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NBA Season Preview 2018-19: 10 players who will take the leap this season

By Jacob Mooallem

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 07: Tobias Harris #34 of the Los Angeles Clippers controls the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on April 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 07: Tobias Harris #34 of the Los Angeles Clippers controls the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on April 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images) /
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SAN ANTONIO, TX – APRIL 19: Dejounte Murray #5 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball against the Golden State Warriors during Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 19, 2018 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX – APRIL 19: Dejounte Murray #5 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball against the Golden State Warriors during Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 19, 2018 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images) /

9. Dejounte Murray

The big story for the Spurs this summer was their acquisition of DeMar Derozan for Kawhi Leonard. Though they appear to be putting together a roster primed to contend now, they have a decent amount of young prospects who they can rebuild around. One such young prospect is Dejounte Murray, a 22-year-old point guard.

Murray stands at 6-foot-5 with a great frame and an exceptionally long wingspan. He is a strong defender with good passing instincts and is an excellent rebounder for his size.

Now that Tony Parker’s 17-year-run with the Spurs is over, Murray would appear to be the Spurs’ de facto point guard of the future. Though his game is still raw, and he is still very young, Murray could take a big step up this season.

Murray’s offensive statistics last season left much to be desired, but with a new offensive system designed around DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge, Murray could be the beneficiary of an efficient offense where he is an important component.

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