2023-06-23 03:32:00
Keegan Murray was drafted in 2022 by the Kings, and it’s his brother Kris’ turn to be drafted this year. While he might have landed in the same franchise as his twin with one pick, the Blazers decided to bet on him with the 23rd choice, following Scoot Henderson.
The resemblance between Keegan and Kristopher Murray is striking, whether the latter is physical or athletic on the field. The two boys have a very similar game, except that Kris had to wait for her brother to leave Iowa to get the keys to the barracks. and assume responsibility for a university program. For his third season with the Hawkeyes, Kris was voted in the best five in his conference, the Big Ten, but also in the third best five in the whole country. The proof that he was able to take the lead to reach the NBA. And the Blazers mightn’t resist the opportunity.
With the 23rd overall pick we have selected.. Kris Murray !!#NBADraft | #RipCity pic.twitter.com/myoc4s5hwF
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) June 23, 2023
As you saw on the cover, the best comparison for Kris Murray is his brother: no kidding? Normal, the two brothers play the same way on a field, so impossible to pass in front of the carbon copy of one of the best rookies of last season. A two-way player who will be able to assume role player responsibilities on both sides of the court. Kris Murray is also a real fighter on the field, he fights on all the rebounds and intends to keep this aggressiveness in the Big League. He can also be a threat in catch-and-shoot if he is on a team with a talented point guard. Whether it’s Dame or Scoot Henderson at this playing position, it will be, so don’t worry regarding that.
At the Blazers, Kris will be used more on the wing than inside in view of bench depth. Starting him in some games to add size and versatility to position 3 by replacing Shaedon Sharpe is a viable option for PDX. But he can also become a luxury replacement for Jerami Grant. What is certain in Portland today is that nothing is yet defined. Between tonight and the start of the Free Agency, there may be movement. But if there is a shift in mentality and vision of the franchise towards reconstruction, the experience of the 22-year-old winger will be more than good to take.
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