During the entire course of the outdoor season of New Orleans Pelicans, Dejounde Murray was someone who seemed to forget the media and fans. With the Joe Dumars Blockbuster movements of trade for both Derik Queen and Jordan Poole, it makes sense why an injured Murray was not an important talk point this summer.
After a recent message from Murray on Snapchat, however, fans will have a ton to talk about. Murray took a picture of himself in the post on a bowl By reading 194.1 pounds. Assuming this scale was accurate, this means that Murray added 14 pounds to his mentioned 180 pound frame. For the average person, winning 14 pounds can be a reason to reconsider their diet or go to a doctor, but for Murray it can be exactly what he needs to extend his career.
During his 8 years of NBA experience, Murray has always been someone who flourished on driving to the basket. That said, a constant theme is battered and bruised during his career when he goes to the basket because of his thin frame. Now, with some added size to his frame, this should not be a problem.
This could completely change his process in the future
Murray and the Pelicans will benefit the added weight in so many ways, starting to the defensive end. He has always had elite defensive instincts and has been someone who steals and can make sales by using active hands in the passing lanes. With an added size, Murray is less likely to be pushed off his place and can use his defensive talents more effectively.
As I said before, he has always excited in scoring on the outskirts, but in the last 2 years Murray has been in the 36th percentile at Rim Finishing and 25th Percentile last season. This bad conversion rate on the edge is mainly because of its thin framework; Although he is a larger guard on 6’5 “, he has always had a thin frame. Another 14 pounds will only shoot his finish speed on the edge and can help him up to 5 points per match at his average.
Murray was already a Point Guard at the franchise level and former All-Star, and now with a much-needed added size, he will only extend his career. Being bigger next season will only make him stronger and help him prevent future injuries. New Orleans already had a great Point Guard in Dejounde Murray, and now he is going to bring his game to a new level with his nearly 200 pound frame.
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