History of Dejounte Murray in Timeline
Dejounte Murray is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks. He played college basketball for the Washington Huskies, earning accolades in his freshman year. Drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in 2016, he became an NBA All-Star and led the league in steals in 2022. He also holds the Spurs' franchise record for career triple-doubles.
1966: Lenny Wilkens and Bill Bridges Become First Hawks Teammates to Achieve Playoff Milestone
Lenny Wilkens and Bill Bridges were the first pair of Hawks teammates to each put up at least 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in a playoff game in 1966.
1977: NBA Begins Tracking Individual Turnovers
The NBA began tracking individual turnovers in 1977.
September 19, 1996: Dejounte Murray is Born
Dejounte Murray was born on September 19, 1996.
2003: Steve Kerr Makes 4 3-Pointers in a Half Without a Miss
In 2003, Steve Kerr made 4 3-point shots in a half without missing.
2014: Patty Mills Makes 4 3-Pointers in a Half Without a Miss
In 2014, Patty Mills made 4 3-point shots in the playoffs without missing.
2015: Murray Earns Second-Team All-Pac-12 Honors
Dejounte Murray was named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team and earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2015.
2015: Murray Excels as Freshman at University of Washington
In 2015, Dejounte Murray played for the University of Washington, where he averaged 16.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.8 steals in 33.5 minutes per game.
March 23, 2016: Murray Declares for NBA Draft
On March 23, 2016, Dejounte Murray declared for the NBA Draft.
June 23, 2016: Murray Drafted by San Antonio Spurs
Dejounte Murray was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs with the 29th overall pick on June 23, 2016.
October 29, 2016: Murray Makes NBA Debut
Dejounte Murray made his NBA debut on October 29, 2016.
2016: Murray Selected in NBA Draft by San Antonio Spurs
Dejounte Murray was selected with the 29th overall pick in the first round of the NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs in 2016.
January 12, 2017: Murray Scores Season High 10 Points
On January 12, 2017, Dejounte Murray scored a season-high 10 points.
May 5, 2017: Murray Starts for Spurs in Game 3 of Second-Round Playoffs
On May 5, 2017, Dejounte Murray started in place of Tony Parker, who was injured.
October 18, 2017: Murray Scores 16 Points in Season Opener
On October 18, 2017, the Spurs played the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Dejounte Murray scored 16 points.
December 9, 2017: Murray Ties Career High with 14 Rebounds
Dejounte Murray tied his career high with 14 rebounds on December 9, 2017.
February 3, 2018: Murray Becomes First Spurs Player Since Kawhi Leonard to Achieve Milestone
Dejounte Murray achieved 500 points and 300 rebounds within his first 100 games with the Spurs on February 3, 2018.
March 19, 2018: Murray Sets Franchise Record for Rebounds in a Single Season by a Point Guard
On March 19, 2018, Dejounte Murray set the franchise record for most rebounds in a single season by a point guard.
October 7, 2018: Murray Suffers Season-Ending Injury
On October 7, 2018, Dejounte Murray suffered a torn ACL.
October 2019: Murray Signs $64 Million Contract Extension with Spurs
In October 2019, Dejounte Murray signed a $64 million contract extension with the Spurs.
2019: Murray's First Daughter, Riley, is Born
Dejounte Murray's first daugther, Riley, was born in 2019.
December 26, 2020: Murray Records First Career Triple-Double
On December 26, 2020, Dejounte Murray recorded his first career triple-double.
February 8, 2021: Murray Records Career-High Eight Steals
On February 8, 2021, Dejounte Murray recorded a career-high 8 steals.
February 7, 2022: Murray Named to First NBA All-Star Team
On February 7, 2022, Dejounte Murray was named to his first NBA All-Star Team.
June 30, 2022: Murray Traded to Atlanta Hawks
Dejounte Murray was traded to the Atlanta Hawks on June 30, 2022.
2022: Murray Makes First NBA All-Star Game Appearance
Dejounte Murray was named to his first NBA All-Star game in 2022.
January 20, 2023: Murray Leads Hawks to Victory with 29 Points and Season-High 12 Assists
Dejounte Murray had a season-high 12 assists on January 20, 2023.
October 30, 2023: Murray Ties Career-High 41 Points in Win Against Timberwolves
On October 30, 2023, Dejounte Murray tied his career-high score of 41 points.
2023: Murray's Second Daughter, Icelynn, is Born
Dejounte Murray's second daughter, Icelynn, was born in 2023.
January 17, 2024: Murray Hits Game-Winning Shot Against Magic
Dejounte Murray made a game-winning buzzer-beater shot on January 17, 2024.
2024: Victor Wembanyama Becomes Youngest Player in NBA History to be Named All-Defense
Victor Wembanyama became the youngest player in NBA history to be named to an All-Defensive Team in 2024.