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 currently playing for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. He also plays for the Canadian national team. After a single season of college basketball with the Kentucky Wildcats, Murray was drafted seventh overall by the Nuggets in 2016. A key player for Denver, he played a crucial role in the team's NBA championship victory in 2023.

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2009: Nuggets reached the Western Conference Finals

In 2009, the Nuggets reached the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2009, ultimately losing to the Los Angeles Lakers.

April 2016: Declared 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 a #1 ranking early in the season and the SEC title.

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.

2020: Explosive performance in the 2020 NBA playoffs

During the 2020 NBA playoffs, particularly in the first-round matchup against the Utah Jazz, Jamal Murray had a career-defining performance. He demonstrated exceptional scoring ability, including a 50 point game.

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: Return to play after injury

On October 19, 2022, Jamal Murray played his first game in eighteen months, scoring 12 points in 26 minutes in a loss against the Utah Jazz, marking his return after recovering from an ACL tear.