​Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesPelicans’ Dejounte Murray reveals when the ‘problems come’ from critical reporting appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The New Orleans Pelicans have no problem being called out for a careless turnover, a missed defensive assignment, or an ugly shooting night. Everyone in the NBA understands it comes with the territory. However, there is a line between holding athletes accountable and attacking their character. Dejounte Murray spoke about that distinction getting lost in today’s social media-driven sports news coverage, including an All-Star incident at Starbucks.Murray welcomes honest evaluations of the Pelicans. What the 30-year-old veteran refuses to tolerate is criticism that becomes personal.“I never live my life worrying about what somebody that’s not in these rooms is saying,” Murray told ClutchPoints. “And then again, if that’s your job, that’s your job.”Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)“I’m somebody who understands that all you guys have a job in this room. You know what I’m saying? So if Dejounte was turning the ball over, that’s your job to be like, man, you got to take care of the damn ball,” he added. “You know, if Dejounte had a great game, I feel like it’s your job to (report that as well).”Murray’s perspective offers a reminder that accountability works both ways. Athletes should expect scrutiny when they underperform, while journalists should be prepared to separate legitimate basketball analysis from unnecessary personal judgments. Neither side has to sacrifice professional standards to maintain mutual respect.Pelicans earning respectMandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesSomeone got a refresher course on that lesson while waiting for coffee.“Quick funny thing. I ran into a guy at Starbucks here. He covers the Pelicans, won’t say his name, but you know, we ran into each other,” Murray shared. “And he’s like, “Man, why you block me (on social media)?” And it ended up being a great conversation.”Rather than escalate the encounter, Murray used it as an All-Star opportunity for clarity.“I just had to let him know that we’re all human at the end of the day,” he explained. “But I think it should be more about criticizing how we play than who we are as a person, and he understood that. We left that situation with a great conversation and a great understanding.”Disagreements don’t necessarily have to become permanent feuds. Sometimes a conversation away from social media can accomplish more than another round of public arguments. There are way too many talking heads on social media to get too worked up over, though. Given the current expectations, the Pelicans will have to earn their respect on the court and not in the headlines.“You know, never too high, never too low,” Murray stated. “I respect you guys job. I just think when it gets personal, that’s wher