Dejounte Murray is an American basketball player and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements. Dejounte Murray is now in the top 100 richest NBA players of all time.
Dejounte Murray is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Atlanta Hawks. Let’s know more about Murray’s life, career, net worth, etc.
Dejounte Murray Facts
| Birth Place | Seattle, Washington |
| Father’s Name | Not available |
| Mother’s Name | Not available |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| College | University of Washington (2015–2016) |
| Net Worth (2023) | $30 million |
| Salary | $29,000,000 |
| Age | 28 |
| Date of Birth | September 19, 1996 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 82 kgs (180 lbs) |
| Nationality | American |
| NBA Draft Year | 2016 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall |
| Playing Career | 2016–present |
| Position | Point guard |
| Teams | San Antonio Spurs (2016–2022) →Austin Spurs (2016–2017) Atlanta Hawks (2022 – 2024) New Orleans Pelicans (2024- present) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Jania Meshell, Jilly Anais (ex-girlfriend) |
| Children | Riley |
| Endorsements | New Balance, Lemon Perfect |
Dejounte Murray Career
Dejounte Dashaun Murray a.k.a Dejounte Murray was the Round 1, 29th overall draft pick by the San Antonio Spurs in 2016. Murray plays in the position of Point guard and he is also the 2015 Washington Mr. Basketball.
Murray played college basketball for the University of Washington from 2015 to 2016. In his college career, Murray averaged 16.1 points, 4.4 assists, 1.8 steals, and 6.0 rebounds per game. Notably, while playing in college, Murray was named second-team All-Pac-12 and Pac-12 All-Freshman Team.
Subsequently, on March 23, 2016, Murray declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility.
After playing college basketball, Murray was selected twenty-ninth overall in the 2016 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs.
On October 29, 2016, Murray made his NBA debut against the New Orleans Pelicans. On the other hand, during his rookie season, Murray also played with the Austin Spurs of the NBA Development League.
Notably, in his rookie NBA season, that is the 2016-17 season, Murray played 38 games, averaging 3.4 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.
In 2018, Murray suffered a major injury during the NBA preseason games and subsequently missed the entire 2018–19 season.
In 2022, he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks.
Dejounte Murray Achievements
- NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018)
- Second-team All-Pac-12 (2016)
- First-team Parade All-American (2015)
- Washington Mr. Basketball (2015)
Dejounte Murray Net Worth and Salary
According to sources, Murray has an estimated net worth of $30 million as of 2024. Most of his net worth is acquired from his salary and various endorsements.
According to Spotrac, Murray signed a 4 year / $64,000,000 contract with the San Antonio Spurs, including $64,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $16,000,000.
In 2021-22, Murray earned a base salary of $15,428,880, while carrying a cap hit of $15,428,880 and a dead cap value of $15,428,880.
In 2023, he will earn a base salary of $16,571,120 and an incentive bonus of $500,000, while carrying a cap hit of $16,571,120 and a dead cap value of $16,571,120.
Dejounte Murray’s contract has been renewed and he will earn a base salary of $28,559,551 for New Orleans Pelicans. The new deal is valued at $110,000,000 and Dejounte Murray will play for New Orleans Pelicans till 2024.
Dejounte Murray Personal Life
The 28-year-old Murray was born in Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Unfortunately, there is not much information available regarding Murray’s childhood. There is also no information available regarding Murray’s parents and siblings.
However, according to speculations, Murray is currently in a relationship with Jania Meshell. Jania is a popular American social media influencer, model, and entrepreneur.
In the past, Murray was in a relationship with Jilly Anais.
Furthermore, Murray has a daughter named Riley. Their daughter Riley was born on July 31, 2017.
Dejounte Murray Endorsements
According to reports, Murray has an endorsement deal with New Balance, an American sports footwear and apparel brand. He also has another brand deals with Lemon Perfect.
However, no further information is available regarding the endorsement deal.
FAQs about Dejounte Murray
| What is the age of Dejounte Murray? |
| Dejounte Murray is 28 years old and he was born on September 19, 1996. |
| What is the net worth of Dejounte Murray? |
| Dejounte Murray has an estimated net worth of $30 million as of 2024. |
| Where was Dejounte Murray born? |
| Dejounte Murray was born in Seattle, Washington. |
| In which year was Dejounte Murray drafted? |
| Dejounte Murray was drafted in the year 2016/ Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall. |
| In what position does Dejounte Murray play? |
| Dejounte Murray plays in the position of Point guard. |
| Dejounte Murray currently plays for which NBA team? |
| Dejounte Murray currently plays for the Atlanta Hawks. |
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