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The Portland Trail Blazers have returned to the NBA Playoffs after a five-year absence.
This follows a 41-point Play-In performance from Deni Avdija.
They will face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
Amid this success, Kris Murray’s emergence as a useful role player has gone largely unnoticed.
Across three seasons, Murray has averaged 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds.
He has shot 25 percent from three-point range and 42 percent from the floor.
Despite shooting below the league’s preferred three-point percentage, he has kept a rotation spot.
He played 12 minutes in the Play-In game against the Phoenix Suns.
Murray was a plus-10 during those minutes against the Suns.
He shined in a crucial home game against the Los Angeles Clippers on April 10.
In that game, he produced 10 points on 4-5 shooting with 7 rebounds.
He also had 2 assists and a steal against the Clippers.
Murray produced again in the regular season finale against the Sacramento Kings.
He registered 9 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals in that game.
He played 23 minutes a night during the regular season for Coach Tiago Splitter.
While not an effective offensive player, Murray shines in nearly every other aspect.
He should maintain a role in the league even with shooting struggles.
The Blazers’ roster has a surplus of gigantic, hustle-oriented wings.
This includes players like Toumani Camara who apply relentless defensive pressure.
Murray is another fast 6’8″ player who sticks to opponents defensively.
