The league has named Dejounte Murray as an injury replacement for Draymond Green at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, making this the first All-Star appearance of his career. With this well-deserved selection, the San Antonio Spurs have their first All-Star since LaMarcus Aldridge received a nod into the annual midseason exhibition in 2019.
Murray has bloomed into one of the best young point guards in the league during his sixth season with the Spurs, earning high praise from opposing players and head coaches. Though the team has slid in the standings, the gangly floor general has flourished, averaging 19.