Career Timeline of Dejounte Murray: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Dejounte Murray, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Dejounte Murray is a professional basketball player currently with the New Orleans Pelicans. He played college basketball for the Washington Huskies before being drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in 2016. Murray earned NBA All-Star honors in 2022 while playing for the Spurs, where he also led the league in steals and became the franchise leader in career triple-doubles. He has also played for the Atlanta Hawks before joining the Pelicans.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 23, 2016: Declared for NBA Draft

On March 23, 2016, Murray declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility.

June 23, 2016: Drafted by San Antonio Spurs

On June 23, 2016, Murray was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 29th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.

October 29, 2016: NBA Debut

On October 29, 2016, Murray made his NBA debut for the San Antonio Spurs against the New Orleans Pelicans, recording two rebounds and one assist.

2016: Drafted into NBA

In 2016, Dejounte Murray was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the NBA draft with the 29th overall pick.

January 12, 2017: Season High Points

On January 12, 2017, Dejounte Murray scored a season-high 10 points in a 134–94 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

May 5, 2017: Playoff Debut

On May 5, 2017, Murray started at point guard for the Spurs in Game 3 of their second-round series against the Houston Rockets, scoring two points in 15 minutes.

October 18, 2017: Season Opener Performance

On October 18, 2017, Murray had 16 points, five rebounds, and two assists in the Spurs' season opener win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

December 9, 2017: Tied Career-High Rebounds

On December 9, 2017, Dejounte Murray tied his career-high with 14 rebounds in a 104–101 win over the Phoenix Suns.

February 3, 2018: 500 Points and 300 Rebounds

On February 3, 2018, Murray became the first player since Kawhi Leonard with 500 points and 300 rebounds in his first 100 games with the Spurs, during a 120–111 loss to the Utah Jazz.

March 19, 2018: Franchise Record for Rebounds

On March 19, 2018, Murray set the franchise record for rebounds in a single season by a point guard with 385 rebounds, surpassing Johnny Moore's previous record.

October 2019: Contract Extension

In October 2019, the Spurs and Murray agreed to a $64 million, four-year contract, taking the contract to $70 million with incentives.

December 26, 2020: First Career Triple-Double

On December 26, 2020, Murray recorded his first career triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win against the Toronto Raptors.