Dejounte Murray replaces Draymond Green in 2022 NBA All-Star Game

All-Star bid is a first in Murray’s career

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SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray will make his first NBA All-Star Game appearance this year amid an impressive season.

On Monday, Murray was chosen to replace Warriors player Draymond Green on the roster due to Green’s injury.

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Murray leads the league in steals and has the second most triple-doubles this season with 10. He’s also the only player averaging at least 19 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists per game.

Murray is the first Spurs player named to an All-Star team since LaMarcus Aldridge made an appearance in 2019.

The 71st NBA All-Star Game will take place on Sunday, Feb. 20 in Cleveland, where the league will also celebrate its 75th anniversary.

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