The long-awaited return of Dejounte Murray is almost here for the New Orleans Pelicans, and the veteran guard is poised to impact the Pels in a plethora of ways. The former All-Star brings leadership, defensive edge, and a competitive swagger that this team has lacked at times, currently sitting 14th in the Western Conference. But the most important thing Murray can bring is flying under the radar of many.
Murray's return is bound to have a massive impact on the development of rookie point guard Jeremiah Fears. The seventh overall pick in this past summer's draft is averaging 13.