Flip Murray signed a two-year deal with Detroit during the summer, but is likely that he will opt-out in order to test the waters. Murray's desire is to start, something that will not be possible as long as Chauncey Billups and Rip Hamilton are in Detroit.
"That's the kind of basketball I have played my whole life," said Murray, 27, who wound up scoring 13 points in 30 minutes. "I've always been in that situation (No. 1 option). I just haven't found the right comfort zone in the NBA yet, where I can be that person.
"I am just a little piece to this puzzle, man," Murray said. "I come out and try to play and do whatever I can to help the team. But I know I am not the first option, or the second, third or fourth option, when I am out there. Whatever (play) they call, it's my job to get the ball to that person. When things break down, and I have an opportunity to make things happen, I'll do it."