Every once in a while, an NBA D-League player rises above his competition and consistently proves that he belongs on a higher level.
Kevin Murphy of the Idaho Stampede fits that billing...and then some.
Originally drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2012 out of little-known Tennessee Tech, the 6'6" swingman bounced around the D-League, NBA and France for a year-and-a-half.
In January, the Stampede picked him up, and he has torched the minor leagues for nearly three months now. He's posting a blistering 26.3 points per game on 50 percent shooting, including ten 30-plus point games. Murphy has drawn interest from the next level, and it's only a matter of time before he's back on the big stage.
What makes him the D-League's top dog?
Murphy won't likely be a standout or even a featured weapon when he earns a sustained NBA role, but he can be an extremely useful rotational scorer due to his instincts and shooting ability.
With a knack for moving to the open creases in the defense, and a smooth shooting stroke with a high release, he gives himself a good chance to score on every possession. Although h ...
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