Last Updated on February 23, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is detailed information about Trey Murphy III:
- Full Name: Kenneth Victor Murphy III
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born June 18, 2000
- Hometown: Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Height: 6’9″ (2.06 m)
- Weight: 206 lbs (93 kg)
- Wingspan: 7’0″ (2.13 m)
- Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
- Number: #25
- Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
- High School: Cary Academy (Cary, North Carolina)
- College:
- Rice University (2018–2020)
- University of Virginia (2020–2021)
- NBA Draft: 2021, 1st round, 17th overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies (later traded to the New Orleans Pelicans)
- Teams Played For:
- New Orleans Pelicans (2021–present)
- Championship Rings: None (as of 2024)
- Kids: None
- Siblings: Details about siblings are not widely publicized.
Trey Murphy III is on fire and the hottest player in the league right now. He’s been unstoppable since missing the start of the season with an injury. If he didn’t miss any games, he’d be a top 3 player today. He’s trending toward a top-10 finish if he can stay healthy. No player has played as consistently this year as Trey Murphy III. He’s one of the best outside shooters in the NBA. He’s also one of the best dunkers in the league after having starred in the 2023-24 NBA Slam Dunk contest. He’s not the same player as Anthony Edwards, but his overall value can be similar. 2/10/2024
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Trey Murphy III has broken out during the 2024-25 NBA season and is now a star. I would have him as the number 1 or 2 option on a contending team. Whether the Pelicans can sort out their problems and be a contender is another story. There is a lot of talent on the roster today, yet they remain toward the bottom of the standings in the West. The problems may go deeper than just the players. That said, given Zion Williamson’s potential and Trey Murphy now a viable number 2, I think the Pelicans can surprise people heading into next season. 1/20/2025