Career Timeline of Jamal Murray: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Jamal Murray built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jamal Murray is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. After playing college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, he was drafted seventh overall by the Nuggets in 2016. Murray played a crucial role in the Nuggets' 2023 NBA championship victory, making him the ninth Canadian to win an NBA title. He also represents Canada in international basketball competitions.

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2013: FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship

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

2015: Pan American Games

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

April 2016: Declaration for the NBA Draft

In April 2016, Jamal Murray declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility after leading the Kentucky Wildcats to the SEC title and an appearance in March Madness.

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 NBA draft.

August 9, 2016: Signed Rookie Scale Contract

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

2016: NBA Draft and Nuggets Signing

In 2016, Jamal Murray was drafted by the Denver Nuggets as the seventh overall pick.

2020: Playoff Performance Against Jazz

In the 2020 NBA playoffs, particularly during the first-round matchup against the Utah Jazz, Jamal Murray had multiple high-scoring games, including a 50-point performance in Game 4. He addressed racial injustice by honoring George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

May 24, 2022: Commitment to Canadian National Team

On May 24, 2022, Jamal Murray agreed to a three-year commitment to play with the Canadian senior men's national team.

October 19, 2022: First Game After Injury

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

2023: Missed FIBA Basketball World Cup

In 2023, Jamal Murray joined Canada in their preparations for the FIBA Basketball World Cup but decided to miss the competition to recover from his championship-winning NBA season.

2023: NBA Championship with the Nuggets

In 2023, Jamal Murray was a key contributor to the Denver Nuggets' first NBA championship run, becoming the ninth Canadian to win an NBA title.

April 22, 2024: Game-Winning Shot Against Lakers

On April 22, 2024, Jamal Murray hit a buzzer-beating, game-winning shot against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs, securing a 101–99 victory.