title=Dejounte Murray drops epic Atlanta debut not seen in nearly 30 years|website=ClutchPoints|last=Yapkowitz|first=David|date=October 19, 2022|access-date=October 19, 2022}}</ref> On November 2, Murray recorded a then-career-high 36 points,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=James L. |date=2022-11-04 |title=Dejounte Murray Looks Like The Running Mate Trae Young Needed |url=https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/dejounte-murray-looks-like-the-running-mate-trae-young-needed/ |access-date=2022-11-06 |website=FiveThirtyEight }}</ref> along with 4 rebounds, 9 assists, and 6 steals in a 112–99 win against the [[New York Knicks]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-02 |title=Murray has career-high 36, Hawks rally past Knicks, 112–99 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401468265 |access-date=2022-11-06 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> On November 5, Murray recorded his first career [[triple-double]] with the Hawks, putting up 22 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, and 3 steals in a 124–121 overtime win against the [[New Orleans Pelicans]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-05 |title=Murray, Young lead Hawks past Pelicans 124–121 in OT |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401468289 |access-date=2022-11-06 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> On November 25, Murray recorded a then career-high 39 points on eight three-pointers made in a 122–128 loss against the Houston Rockets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/game/atl-vs-hou-0022200278|title=Green Has 30 Points, Rockets Rally To Beat Hawks 128-122|website=NBA.com|last=Rieken|first=Kristie|date=November 26, 2022|access-date=November 26, 2022}}</ref>
On January 20, 2023, Murray led the Hawks to a 129–124 win over the [[New York Knicks]] with 29 points and a season-high 12 assists.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nba/game/new-york-knicks-vs-atlanta-hawks-january-20-2023|title=Murray's 29 help Hawks finish strong, beat Knicks 139-124|website=SI.com|date=January 20, 2023|access-date=March 4, 2023}}</ref> On January 30, Murray scored a then career-high 40 points, along with eight rebounds, seven assists, two steals and zero turnovers in a 125–129 loss against the [[Portland Trail Blazers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/game/atl-vs-por-0022200763|title=Lillard Outduels Murray 42-40 As Blazers Triumph|website=NBA.com|date=January 30, 2023|access-date=January 31, 2023}}</ref> On March 3, Murray scored a then career-high 41 points on 17-of-22 shooting, 5-of-5 from three, 2-of-2 from the free throw line in a 129–111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/game/por-vs-atl-0022200947 |title=Hawks Ride Murray's Career-High 41 Past Blazers |website=NBA.com |date=March 3, 2023|access-date=March 4, 2023}}</ref> In Game 3 of the Hawks' first round playoff series against the [[Boston Celtics]], Murray put up 25 points, six rebounds, five assists, and one steal in a 130–122 win. He joined [[Trae Young]] as the first pair of Hawks teammates to each put up at least 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a playoff game since [[Lenny Wilkens]] and [[Bill Bridges (basketball)|Bill Bridges]] in 1966.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-trae-young-dejounte-murray-set-playoff-record-win-vs-celtics|title=Trae Young, Dejounte Murray reach Hawks playoff feat not seen in 57 years after huge Game 3 win vs Celtics|website=ClutchPoints|last=Songco|first=Paolo|date=April 21, 2023|access-date=April 21, 2023}}</ref>
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On January 17, 2024, Murray put up 26 points, five assists, five rebounds, and a buzzer-beating, game-winning shot in a 106–104 win over the Orlando Magic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-dejounte-murrays-epic-game-winner-vs-magic-sparks-wild-trade-talk|title=Hawks: Dejounte Murray's epic game-winner vs. Magic sparks wild trade talk|website=ClutchPoints|last=Smith|first=Christopher|date=January 17, 2024|access-date=January 17, 2024}}</ref> On January 19, in the Hawks’ next game, Murray had 22 points, 11 assists, as well as another game-winning shot in a 109–108 win over the [[Miami Heat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-dejounte-murray-snatches-heats-soul-with-epic-game-winner-amid-trade-rumors|title=Hawks' Dejounte Murray snatches Heat's soul with game-winner amid trade rumors|website=ClutchPoints|last=Pagaduan|first=Jedd|date=January 19, 2024|access-date=January 19, 2024}}</ref> On March 28, Murray scored a career-high 44 points alongside a game-winning mid-range jumpshot in a 123–122 overtime win over the Boston Celtics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-dejounte-murray-sends-fans-into-pandemonium-with-game-winner-vs-celtics|title=Hawks star Dejounte Murray sends fans into pandemonium with game-winner vs Celtics|website=ClutchPoints|last=Barnes|first=Randall|date=March 28, 2024|access-date=March 28, 2024}}</ref>
===New Orleans Pelicans (2024–present)===
On July 6, 2024, Murray was traded to the [[New Orleans Pelicans]] in exchange for [[Dyson Daniels]], [[E.J. Liddell]], [[Larry Nance Jr.]], [[Cody Zeller]] (via sign-and-trade), and two future first round draft picks.<ref>{{cite web|title= Pelicans acquire Dejounte Murray|url=https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/dejounte-murray-guard-new-orleans-pelicans-trade-atlanta-hawks-2024-nba-free-agency|website=NBA.com|date=July 6, 2024|access-date=July 6, 2024}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
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==Personal life==
Murray has two daughters: Riley (born in 2019)<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Antonio Spurs rising star Dejounte Murray enjoying fatherhood to the fullest |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/dejounte-murray-san-antonio-spurs-fatherhood-melissa-rohlin |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> and Icelynn (born in 2023).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andriyashchuk |first=Yuriy |date=2023-04-11 |title=Jania Meshell welcomes child with Dejounte Murray |url=https://hip-hopvibe.com/news/jania-meshell-and-dejounte-murray-welcome-their-first-child-together-photos/ |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=Hip Hop Vibe |language=en-US}}</ref>
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