Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Dejounte Murray:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Dejounte Dashaun Murray
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 19, 1996
  • Hometown: Seattle, Washington, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
  • Weight: 180 pounds (82 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
  • Shoe Brand: New Balance Two Wxy V5, New Balance Two Wxy V4, New Balance Two Wxy V3, New Balance Two Way, New Balance OMN1S, Nike PG 1
  • Number: #5 (with the Atlanta Hawks)
  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • High School:
    • Rainier Beach High School (Seattle, Washington)
  • College:
    • University of Washington (2015–2016)
  • NBA Draft:
    • Selected in the 1st round, 29th overall in the 2016 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs.
  • Teams Played For:
    • San Antonio Spurs (2016–2022)
    • Atlanta Hawks (2022–present)
  • Championship Rings: None as of now.
  • Kids:
    • He has one daughter, Riley Murray.
  • Siblings:
    • Information about his siblings is not widely available.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Dejounte Murray’s player archetype is that of a two-way combo guard, a long, slithery lead guard whose best stretches come when he can pressure the ball defensively and then balance shot creation with playmaking on the other end. Defensively, he has historically been most dangerous as a disruptive perimeter defender who uses length, anticipation, and quick hands to jump passing lanes, bother ball-handlers, and generate steals, while offensively he functions as an on-ball scorer and secondary initiator who thrives in the mid-range, attacks seams off the dribble, pushes in transition, and has grown into a more credible catch-and-shoot option. Physically, Murray stands out for his rangy frame, long arms, fluid athleticism, and glide-heavy movement style, and his overall play style blends defensive havoc, pace, improvisation, and smooth pull-up scoring more than brute-force power or pure half-court orchestration.

Sources:

NBADraft.net — Dejounte Murray
Sports Illustrated — How Dejounte Murray Found His Way
Peachtree Hoops — How the Hawks can dig themselves out the rut of average
Peachtree Hoops — Dejounte Murray closes out Heat for Hawks’ third straight win