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NBA Players React to Trey Murphy’s Recent Post
Feb 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) dribbles against the Phoenix Suns in the first quarter at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Brett Davis-Imagn Images

NBA Players React to Trey Murphy’s Recent Post

Originally posted on New Orleans Pelicans on SI
By Logan Struck  |  Last updated Jun 21, 2025 11:49 AM ET

The New Orleans Pelicans had an underwhelming 2024-25 campaign filled with injury woes, ultimately finishing 21-61 and falling well short of the Western Conference playoff picture.

However, not everything was bad news for the Pelicans. Not only do they now have the seventh overall pick in next week's NBA Draft, but they saw the emergence of rising star Trey Murphy III this season.

Through 53 games, Murphy averaged 21.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game with 45.4/36.1/88.7 shooting splits. The 25-year-old forward was one of the few bright spots for New Orleans this season and is now one of the most coveted players on this summer's trade market, if made available.

Murphy recently shared a new post on Instagram, as the rising star seems to be repping a new look early into his 2025 offseason.

Via Trey Murphy III: "#KAYPartner Year Two Five styled with @kayjewelers @jhmp_"

@treymurphy

However, many NBA players took to his comment section to question his new appearance.

Josh Hart: "My rook "

Naji Marshall: "Keep it a buck...who inspired ya cornrows???"

CJ McCollum: "you look like an up and coming artist"

Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Quincy Olivari: "U look like Nickeil Alexander Walker"

Larry Nance Jr: "Damnnnn what label you sign for?"

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: "Better tuck yo chain…"


This article first appeared on New Orleans Pelicans on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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