Dejounte Murray

Every step the snakebitten New Orleans Pelicans took in 2024-25 might’ve arrived with bated breath, but solace could be found in knowing that once they hit the open floor, highlight reels and statistics vouch for few doing it better. Often among the reasons why, Dejounte Murray turns his tireless ambition into a great equalizer, creating a three-on-two transition edge with a painless two-point score just one extension of the arm away. Creative and charitable at once, Murray — having a change of thought upon seeing Bub Carrington’s contest in his peripheral — hangs a behind-the-head dime to a fellow bucket-getting teammate, curtaining the possession in style. Murray’s intuition in New Orleans’ early-offense attacks became a cheat code on January 5, 2025, as the Pelicans rode 17 fastbreak points to a double-digit win over the Washington Wizards. Matching on-court thrills with a just-as-telling box score, Murray collected triple-double No. 20 of his career, tallying 14 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists, and a 3-pointer.