More than 20 consecutive years into the Western Conference playoffs, this is the glory of the Spurs GDP era, after Duncan, Parker and Ginobili have left, but the Spurs of the small ball city really ended, although they also picked excellent players in the draft, such as Murray, who was not optimistic about the outside world, he was only the 29th pick of the 16th draft, but Murray experienced a lot of baptism and training, this season successfully selected as a Western Conference All-Star, he really relies on the progress of personal strength.
So far this season, Murray has averaged 20.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, 9.3 assists, 2,02 steals, and 31.1% from three-point range, making him an offensive and defensive defender with an annual salary of 14.29 million this season, and such a quality point guard is definitely the best puzzle for any championship team.
Whether Murray left the Spurs really does not understand, today's game Murray performed well enough, 7 of 8 from the free throw line, cut 25 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals and consecutive key shots in the last quarter, remarkable performance, Murray still lost the game, because he is not a superstar, it is difficult to achieve James's dominance in the same period, but you must admit that Murray did well enough, this game Murray was targeted, 21 shots and 9 shots, before the game began, the Spurs manager knew that Murray would become the focus of the opponent's defense It's just that Murray used his performance to play the all-star value.
As soon as the game began, Murray was ready to play a role as a defender, he was able to organize the team's offense, comb the rhythm of the field, can also use his own offense to attract defense, not afraid to fight and stand on the free throw line to hit the free throw, Murray did anything he could, it was not easy for a player who was once the 29th pick, but Murray was also out of time, and it was too difficult for the Spurs to rise.
The summer when Tim Duncan chose to retire in a low-key manner, Murray became the Spurs' No. 29 show, Murray, who did not play around Duncan, had some regrets, and Murray, who did not play next to Duncan at the peak, really missed the championship.
Can the Spurs still become a championship team in the future? Obviously, in the era of chasing interests and stardom, the Spurs simply do not have the appeal of star gathering, Murray is already the ceiling of this Spurs, it is difficult for them to meet the next Duncan, and Murray can not afford to wait after all. Next summer Murray can become a full free agent, this summer Spurs are willing to provide Murray with a contract that matches his current performance and value, really uncertain, and not willing to spend money on the Spurs, in this era to rise too difficult, as Duncan such a historical level, Spurs history can meet a even if against the sky, the future Spurs can keep Murray is not important at all, think about today's game, Murray 8 penalties 7 cut 25 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists 3 steals of the data to lose the game, Such a scenario is too much for the Spurs, who are currently ranked 12th in the West, and Murray is not Duncan after all, unless the Spurs can offer a high-priced contract to keep him, otherwise Murray's choice to leave is also a decision.