Ronald Murray
Encyclopedia
Ronald "Flip" Murray is an American
professional basketball
player, who currently plays for Efes Pilsen S.K. in Turkey
. Murray is a , 200 lb (90.7 kg; 14.3 st) point guard
–shooting guard
. In the NBA he most recently played for the Chicago Bulls
. After attending Strawberry Mansion High School in Philadelphia, where he starred on the basketball team, he played college basketball for four seasons, first at the Meridian Community College
in 1997-1999, and then at Shaw University
located in Raleigh, North Carolina
in 2000-2002. He is nicknamed "Flip" because he used to do a lot of backflips when he was a young kid.
with pick no. 42 in the second round of the 2002 NBA Draft
, after being NCAA's Division II Player of the Year during his senior season at Shaw, as he led the Shaw University Bears to the Division II Final Four in basketball. He has played for the Bucks, the Seattle SuperSonics
(where he developed as a scoring threat in 2003–04
, substituting for Ray Allen
who missed 26 games due to injury, averaging 12 points in 25 minutes, while appearing in all 82 matches).
On February 23, 2006, he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers
in exchange for Mike Wilks
and cash considerations. In his brief stint with the Cavs, he averaged his career-highs in nearly every category.
On July 18, 2006, Murray signed with the Detroit Pistons
for $3.6 million (US) over two years, in an effort to improve the team's bench depth. In the 2006-07 NBA season
, Murray started eighteen games (twelve in place of point guard Chauncey Billups
and six in place of shooting guard Richard Hamilton
).
On February 22, 2008, Murray was waived by the Pistons. On March 1, he was signed by the Indiana Pacers
. There was an expectation the Los Angeles Clippers
would sign Murray, but he elected to go with the Pacers instead.
On August 13, 2008, Murray signed with the Atlanta Hawks
.
On September 25, 2009, the Charlotte Bobcats
signed Murray reportedly to a one year 1.99 million dollar contract.
On February 18, 2010, Murray was traded in a packaged deal to the Chicago Bulls
for Tyrus Thomas
.
On January 13, 2011 he signed with the Turkish
team Efes Pilsen S.K. until the end of the 2010-11 season.
| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | Milwaukee
| 12 || 0 || 34.1 || 16.2 || .000 || 345 || 0.1 || 0.3 || 0.3 || 0 || 1.9
|-
| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | Seattle
| 2 || 0 || 10.0 || .400 || .000 || .000 || 1.5 || 1.0 || .0 || .0 || 2.0
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Seattle
| 82 || 18 || 24.6 || .425 || .293 || .715 || 2.5 || 2.5 || 1.0 || .3 || 12.4
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Seattle
| 49 || 6 || 18.0 || .361 || .253 || .738 || 2.0 || 1.3 || .6 || .2 || 7.0
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Seattle
| 48 || 2 || 22.6 || .397 || .224 || .717 || 1.8 || 2.5 || .6 || .1 || 9.9
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 28 || 25 || 36.7 || .448 || .308 || .702 || 2.4 || 2.8 || 1.4 || .2 || 13.5
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Detroit
| 69 || 18 || 21.4 || .404 || .289 || .725 || 1.6 || 2.7 || .7 || .2 || 6.7
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Detroit
| 19 || 2 || 18.3 || .410 || .222 || .595 || 1.9 || 3.4 || .7 || .1 || 7.5
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Indiana
| 23 || 17 || 22.9 || .425 || .389 || .754 || 2.0 || 3.5 || 1.1 || .1 || 11.0
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Atlanta
| 80 || 2 || 24.7 || .447 || .360 || .760 || 2.1 || 2.0 || 1.1 || .2 || 12.2
|-
| align="left" | 2009-10
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 46 || 1 || 21.6 || .389 || .313 || .710 || 2.1 || 1.8 || .6 || .3 || 9.9
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Chicago
| 29 || 1 || 23.4 || .397 || .311 || .762 || 2.9 || 1.8 || .6 || .1 || 10.1
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 487 || 92 || 22.7 || .414 || .304 || .725 || 2.1 || 2.3 || .8 || .2 || 9.9
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Seattle
| 4 || 0 || 15.5 || .211 || .000 || .571 || 1.5 || 1.3 || .0 || .5 || 3.0
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 13 || 5 || 30.7 || .330 || .208 || .813 || 3.2 || 1.6 || .7 || .2 || 8.1
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Detroit
| 12 || 0 || 11.3 || .355 || .000 || .727 || .8 || 1.2 || .3 || .1 || 2.5
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Atlanta
| 11 || 0 || 31.0 || .341 || .280 || .865 || 2.7 || 2.5 || 1.1 || .3 || 11.8
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Chicago
| 5 || 0 || 19.4 || .405 || .333 || 1.000 || 2.6 || 2.0 || .4 || .0 || 8.4
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 45 || 5 || 23.0 || .339 || .256 || .821 || 2.2 || 1.7 || .6 || .2 || 7.1
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player, who currently plays for Efes Pilsen S.K. in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. Murray is a , 200 lb (90.7 kg; 14.3 st) point guard
Point guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
–shooting guard
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
. In the NBA he most recently played for the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
. After attending Strawberry Mansion High School in Philadelphia, where he starred on the basketball team, he played college basketball for four seasons, first at the Meridian Community College
Meridian Community College
Meridian Community College is a two-year public community college in Meridian, Mississippi . Founded in 1937, it was originally named Meridian Junior College but changed its name in 1987.-History:...
in 1997-1999, and then at Shaw University
Shaw University
Shaw University, founded as Raleigh Institute, is a private liberal arts institution and historically black university in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1865, it is the oldest HBCU in the Southern United States....
located in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh...
in 2000-2002. He is nicknamed "Flip" because he used to do a lot of backflips when he was a young kid.
Career
Murray was drafted by the Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
with pick no. 42 in the second round of the 2002 NBA Draft
2002 NBA Draft
The 2002 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2002 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting 57 amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from non-North...
, after being NCAA's Division II Player of the Year during his senior season at Shaw, as he led the Shaw University Bears to the Division II Final Four in basketball. He has played for the Bucks, the Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle SuperSonics
The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
(where he developed as a scoring threat in 2003–04
2003-04 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-Yearly awards:*Most Valuable Player: Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves*Rookie of the Year: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers*Defensive Player of the Year: Ron Artest, Indiana Pacers...
, substituting for Ray Allen
Ray Allen
Walter Ray Allen is an American professional basketball player who is currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association. He has played professionally for the Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, and the Boston Celtics; and collegiately for the University of...
who missed 26 games due to injury, averaging 12 points in 25 minutes, while appearing in all 82 matches).
On February 23, 2006, he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
in exchange for Mike Wilks
Mike Wilks (basketball)
Michael Sharod Wilks, Jr. is an American professional basketball point guard who is currently a free agent.- College career :...
and cash considerations. In his brief stint with the Cavs, he averaged his career-highs in nearly every category.
On July 18, 2006, Murray signed with the Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
for $3.6 million (US) over two years, in an effort to improve the team's bench depth. In the 2006-07 NBA season
2006-07 NBA season
The 2006–07 NBA season was the 61st season of the National Basketball Association. The regular season began on October 31, 2006 and ran through April 18, 2007. The league fielded 30 teams, each playing an 82 game regular season schedule. The top eight seeds from each conference reached the NBA...
, Murray started eighteen games (twelve in place of point guard Chauncey Billups
Chauncey Billups
Chauncey Ray Billups is an American professional basketball point guard for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association . He has also played for Team USA. Billups won the NBA Finals MVP in 2004, helping the Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals, and was given the...
and six in place of shooting guard Richard Hamilton
Richard Hamilton (basketball)
Richard "Rip" Hamilton is an American basketball player who currently plays for the Detroit Pistons. Hamilton is 6'7" tall, weighs 193 lbs , and plays shooting guard. He currently is the Pistons' team captain....
).
On February 22, 2008, Murray was waived by the Pistons. On March 1, he was signed by the Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
. There was an expectation the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
would sign Murray, but he elected to go with the Pacers instead.
On August 13, 2008, Murray signed with the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
.
On September 25, 2009, the Charlotte Bobcats
Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
signed Murray reportedly to a one year 1.99 million dollar contract.
On February 18, 2010, Murray was traded in a packaged deal to the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
for Tyrus Thomas
Tyrus Thomas
Tyrus Wayne Thomas is an American professional basketball player who played one season of college basketball at Louisiana State University and is a member of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats.-High school career:...
.
On January 13, 2011 he signed with the Turkish
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
team Efes Pilsen S.K. until the end of the 2010-11 season.
Miscellaneous
- NCAA Division II Player of the Year during his senior season at Shaw UniversityShaw UniversityShaw University, founded as Raleigh Institute, is a private liberal arts institution and historically black university in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1865, it is the oldest HBCU in the Southern United States....
- Led Seattle SuperSonicsSeattle SuperSonicsThe Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
' 2003 summer-league team with 22.9 ppg - Sonics 2003 opening-night starter at shooting guard
- Hit game-winning shot over Latrell SprewellLatrell SprewellLatrell Fontaine Sprewell is a former American professional basketball player. During his time as a professional, Sprewell was named to the NBA All-Star game during four seasons, and played for the Golden State Warriors, the New York Knicks, and the Minnesota Timberwolves...
at the buzzer in 89-87 Seattle victory at Minnesota on November 11, 2003 - Scored career-high 31 points for Seattle on 11-23 shooting vs. Miami on November 18, 2003
- Scored 20 or more points in 10 of first 11 games of 2003-04 season, in absence of Ray AllenRay AllenWalter Ray Allen is an American professional basketball player who is currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association. He has played professionally for the Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, and the Boston Celtics; and collegiately for the University of...
- Selected to play in the 2004 Rookie ChallengeRookie ChallengeThe Rookie Challenge is an exhibition basketball game held by the National Basketball Association on the Friday before the annual All-Star Game as part of the All-Star Weekend....
. Representing the SuperSonics, Murray scored 25 points and dished out 10 assists for the sophomores. - Tied career high 31 points for the Charlotte Bobcats against Orlando on November 16, 2009
- Has played for every NBA team in the Central Division (Bulls, Bucks, Cavaliers, Pacers, Pistons).
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
| 12 || 0 || 34.1 || 16.2 || .000 || 345 || 0.1 || 0.3 || 0.3 || 0 || 1.9
|-
| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | Seattle
Seattle SuperSonics
The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
| 2 || 0 || 10.0 || .400 || .000 || .000 || 1.5 || 1.0 || .0 || .0 || 2.0
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Seattle
| 82 || 18 || 24.6 || .425 || .293 || .715 || 2.5 || 2.5 || 1.0 || .3 || 12.4
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Seattle
| 49 || 6 || 18.0 || .361 || .253 || .738 || 2.0 || 1.3 || .6 || .2 || 7.0
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Seattle
| 48 || 2 || 22.6 || .397 || .224 || .717 || 1.8 || 2.5 || .6 || .1 || 9.9
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
| 28 || 25 || 36.7 || .448 || .308 || .702 || 2.4 || 2.8 || 1.4 || .2 || 13.5
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Detroit
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
| 69 || 18 || 21.4 || .404 || .289 || .725 || 1.6 || 2.7 || .7 || .2 || 6.7
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Detroit
| 19 || 2 || 18.3 || .410 || .222 || .595 || 1.9 || 3.4 || .7 || .1 || 7.5
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Indiana
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
| 23 || 17 || 22.9 || .425 || .389 || .754 || 2.0 || 3.5 || 1.1 || .1 || 11.0
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
| 80 || 2 || 24.7 || .447 || .360 || .760 || 2.1 || 2.0 || 1.1 || .2 || 12.2
|-
| align="left" | 2009-10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | Charlotte
Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
| 46 || 1 || 21.6 || .389 || .313 || .710 || 2.1 || 1.8 || .6 || .3 || 9.9
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | Chicago
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
| 29 || 1 || 23.4 || .397 || .311 || .762 || 2.9 || 1.8 || .6 || .1 || 10.1
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 487 || 92 || 22.7 || .414 || .304 || .725 || 2.1 || 2.3 || .8 || .2 || 9.9
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2004–05
2005 NBA Playoffs
The 2005 NBA Playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2004–05 season.The San Antonio Spurs, the number two ranked team in the Western Conference, won the 2005 NBA Playoffs by defeating the defending champions, the Detroit Pistons, 4-3 in the NBA Finals...
| align="left" | Seattle
Seattle SuperSonics
The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
| 4 || 0 || 15.5 || .211 || .000 || .571 || 1.5 || 1.3 || .0 || .5 || 3.0
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
2006 NBA Playoffs
The 2006 NBA Playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2005–06 season. The Miami Heat won the first championship in the history of the franchise by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-2 in the 2006 NBA Finals...
| align="left" | Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
| 13 || 5 || 30.7 || .330 || .208 || .813 || 3.2 || 1.6 || .7 || .2 || 8.1
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
2007 NBA Playoffs
The 2007 NBA Playoffs was the postseason to the National Basketball Association's 2006–2007 season.There were four rounds of postseason action, all of them in a best-of-seven format, with teams seeded on a bracket. The team with the better record wasn't necessarily the basis of seeding teams in...
| align="left" | Detroit
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
| 12 || 0 || 11.3 || .355 || .000 || .727 || .8 || 1.2 || .3 || .1 || 2.5
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2009 NBA Playoffs
The 2009 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2008–09 season. The playoffs started on April 18, 2009 with ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
| 11 || 0 || 31.0 || .341 || .280 || .865 || 2.7 || 2.5 || 1.1 || .3 || 11.8
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2010 NBA Playoffs
The 2010 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2009–10 season. The playoffs started on April 17, 2010 with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Chicago
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
| 5 || 0 || 19.4 || .405 || .333 || 1.000 || 2.6 || 2.0 || .4 || .0 || 8.4
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 45 || 5 || 23.0 || .339 || .256 || .821 || 2.2 || 1.7 || .6 || .2 || 7.1
External links
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