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Golden State Warriors: Five D-League Shooters Who Could Help

By Ti Windisch

Feb 13, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) has his shot blocked by Golden State Warriors guard Briante Weber (2) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) has his shot blocked by Golden State Warriors guard Briante Weber (2) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 26, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Kevin Murphy (55) poses for a photo during media day at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Kevin Murphy (55) poses for a photo during media day at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Kevin Murphy

There are lots of good Kevins in the NBA, and throughout NBA history. Kevin Durant, Kevin Love, Kevin McHale and Kevin Garnett all come to mind. Kevin Murphy isn’t currently in the NBA and he’s not on any of those guys’ levels, but he might be another good Kevin.

Murphy played 17 games with the Utah Jazz back in the 2012-13 NBA season, and hasn’t played in the Association since those 52 minutes. It might be time for that to change. Murphy is a journeyman who has bounced around the D-League and Europe, but he’s balling out in the U.S. right now.

With a whopping 306 attempts from long-range already this season, Murphy has been firing away from deep. He’s also been making plenty of those shots–Murphy is shooting 41.5 percent from deep and scoring nearly 23 points per game.

At 27 years old Murphy isn’t exactly a young prospect anymore, but the Warriors don’t need him to be. If he can simply continue to hit a lot of his threes and provide some floor spacing to the Dubs, Murphy would be a valuable addition to the team.

He’s also got a history with Golden State, after playing with the Warriors in 2013 Summer League after being included in the Andre Iguodala trade.

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