 In 2017, for the second year in a row, Purser participated in the SBL All-Star Game and earned SBL All-Defensive Five honours.A leader of his quality, character, production and work ethic impressed what was a new-look Hawks coaching staff.On 10 June, in his 250th SBL game, Purser scored a team-high 22 points in a 74–69 loss to the Goldfields Giants in Kalgoorlie.