Pelicans’ playoff hopes are getting a boost from an unlikely source
For months, Willie Green and the Pelicans coaching staff have begged Trey Murphy to take more 3-pointers. It was just about finding more ways to get them up.” GO DEEPER Trey Murphy kickstarts Pelicans' Play-In hopes and reminds us how far he's come Murphy’s growth has led to some buzz around his name in the Most Improved Player conversation, but that’s not only a result of his 3-point shooting. “It’s always rewarding to see guys who put the work in and are high-character guys be rewarded with their play on the floor.” While Murphy and Ingram have grabbed some headlines recently, the most exciting storyline surrounding the Pelicans is the pending return of Williamson and what it may mean for this team in the playoff/Play-In race. Defenses pretty much have to pick their poison.” Even without Williamson, the Pelicans have been mindful about leveraging Murphy’s shooting to create good looks during crucial points in games when things slow down. But a big part of it is the people around me trusting me as much as they have.” Tracking Trey Murphy’s rise July 12, 2022: Trey Murphy’s growth, literal and figurative, was the Pelicans’ summer league bright spot Oct. 3, 2022: Why Trey Murphy’s development is becoming a major priority in Pelicans’ future Feb. 1, 2023: Trey Murphy is hyped for his dunk contest moment: ‘I’m a showman’ March 13, 2023: Trey Murphy kickstarts Pelicans’ Play-In hopes and reminds us how far he’s come
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