This year’s draft had a wide range of talent. A draft class with the best players, all worthy of being the top pick in the NBA draft. However, the honor went to Paolo Banchero. The Duke star had a season of wonder with Duke as he became one of the best players in the country. However, the rookie got an unforgettable welcome from a budding superstar. Newly traded Dejounte Murray showed the number 1 pick what he has gotten himself into.
Murray was one of the most promising young talents in San Antonio. Growing under the most successful coach, the All-Star guard has developed tremendously. This season was a breakout that put him in conversation for the best two-way player. Surpassing his career high in all major stats, the star got his first All-Star game call-up. Now, after giving his all with Coach Pop, he made his move to the Atlanta Hawks. The offseason swap shook the league’s core. Two top young stars are charged up to see the Hawks fly once again.
And Murray is only getting better. He left fans going crazy as he humiliated the Banchero in an open gym.
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Murray is ready for the NBA season
After an ecstatic season with the Spurs, Murray moved on to Atlanta. Forming one of the most dangerous duos with Trae Young, the pair is all set to get it going. However, last season was just the trailer of Murray’s true power. And Banchero fell victim to his wizardry in a recent game. Facing off against promising talent, Murray left the number one pick clueless.
A couple of fakes to go with a thunderous slam had the entire gym shaking. In addition, the NBA fans loved Dejounte’s energy. He left Banchero with a few words as he got just a little taste of the league’s talent.
This man bouta go off this season
— 🔌 Creator (@Paramount_thedj) August 7, 2022
come here ROOK https://t.co/p0QdZtLZ8i
— 🤣‼️🔥🌞 (@Santi_Filasco) August 8, 2022
Have a weirddddd feeling this isn’t gonna age well https://t.co/4dBHXXBJAj
— Steven Tsakanikas (@SteveTsak) August 8, 2022
— Tomiwa. (@deadFTP_) August 8, 2022
Bro too cold https://t.co/U6Zueir2zV
— Lefty (@WyattLaRue24) August 8, 2022
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Is thatthe #1 pick? 🤦🏾♂️😂 https://t.co/VuJ63yneIf
— Verge ♉ (@Shotbyverge) August 8, 2022
Murray got NBA fans riled and for good reason. Averaging nearly 22 points per night to go with his 9 assists, he had a breakout year. Now motivated to go along with Ice Trae, his work is showing off. The former All-defensive selection solve’s the Hawks’ biggest worry with his hardcore clamps. His scoring is only a compliment to the true threat he is on the defensive end.
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As one of the most exciting duos to watch next season, how far do you think Trae and Dejounte will take the Hawks in the coming NBA season? Let us know your views in the comments below.