Biography of Jamal Murray
Jamal Murray is a Canadian basketball player who plays point guard in the NBA. He was born on February 23, 1997 in Kitchener, Canada. His height was measured at 1m93. Murray is one of the stars of the Denver Nuggets.
Origins
Jamal Murray’s parents are Roger and Sylvia Murray. Jamal has one brother, Lamar. He considers his father the greatest influence in his life. Jamal chose the number 23 when he was young, as it represents the date of his birthday.
Successive clubs
Here’s the evolution of Jamal Murray’s career, from its beginnings to the present day.
Starts and university (2013-2016)
Jamal Murray shone from his high school years at Orangeville Prep, where he was MVP of several tournaments. At Kentucky University, he impressed with his performances, becoming the team’s all-time leading freshman scorer. In 2016, he entered the NBA draft.
Denver Nuggets (2016-present)
Selected seventh overall by the Denver Nuggets in 2016, Murray quickly proved his worth. He was named MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge in 2017. His talent was confirmed over the seasons, culminating in a personal best 48 points against Boston in 2018. In the playoffs, he led Denver to the Western Conference Finals in 2020.
Return from injury and NBA championship title (2020-2022)
After a serious knee injury in 2021, Murray missed the entire 2021-2022 season. His return in 2022 was landmark, helping the Nuggets to their first NBA title in 2023. He set records and was a key element in the Nuggets’ victory.
National selection
Murray represented Canada as a teenager, winning a bronze medal at the FIBA Americas U16. He also contributed to Canada’s silver medal at the 2015 Pan American Games. In 2022, he signed a three-year contract with the Canadian national team.
Game style
Jamal Murray is known for his agility and versatility on the court. He excels as a playmaker, capable of scoring from anywhere. His three-point shot is particularly fearsome, making defense difficult. Murray also makes effective use of the jump shot, a major asset in his game. His ability to penetrate the opponent’s defense enables him to create opportunities for himself and his team-mates. He has good vision of the game, facilitating decisive passes. His stamina and determination are remarkable, often playing for long minutes. Jamal is also renowned for his ability to raise his game in critical moments. His defense is solid, contributing to rapid counter-attacks. In short, Murray is a complete player, capable of impacting the game in a multitude of ways.
Jamal Murray in NBA 2K
Jamal Murray debuted with a score of 75 in NBA 2K17. His score then rose to 76 in NBA 2K18. In NBA 2K19, he saw a slight rise to 80, underlining his development as a player. NBA 2K20 marked another rise to 82, confirming his upward trajectory. With NBA 2K21, he maintained a respectable score of 84, before rising to 86 in NBA 2K22, demonstrating his ability to stay at the top of his game. However, his score dropped slightly to 84 in NBA 2K23, before rising again to 88 in NBA 2K24.
In NBA 2K24, Jamal Murray also features in the All-Time version of the Denver Nuggets with a rating of 88, a three-point score of 86 and a dunk rating of 82.
NBA jersey of Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets)
Jamal Murray’s official NBA jersey is in stock on the NBA Store. It is available in three different colors: white (home), blue (away) and dark blue (Jordan edition).
Jamal Murray’s salary
In 2024, Jamal Murray earns $33,833,400 with the Denver Nuggets. With the Nuggets, he is the second-highest paid player. Murray’s successive salary increases testify to his growing importance within the team. In 2023, his salary was $31,650,600, also with the Nuggets. His salary will rise further to $36,016,200 in 2024-2025.