Murray was projected as a lottery pick by some NBA scouts, and a top 20 pick by most. With the first-round drawing to an end, the projected lottery pick was now seeing himself not being selected at all.
Nineteen draft prospects convened in the NBA’s “green room,” waiting to hear commissioner Adam Silver call their name. Murray waited nearly 31/2 hours before his was called.
Then at the No. 29 pick of the draft the Spurs decided to select Murray based on his size and athleticism at the guard position-a position in need for San Antonio. He’s a combo guard, possessing the ability to play either position, yet also comes with some worrisome flaws.