Current Spur: Dejounte Murray

[Chinook]

http://www.nbadraft.net/files/players/DejounteMurray.gif

Height: 6-5
Weight: 170 lbs
Date of Birth: 09/19/1996
School: Washington

DraftExpress (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Dejounte-Murray-7309/)
NBADraft.net (http://www.nbadraft.net/players/dejounte-murray)

[Russ]

First in.

This is the guy -- Spurs need to try everything to get him.

[Taking it to the Hole]

I like his ball handling skills and scoring mentality but what concerns me is his lack of size on defense. He would get bullied by bigger guards and although he has the tools physically to be a good defender, he doesn't show it consistently. I also don't like that he doesn't have a pull up jumper he can resort to when on the break. He is going to force himself into a lot of blocked shots and turnovers. That is not going to make Pop happy.

[Ditty]

His ability to get to the paint, and craftiness to finish around the basket when he isn't forcing things is pretty damn good for his age. He has the tools to be a good defender, but looked super lazy on some of those defensive plays. Should of stayed in school for another year, or two until he's ready. If Spurs pick him I won't be upset, it would be nice to have an off guard since Neal/2014 Manu that can at least get in the paint at some point in the near future. I like Bembry all around better, and is more ready even if he's a little older. A team that doesn't have to give him much guaranteed money at all early in the 2nd round might benefit the team taking him then.

[SAGirl]

He might get picked higher than our spot. He's a risky high upside pick but young enough to expect improvements. We need a slasher/ball handler and this guy has that game.

He would be a project but has an aggressive scoring mentality and depending on what the Spurs prioritize in FA, and what they want from the draft he's a guy you can't pass up on if he falls to you. I am reminded how poor Anderson looked defensively in college at times. You just give the youngster a chance. If he doesn't improve he's gone, but if he improves you have yourself a nice player.

[Drom John]

Draft Utopia: Draft With Us
2016 NBA Mock Draft: 2 Rounds
Chris Ransom Last Updated: May 18, 2016


29. San Antonio Spurs

Most of the players are reaches at this point. Dejounte Murray has the versatility to play both point guard and shooting guard. Murray weights 6-5 170 lbs though and would go to San Antonio as a point guard to succeed Tony Parker here.

Dejounte Murray had 16.1 points per game, 6 rebounds per game, and 4.4 assists per game. Murray also posts a .412 field goal percentage, a .298 three point percentage, and a .658 free throw percentage.

[Drom John]

SBNation Brew Hoop: Post-NBA lottery mock drafts show Ben Simmons edging Brandon Ingram
By Frank Madden  @brewhoop on May 18, 2016, 2:16p by Frank Maddon

Has a chart (http://www.brewhoop.com/2016/5/18/11702262/nba-lottery-mock-drafts-consensus-ben-simmons-brandon-ingram):


All told, 43 different players were mocked as first rounders by at least one of those sites, with Ben Simmons edging out Brandon Ingram (*barely*) by a mark of 5-4 to capture the consensus top spot. Note that because only DraftExpress currently has a full 60-player mock, players left out of a 30-pick mock were simply assigned a draft spot of 45 for averaging purposes (that's also why the median value for each of the final 10 guys is 45).

Dejounte Murray is the 29th "consensus" pick.

[Captivus]

SBNation Brew Hoop: Post-NBA lottery mock drafts show Ben Simmons edging Brandon Ingram
By Frank Madden  @brewhoop on May 18, 2016, 2:16p by Frank Maddon

Has a chart (http://www.brewhoop.com/2016/5/18/11702262/nba-lottery-mock-drafts-consensus-ben-simmons-brandon-ingram):



Dejounte Murray is the 29th "consensus" pick.

Nice chart...let me put it here...

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[raybies]

I'm starting to become interested in this kid. He definitely has potential.

[Drom John]

NBA.com: Mock Draft 1.0: Sixers could boost offense with Ingram
Lakers would be happy to keep LSU's Simmons in purple and gold
POSTED: May 27, 2016 3:53 PM ET
BY Scott Howard-Cooper
NBA.com


29. San Antonio Spurs

Dejounte Murray | Washington | PG-SG | 6-5 |170

He excels in transition, whether pushing the ball himself or running the wing and staying in attack mode. That is comes through at 170 pounds is especially appealing to front offices that expect him to fill out and get stronger. Poor shooting is the problem. Murray made just 41.6 percent of his attempts overall and 28.8 percent of his 3s.

[DesignatedT]

I'm liking this kid. He's got a unique skill set that not many have in this years draft though so I think he will go higher than 29. He's only 170 pounds but will fill out. I think his type of style fits nicely next to Kawhi. Leaning toward this guy.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUW7M6Xmtrg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmRj5rb6nlI

[Drom John]

Bleacher Report: NBA Draft 2016: 1st-Round Mock Draft and Names to Watch on Stock Market
By Chris Roling , Featured Columnist Jun 17, 2016

29. San Antonio Spurs PG Dejounte Murray, Washington

[SAGirl]

Questionable shot selection was at fault for his inefficiency. He still has a lot to work on, but is a worthy project as he's so young and definitely has crazy ball handling and aggressiveness. I don't think the Spurs swing for him though.

[MR-Clutch]

This kid is raw. I think the spurs are still in win now mode even if Duncan and Manu Retire. We need immediate contributors. I like Kay Felder as a better value pick at the PG position in the second round.

[Drom John]

USA Today: Ben Simmons still holding at top of mock draft
Derek Bodner, Special for USA TODAY Sports 11:56 a.m. EDT June 20, 2016

29.
Murray continues to rise up draft boards because of his excellent combination of size and athleticism. He’s still figuring out how to play the game, but he could be a decent long-term gamble.

[TheCerebral1]

His video looks right. I'm good with him at #29, unless we're moving up as well for a more elite talent.

[duncan2150]

Imo he'll not be there at 29

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojVerticalNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA) The San Antonio Spurs will select Dejounte Murray with the No. 29 pick in the NBA Draft, league source tells @TheVertical (https://twitter.com/TheVertical/).

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojVerticalNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA) Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley texted me: "Dejounte Murray has All-Star potential."

[benefactor]

Solid value tbh

[Chinook]

Updated.

[ace3g]

Time to recruit Jamal Crawford

Synergy Sports Tech synergySST
(https://twitter.com/SynergySST) Dejounte Murray led all prospects in points off of floaters on 45% FG%. You can see Jamal Crawford's influence in his creativity offensively

[benefactor]

Time to recruit Jamal Crawford

Synergy Sports Tech synergySST
(https://twitter.com/SynergySST) Dejounte Murray led all prospects in points off of floaters on 45% FG%. You can see Jamal Crawford's influence in his creativity offensively



No...Crawford is awful

[benefactor]

Time to recruit Jamal Crawford

Synergy Sports Tech synergySST
(https://twitter.com/SynergySST) Dejounte Murray led all prospects in points off of floaters on 45% FG%. You can see Jamal Crawford's influence in his creativity offensively



No...Crawford is awful

[Chinook]

Had to repeat it for emphasis.

[Chinook]

I am not sure where he's going to fit long-term, but he seems like a really good pick at 29. He was my second choice there, but that's fine. Very glad that he will be there in the summer league to work on PnRs with Milutinov and kickouts to Bertans. Hope the team finds a way to pick up another draft pick, but if Hanga, LJC, Cady and Ndyoe all join the squad, it should be a lot of fun regardless.

[SAGirl]

Wow, I had this pick very early. He was one of the first guys that caught my attention, but he was all over in the mock drafts. He then started rising, and I looked at other guards I liked. I am obviously happy with the pick.

[SAGirl]

I am not sure where he's going to fit long-term, but he seems like a really good pick at 29. He was my second choice there, but that's fine. Very glad that he will be there in the summer league to work on PnRs with Milutinov and kickouts to Bertans. Hope the team finds a way to pick up another draft pick, but if Hanga, LJC, Cady and Ndyoe all join the squad, it should be a lot of fun regardless.
Definitely. He will be fun to watch. I suspect he will get on Pop's doghouse often with a bit of wild play, but he has a lot more upside than Simmons for example and is a solution long term, IMO.
Why do you not see him fitting him long term I have to wonder.

[Chinook]

Definitely. He will be fun to watch. I suspect he will get on Pop's doghouse often with a bit of wild play, but he has a lot more upside than Simmons for example and is a solution long term, IMO.
Why do you not see him fitting him long term I have to wonder.

I don't know if he and Anderson will fit together on the bench, and if he can't shoot, then he and Kawhi may not fit together, either. He has a needed skill-set for sure. But I'd like him to be more than a one-on-one player. This was a pick hoping for a starter. This isn't just looking for some cheap play like with Joseph.

[DesignatedT]

Love it. Kid has star potential. Body needs to fill out and he needs to get stronger and that will come with time.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI4AuvVWhBE

[CGD]

I wonder if long term he's a 2 as opposed to 1.

[dbestpro]

Would be great if he would go to Europe and play for at least one year.

[SAGirl]

^^^ It won't happen. Even as raw as he is, local NCAA kids that are drafted in the first round don't typically agree to get stashed. They have a right to a guaranteed 2 year contract. Specially guys like this, who just fell to the Spurs and there was no prior agreement to the draft or a draft promise.

[palangi]

Would be great if he would go to Europe and play for at least one year.
Why? Develop him the NBDL. Keep him close. Hell he can get called up every once in a while to the big club to practice and get a few minutes a game. Sending him to Europe is not a very good idea.

[Chinook]

Would be great if he would go to Europe and play for at least one year.

That wouldn't be great at all.

[Emperor]

Would be great if he would go to Europe and play for at least one year.

Enough with the draft n stash. This kid needs on-court NBA experience.

[elemento]

Funny reading the opinions about this kid on other boards.

A lot of guys say that he should have stayed at least 1 more season in college, but at the same time they acknowledge that he has a really high upside (boom or bust prospect) and he probably landed in the best possible place for him.

Even though he was not my favorite target, I like this pick a lot. I was kind of tired (and bored tbh) about those "role player ceiling" stashed picks. Even if the kid doesn't pan out, he's worth the shot with that late pick.

[spursince#99]

Would be great if he would go to Europe and play for at least one year.

What the fuck are you talking about?

[DPG21920]

Funny reading the opinions about this kid on other boards.

A lot of guys say that he should have stayed at least 1 more season in college, but at the same time they acknowledge that he has a really high upside (boom or bust prospect) and he probably landed in the best possible place for him.

Even though he was not my favorite target, I like this pick a lot. I was kind of tired (and bored tbh) about those "role player ceiling" stashed picks. Even if the kid doesn't pan out, he's worth the shot with that late pick.

Very well put and I agree. Nothing is guaranteed in the draft especially with the 29th pick. The fact they went mega young at a position of need and it looks like the player is hanging around to develop is awesome.

[sasaint]

^^^ It won't happen. Even as raw as he is, local NCAA kids that are drafted in the first round don't typically agree to get stashed. They have a right to a guaranteed 2 year contract. Specially guys like this, who just fell to the Spurs and there was no prior agreement to the draft or a draft promise.

Does anybody have an idea how much contact we had with Dijon prior to the draft? As he was expected to be drafted much higher than our pick, I am guessing that we had much less contact with him than some other prospects. Bet he was pretty surprised not only that he fell so far but also that he fell to the Spurs. Seems like a perfect situation for him. I am not so sure it is perfect for the Spurs, but as a fan I am hopeful.

[Mr. Body]

Does anybody have an idea how much contact we had with Dijon prior to the draft? As he was expected to be drafted much higher than our pick, I am guessing that we had much less contact with him than some other prospects. Bet he was pretty surprised not only that he fell so far but also that he fell to the Spurs. Seems like a perfect situation for him. I am not so sure it is perfect for the Spurs, but as a fan I am hopeful.

The team interviewed him. In fact, I believe they were the first team to do so (by coincidence).

[DPG21920]

Does anybody have an idea how much contact we had with Dijon prior to the draft? As he was expected to be drafted much higher than our pick, I am guessing that we had much less contact with him than some other prospects. Bet he was pretty surprised not only that he fell so far but also that he fell to the Spurs. Seems like a perfect situation for him. I am not so sure it is perfect for the Spurs, but as a fan I am hopeful.

Based on RC's comments, SA did not work him out, but scouts had seen him play all year and RC flew to CLE to interview him in his agent's office.

[SAGirl]

Does anybody have an idea how much contact we had with Dijon prior to the draft? As he was expected to be drafted much higher than our pick, I am guessing that we had much less contact with him than some other prospects. Bet he was pretty surprised not only that he fell so far but also that he fell to the Spurs. Seems like a perfect situation for him. I am not so sure it is perfect for the Spurs, but as a fan I am hopeful.
RC said Dejounte did not attend a workout with the team (neither did Kawhi or Kyle for that matter, they were all expected to be out of range from Spurs). RC elaborated that by now they have gotten used to not getting access or workouts with players like this who are expected to be taken higher. I remember the only access they had to Kyle prior to the draft was an interview he had with the team staff at the draft combine. With Dejounte, RC said the only access they had to him was a visit at his agent's office in Cleveland bc his agency restricted access to him. (I inferred from that they had to fly to Cleveland to meet him in person bc he wasn't available at the draft combine even for interviews like other prospects.)