Trey Murphy III gives the nod to Jrue Holiday after taking CJ McCollum’s crown
Critics of today’s NBA sometimes claim that players simply don’t know their history. however, Trey Murphy III broke that mold right after they were drafted during the NBA draft. Well, at least when it comes to breaking the record for triples with rebuilding the New Orleans Pelicans. The 17th overall pick will literally struggle Jrue Holiday and CJ McCollum‘s crown.
Murphy III mentioned that his father had to said record again years later.
“I look at (the record) when I first came on the team,” Murphy III began. “Obviously, I wanted to know what it was, but I didn’t think about it until my dad told me I was pretty close to it. When I passed (Jrue Holiday), it was like ‘oh wow’ like I’m pretty close and I’m going to figure it out at some point.”
A rookie year marred by injuries and limited playing time was humbling. However, Murphy III’s dedication paid off sooner than expected.
“It was great, especially getting it this early,” Murphy III said. “I started out my rookie year pretty rough, so to be able to get it in my fifth year is a testament to the work, my teammates finding me and the Pelicans giving me a chance.”
Of course, claiming the crown carries additional emotional weight. Holliday (628 threes made) is respected by everyone in the game. McCollum (692) was a beloved mentor.
“(McCollum) meant a lot. He was a great veteran for me,” Murphy III explained. “He taught me a lot on and off the field. Just watching him and his demeanor was very important to my development as a player and as a person. I’m grateful for him, and he was one of the first people to send me a message, so that meant a lot.”
For Trey Murphy III, breaking the three-point record is more than just a statistical achievement. It symbolizes his evolution from a struggling rookie to a cornerstone player. With 696 and counting in 2026, plus three years remaining on his new contract extension, ‘Trigga Trey’ could put the record out of reach for good until 2029.
2026-01-06 04:47:00
