Since playing his first game for the then-expansion Toyama Grouses in 2006, Nile Murry has been one of the bj-league's best all-around players.
The hard-working backcourt leader made an impact for the Grouses and then for the Evessa (2008-10) and Rizing Fukuoka (2010-11) before he joined Niigata in 2011.
Murry delivered a splendid performance in the series finale against Toyama on Sunday in Toyama, scoring a game-high 26 points, grabbing seven steals and dishing out five assists. Led by Murry, Niigata handed the Grouses their first loss of the season, 75-71.