History of Jamal Murray in Timeline

Jamal Murray is a Canadian professional basketball player currently playing for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. Following a single season with the Kentucky Wildcats, Murray was drafted seventh overall by the Nuggets in 2016. He played a crucial role in the Nuggets' victory in the 2023 NBA championship, making him the ninth Canadian to win an NBA title. Murray was selected as an NBA All-Star in 2026. He also competes for the Canadian national basketball team in international tournaments.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1987: Referenced 1987 NBA Finals

Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić's performance in the 2023 NBA Finals was compared to Magic Johnson and James Worthy's performance in the 1987 NBA Finals.

February 23, 1997: Jamal Murray's Birth

On February 23, 1997, Jamal Murray, a Canadian professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets, was born.

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2009: Nuggets Advance to Western Conference Finals

In 2009, the Nuggets advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2009.

2013: FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship

In 2013, Jamal Murray represented Canada at the FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship in Uruguay, averaging 17 points, 6 rebounds and 2.4 steals per game, leading the team to a bronze medal.

2013: Named MVP at Jordan Brand Classic International Game

In 2013, Jamal Murray was named MVP at the Jordan Brand Classic International Game, becoming the second Canadian to win the award after Duane Notice.

June 24, 2015: Reclassified and Committed to Kentucky

On June 24, 2015, Jamal Murray reclassified to the class of 2015 and committed to the University of Kentucky to play basketball.

2015: Pan American Games Silver Medal

In 2015, Jamal Murray played for the Canadian national team at the Pan American Games, helping the team win a silver medal. His tournament averages were 16.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while shooting 45.9% from the field.

2015: MVP at Nike Hoop Summit

In 2015, Jamal Murray scored a game-high 30 points and was named the MVP at the Nike Hoop Summit.

2015: MVP of BioSteel All-Canadian Basketball Game

In 2015, Jamal Murray was named MVP of the BioSteel All-Canadian Basketball Game.

April 2016: Declared for the NBA Draft

In April 2016, Jamal Murray declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final three years of college eligibility.

June 23, 2016: Drafted by the Denver Nuggets

On June 23, 2016, Jamal Murray was selected by the Denver Nuggets as the seventh overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.

August 9, 2016: Signed Rookie Contract with Nuggets

On August 9, 2016, Jamal Murray signed his rookie scale contract with the Denver Nuggets.

November 13, 2016: Career High 19 Points

On November 13, 2016, Jamal Murray scored a then career-high 19 points in a 112–105 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

2016: Drafted into the NBA

In 2016, Jamal Murray was selected by the Denver Nuggets as the seventh overall pick in the NBA draft.

February 17, 2017: MVP of Rising Stars Challenge

On February 17, 2017, Jamal Murray was named MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge after posting a game-high 36 points and 11 assists.

April 7, 2017: Career High 30 Points

On April 7, 2017, Jamal Murray scored a career-high 30 points in a 122–106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

November 11, 2017: Career-High 32 Points

On November 11, 2017, Jamal Murray scored a career-high 32 points in a 125–107 win over the Orlando Magic.

January 22, 2018: Career-High 38 Points

On January 22, 2018, Jamal Murray scored a career-high 38 points in a 104–101 win against the Portland Trail Blazers.

February 1, 2018: 33-Point Game Against Thunder

On February 1, 2018, Jamal Murray had a 33-point effort in a 127–124 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

November 5, 2018: Career-High 48 Points

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

November 17, 2019: Season-High 39 Points

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

January 4, 2020: Tied Season-High 39 Points

On January 4, 2020, Jamal Murray tied his season-high of 39 points in a 128–114 loss to the Washington Wizards.

2020: NBA Playoffs Performance

In the 2020 NBA playoffs, particularly during the series against the Utah Jazz, Jamal Murray had multiple high-scoring games, including two 50-point games.

February 19, 2021: Career-High 50 Points Against Cavaliers

On February 19, 2021, Jamal Murray scored a then career-high 50 points in a 120–103 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 50 points without attempting a free throw in the game.

2021: Missed Playoffs Due to ACL Tear

In 2021, Jamal Murray missed the playoffs due to recovery from an ACL tear.

May 24, 2022: Commitment to Canadian National Team

On May 24, 2022, Jamal Murray committed to play with the Canadian senior men's national team for three years.

October 19, 2022: First Game After ACL Injury

On October 19, 2022, Jamal Murray played his first game in eighteen months after recovering from an ACL tear, scoring 12 points in a loss to the Utah Jazz.

January 9, 2023: Season-High 34 Points

On January 9, 2023, Jamal Murray scored a then-season-high 34 points in a 122–109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

2023: Missed FIBA Basketball World Cup

In 2023, Jamal Murray decided to miss the FIBA Basketball World Cup to recover from his championship-winning NBA season, despite initially joining Canada's preparations.

2023: NBA Championship with the Denver Nuggets

In 2023, Jamal Murray was a key contributor to the Denver Nuggets' first NBA championship run.

April 22, 2024: Game-Winning Shot Against Lakers

On April 22, 2024, Jamal Murray made a game-winning shot over Anthony Davis in Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers, giving the Nuggets a 2–0 series lead.

May 6, 2024: Fined for Incident

On May 6, 2024, during Game 2 of the Conference Semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jamal Murray threw a heat pack and towel towards the court and was subsequently fined $100,000.

September 7, 2024: Signed Contract Extension with the Nuggets

On September 7, 2024, Jamal Murray signed a four-year, $208 million contract extension with the Denver Nuggets.

2024: Named to Canada's Roster for 2024 Summer Olympics

In 2024, Jamal Murray was named to Canada's roster for the Summer Olympics in Paris.

January 14, 2025: Season High 45 Points

On January 14, 2025, Jamal Murray scored a then season-high 45 points (32 points in the first half) in a 118–99 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

January 2025: Revealed to be a father

In January 2025, it was revealed that Jamal Murray is a father to an 18-month old daughter.

December 3, 2025: 52 point game with 10 three-pointers

On December 3, 2025, Jamal Murray scored 52 points, including 10 three-pointers, in a 135–120 victory over the Indiana Pacers. He became one of two players in Nuggets franchise history to score at least 50 points with at least 10 three-pointers in a single game.