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. 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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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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.