June 29, 2017

Dejounte Murray
PG/SG, 6’5, 170lbs, 20 years old, 1 year of experience

Grew throughout the year to the point that he was a key performer come playoff time. The what’s-the-worst-that-can-happen style that Murray played in, best evident in his pressuring defence and aggressive if wild forays into the paint, made for a welcome change of pace at the point guard spot that did not otherwise do much defending. Murray was neither trusted with, nor ready for, the half-court management part of the position, and his lack of outside shot is an obvious flaw in his skill set currently. Yet with his great size, length, athleticism, ability to disrupt and willingness to change the pace, Murray showed some signs in his rookie year.

Player Plan: Three years of rookie scale salary remaining. Keep and see what he can win.

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