Dejounte Murray faced a challenge but also an opportunity entering the 2021/22 season. DeMar DeRozan and the rest of the veterans were gone. The Spurs were about to become his team, and how he fared in an expanded role would determine the trajectory of his career.
Needless to say, he was ready for the increased responsibility, as his All-Star nod shows. Murray improved in almost every aspect of his game while still seemingly having untapped potential. His rise was so impressive that it might make the front office reevaluate the timeline, which is good but also scary.
Traits, expected role and stats
Dejounte Murray is a 6’4” point guard who entered his sixth year in the league at age 25.