Murray is really proving me wrong the last 4 games. And Sean Elliot also pointed that DJ has done a good job building his legs stronger as shown him taking the 3 more efficiently. With 2 years removed from surgery, he’s only just gonna get stronger, and get better finishing in the rim. The game also seems to get slower to him, making better decisions, avoiding costly mistakes.
This was an important year for Dejounte in his recovery from the ACL. He is done a find job leading this team and playing high iq basketball so far. Hopefully him and White make each other even better when they are on the floor. Can't wait to see the Murray, White, Demar, Keldon, LMA/Poetl line ups.
The biggest improvement I've seen so far in Murray is his ability to finish at the rim and his jumper looks as smooth as ever. He has the mentality to become a star but he's not a finished product so a little patience is needed. Nevertheless, Pop is very high on him and we just need to trust the process. One more thing I've noticed as well this year is that his on ball defense is considerably better and he's more physical with the added strength.
Once we get some non one dimensional bigs on this team his offense will be even better
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Murray is becoming more and more a stud. His jumpshots were money, smooth
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Sooo many people gave up on this guy. It's time to eat some crow.
He's starting to do that jump off the wrong foot layup that Tony used to do. Didn't he work out with the him in the off season?
That was Lonnie.
Him actually finishing after breaking down a defense is pretty damn huge for the ceiling of the team tbh. his rebounding has been a big help as well with the smaller lineups. Good for him tbh, hopefully he keeps it up.
You included.
Here to give praise where it is due!
If you ever hear me super critical, know that I'm like that with every player and I love to be wrong when I'm thinking negatively. Hopefully tonight becomes Murray's consistent baseline. I hope he becomes great!
Especially since White is fragile lol
No doubt, even acknowledged this in another thread. But like I've said multiple times, you give a player a blank slate to see what they've improved upon. I had an open mind during pre-season and looked at him as if he was a new player on the roster. You gotta give these players chances, especially if they're under 30.
I see a bigger and longer version of Tony Parker in him.
I had said that he would be a very good 3&D plus slasher, but his playmaking is better than I expected. However I still believe he should not be the primary playmaker on the team.
I need to see him CONSISTENTLY produce like a competent player, he’s playing well now! Keep it up young fella and stop dribbling so high.
True. He a two guard by nature.
Player Season Age Tm Lg Pos G GS MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% 2P 2PA 2P% eFG% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS Tony Parker 2006-07 24 SAS NBA PG 77 77 32.5 7.4 14.2 0.52 0.2 0.5 0.395 7.2 13.7 0.525 0.527 3.6 4.5 0.783 0.4 2.8 3.2 5.5 1.1 0.1 2.5 1.8 18.6 Dejounte Murray 2020-21 24 SAS NBA PG 8 8 31.3 6.8 14.5 0.466 1 3.4 0.296 5.8 11.1 0.517 0.5 1.6 2.1 0.765 0.9 5.9 6.8 5.3 1.4 0 2.4 2.3 16.1
TP3 and DJ compared at age 24.
Keep in mind the different styles of basketball in their era.
Tony was an all-star with these numbers.
I think DJ has another gear to make these numbers look even better.
Props to Dejounte for another really nice game. He's really coming into his own as a player.
But still the only thing I see - raised value. I still think we'd be better off trading him, and staying on the tankwagon for one last season. The Spurs are truly looking like they're one major piece away - in part, due to DJ balling out, of course, but it'll also mean that the team won't tank and will try to roll with what they have, perhaps even re-signing DD and/or LMA just to "keep the ship steady". I don't think we have a championship core foundation as of yet - but a top lottery prospect added to this current core, now THAT'S a future contending team.
I'd field calls on Murray at the trade deadline if I were the Spurs. Of course, you don't trade him for peanuts, but a good package with a young prospect and a pick or two, yeah.... I still don't see DJ having elevated his game to "untochable" status. Might be an unpopular opinion after a big win, but alas.
Nice numbers by Murray, but I want to mention how insane it was (and still is) that Parker was shooting well above .500, much less in a defensive era.
Agree but you have to admit he looked pretty bad last year. This year he looks like a near new man.
id generally agree to sell high on him but with White out he is too valuable for a pg position for now. I see Lonnie having the ability to eventually play some pg but he too seems likely to have a yearly injury. Not sure if we can rely on Tre Jones yet. TBD.
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I have been pleasantly surprised with DJ. I still think he and Lonnie are the pieces id be most inclined to flip for a piece that evens out the rest of the roster.
Yo, let buddy play well for a full year or two Dejounte before going your victory lapThe kid is a good two guard with a inconsistent shot, above average defense/rebounding. Let’s see how it plays out......
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