Dejounte Murray on Trae Young: 'We’re both hoopers. We've been texting each day'

How do you see you and Trae Young complimenting each other in the backcourt? Dejounte Murray: We’re both hoopers. We’ve been texting each day, whether it’s about life, basketball, or taking care of our family and building that chemistry. He’s a hooper, and he’s really smart. He’s willing to do what it takes to win. He’s another All-Star and a guy who works hard. He wanted me as bad as I wanted to go over there to help. They already have a culture over there that they built. There’s a brotherhood. For me, it won’t be too hard to fit in. I work hard, and I can adapt to any environment I’m put in with my style of play and willingness to learn and work. It’s going to be a smooth transition. I think we’ll figure it out. We’re both smart, and we love the game. When you add those things together, you figure out ways to win. The main goal is to win, and that’s what we both want.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Trae Young @TheTraeYoung
Another Day, Another Opportunity💯 – 12:44 PM Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Q&A: All-Star guard Dejounte Murray reflected on his time with the Spurs, why he and Trae Young wanted to join forces behind the scenes, his expectations for the Hawks, and previewed his New Balance player exclusive sneakers in our HoopsHype interview.
👉🏼 https://t.co/JtgPXg3zCZ pic.twitter.com/hN9v359cFl – 12:32 PM Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
From the Celtics offseason article:
When a player signs a non-max extension like Jaylen Brown did but plays like a max player, it makes an extension unlikely.
It’s similar to the Dejounte Murray situation in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/nkcGCoE0Gu – 11:22 AM Trae Young @TheTraeYoung
Another Day, Another Opportunity💯 – 1:51 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG by a player under 25 years old this season:
28.4 — Luka Doncic, Trae Young
27.4 — Ja Morant
26.9 — Jayson Tatum
The league is in good hands. pic.twitter.com/FCoA0ZMMS7 – 11:25 AM Trae Young @TheTraeYoung
What Kendrick say
“ I do this for the culture “
It’s for the Love of the games & fans for me🙏🏽 That 💩 was Lit my 2nd time around ! 🔥 …. Till next time 💯 pic.twitter.com/1i0YGDccsD – 12:17 AM NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
Trae’s adidas Trae Young 1 colorways at the @drewleague today! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/5zc3r1WONr – 11:12 PM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Trae Young, John Collins take their turn in Drew League nba.nbcsports.com/2022/07/23/wat… – 9:58 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
This is coming down to free throws, and Trae’s missed two in the clutch – 8:37 PM NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Trae Young’s hesi 💯
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pic.twitter.com/0b5VuNyUEA – 8:30 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Black Pearl Elite was down 19, but they’re making a push after two Trae Young free throws cuts Citi Team Blazers lead down to 92-84. 4:25 left to play… – 8:26 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Atlanta Hawks owner is watching Trae and JC have to defend to get back in this game and it has been quite a sight 😄 – 8:01 PM NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Trae Young and John Collins showing out in the Drew League
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pic.twitter.com/6W1eQY5dvu – 7:29 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Citi Team Blazers up 37-29 with 5:58 left in 1st half, and Jorge is saying that Ice Trae is looking lukewarm 😬 – 7:27 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Starters for Black Pearl Elite today were Trae Young, John Collins, Quenton Jackson, Dion Wright, Mikey Nwabuzor
Starters for Citi Team Blazers @DrewLeague: Jerome Randle, Malcolm Thomas, Mark Ogden Jr., Shevon Thompson, Vander Blue – 7:26 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Welcome to The Drew… Citi Team Blazers lead the Atlanta Black Pearl Elite Hawks 24-21 after one quarter
Shevon Thompson and Malcolm Thomas leading the way for Blazers vs Trae Young and John Collins – 7:19 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
It’s gonna be an adjustment catching passes from Trae Young 😅 – 7:04 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Trae Young and John Collins are here pic.twitter.com/AO5P6K7zJj – 6:48 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Atlanta Hawks owner Tony Ressler is here ahead of Trae Young and John Collins @DrewLeague cameo – 6:21 PM Trae Young @TheTraeYoung
Drew Us!
💪🏽 X – 4:43 PM Trae Young @TheTraeYoung
Go get this 🏆 today Ladies
@TeamTraeYoungWB
So proud of y’all🥺💯 Young Stars🌟 pic.twitter.com/VE3ux5K7QO – 12:37 PM Trae Young @TheTraeYoung
Another Day, Another Opportunity💯 – 12:09 PM Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Drew League announces that Trae Young and John Collins will play tomorrow at 3 pm. My recent piece with Hawks GM Landry Fields on the Hawks’ offseason, including Collins’ future https://t.co/KyyWcFejY1 pic.twitter.com/0sdrtvLLtG – 6:30 PM Trae Young @TheTraeYoung
Another Day, Another Opportunity💯 – 11:50 AM

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How was it for you to become an All-Star in San Antonio last season and transition to the move to Atlanta this offseason? Dejounte Murray: It really was a credit to my hard work and being a great person. Most importantly, it was my work ethic to work through everything and not let anything stop me, whether it was on or off the court, and stay focused. I loved my time in San Antonio, and I think that will always be remembered. I made my first All-Star Game in San Antonio. Now, I’m looking forward to being in Atlanta and being a part of a whole new culture and new city. I can’t wait to get out there and play with my teammates. -via HoopsHype / July 25, 2022 Murray’s reported response, captured in multiple screenshots and screen recordings posted by fans, is a reply to an anonymous Instagram user who left the following comment: “BYE fly little birdy….Good luck getting to the 2nd round at least we got the picks and we’re building around Keldon.” Murray, never one to shy away from social media, responded an hour later. “The Way That System Set Up You Gone Be Losing For The Next 15 Yrs!!! Problem Bigger Than Basketball,” his comment says. -via San Antonio Express-News / July 20, 2022 Shortly after his comment left everything on the table, Murray clarified, despite receiving the usual criticisms NBA players often get on the toxic world of social media, that his love for Spurs fans runs deep. But he doubled down that the organization has issues at its core. “You have no clue how deeply I love the fans and will do whatever for the real fans … Me saying what I said had nothing to do with the fans! All that inside s*** fake though! (For real, for real),” Murray wrote. -via Sports Illustrated / July 20, 2022 Law Murray: Upset @DrewLeague 103-100 win for Citi Team Blazers over Trae Young’s Black Pearl Elit -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / July 23, 2022 Brad Rowland: The Drew League announced (on Instagram) that Trae Young and John Collins are playing together on Saturday for Black Pearl Elite. -via Twitter / July 22, 2022 Trae Young: #NewMedia >> Real/Old Media .. or whatever you wanna call yourself?? -via Twitter / July 5, 2022