Jamal Murray

Jamal Murray showed exceptional basketball skills at a young age, playing in leagues above his age group and competing against more experienced players. His father played a significant role in his training, incorporating basketball drills and kung fu exercises.

Jamal Murray, the pro basketball player from Canada currently playing for the Denver Nuggets, was born on February 23, 1997, in Kitchener, Ontario. He comes from an athletic family background.

At the age of 16, Jamal Murray led Team Canada to a bronze medal at the 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championships, where he was the third highest scorer with an average of 17.4 points per game.

In the summer of 2015, 18-year-old Jamal Murray was not selected for the national junior team at the under-19 world championships. Instead, he participated in the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto where he played for the senior team. Murray's standout performance in the semifinal game against Team USA, scoring 22 points including crucial three-pointers in overtime, led to a significant upset victory.

On March 6, 2016, Jamal Murray's outstanding performance led to him being named First Team All-SEC by CBS Sports.

On March 7, 2016, Jamal Murray was recognized as Second Team All-American by USA Today.

On March 8, 2016, Jamal Murray achieved the distinction of being named First Team All-SEC.

On March 9, 2016, Jamal Murray received the honor of being named Freshman All-American by The Sporting News.

March 12, 2016, marked a significant achievement for Jamal Murray as he surpassed Kentucky's single-season freshman scoring record, solidifying his impact and talent on the court.

March 14, 2016, marked the day when Jamal Murray was honored with the title of First Team All-SEC by the Associated Press, acknowledging his remarkable contributions to the conference.

On March 16, 2016, Jamal Murray received recognition as a Freshman All-American by the USBWA, highlighting his exceptional performance during his debut season.

On March 25, 2016, Jamal Murray was recognized for his outstanding performance by being named to the NABC District 21 First Team.

On June 23, 2016, Jamal Murray was selected by the Denver Nuggets as the 7th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft.

On November 13, 2016, Jamal Murray scored a career-high 19 points in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Jamal Murray achieved a career-high of 38 points, including a crucial three-point play in the final minute, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 104–101 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

On February 17, 2017, Jamal Murray was named MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge after an impressive performance.

Jamal Murray scored a career-high of 30 points in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, contributing to the Denver Nuggets' 122–106 victory.

On November 11, 2017, Jamal Murray scored a career-high 32 points in a game against the Orlando Magic.

On January 22, 2018, Jamal Murray scored a career-high 38 points in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

On February 1, 2018, Jamal Murray had a 33-point effort in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

On November 5, 2018, Jamal Murray scored a career-high 48 points in a 115–107 win over the Boston Celtics.

On December 18, 2018, Jamal Murray had 22 points and a career-high 15 assists in a 126–118 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

On December 29, 2018, Jamal Murray scored 46 points and made a career-high nine 3-pointers in a 122–118 win over the Phoenix Suns.

On January 3, 2019, Jamal Murray scored 17 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 117–113 win over the Sacramento Kings.

In Game 3 of the Nuggets' second-round playoff series against the Trail Blazers, Jamal Murray had a then playoff career-high 34 points in a 140–137 quadruple-overtime loss.

On Canada Day in 2019, Jamal Murray signed a five-year contract worth $170 million with the Denver Nuggets, making it the largest contract by a Canadian player in NBA history.

On November 17, 2019, Jamal Murray recorded a season-high 39 points and 8 assists, including seven three-pointers, in a 131–114 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

On December 23, 2019, Jamal Murray scored 28 points and hit a game-winning step-back jumper against the Phoenix Suns with 2.5 seconds remaining in overtime to secure a 113–111 road victory.

After missing ten games due to an ankle sprain, Jamal Murray returned to have one of the best stretches of his career, averaging 31.3 points per game over a four-game stretch, including 36 points on 14-of-17 shooting and six three-pointers against the Suns on February 8, 2020.

During the first round matchup with the Utah Jazz in the 2020 NBA playoffs, Jamal Murray scored 36 points and 9 assists, including 20 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, leading the Nuggets to a 135–125 victory in Game 1.

In Game 4 of the playoff series between the Nuggets and the Jazz, Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell both scored over 50 points, marking the first time in NBA playoff history that two opponents achieved this feat in the same game.

In Game 7 against the Los Angeles Clippers, Jamal Murray scored 40 points and hit six three-pointers, helping the Nuggets secure a 104–89 win and advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2009.

Jamal Murray scored a career-high 50 points in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve this feat without attempting a free throw.

During a game against the Golden State Warriors, Jamal Murray suffered a torn ACL on his left knee, leading to him being out indefinitely and undergoing surgery on April 21.

Jamal Murray makes his return from injury in a preseason game against the Thunder, scoring 10 points in 15 minutes.

Jamal Murray returned to the court after being sidelined for eighteen months due to an ACL tear, scoring 12 points in a game against the Utah Jazz.

Murray scored 21 points, including a game-winning three-pointer, leading the Nuggets to a 121–120 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Murray achieved a then-season-high of 34 points in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers, contributing to a 122–109 win for the Nuggets.

Murray scored a season-high 41 points, along with five rebounds and seven assists, in a 128–108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

Murray surpassed Will Barton to become the all-time leader in three-pointers made in Nuggets history during a game against the San Antonio Spurs.

On April 22, 2024, Jamal Murray hit a buzzer-beating fadeaway jump shot against the Los Angeles Lakers in game 2 of the first round of the playoffs.