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. Murray played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. He was drafted by the Nuggets as the seventh overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft and won his first NBA championship with the team in 2023.

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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.

June 24, 2015: Reclassified and committed to Kentucky

On June 24, 2015, Jamal Murray reclassified to the class of 2015 and committed to Kentucky to play for coach John Calipari.

2015: Named 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, which includes the top high school players in Canada.

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 playing for the Kentucky Wildcats.

June 23, 2016: Drafted by 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: Scored 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.

February 17, 2017: Named 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 in Team World's victory over Team USA.

April 7, 2017: Scored 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: Scored 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: Scored career-high 38 points

On January 22, 2018, Jamal Murray scored a career-high 38 points, including a three-point play in the final minute, as the Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 104–101.

February 1, 2018: Scored 33 points against Oklahoma City 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: Scored career-high 48 points against Celtics

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

November 17, 2019: Recorded season-high 39 points

On November 17, 2019, Jamal Murray recorded a season-high 39 points and 8 assists, including seven three-pointers, 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 39 points in a 128–114 loss to the Washington Wizards.

2020: Playoff Performance Against Utah Jazz

In the 2020 NBA playoffs, during the Nuggets' first round matchup with the Utah Jazz, Jamal Murray had standout performances including a 50 point game. Following one of the games, Murray addressed racial injustice, honoring George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by having their pictures on his Adidas shoes.

February 19, 2021: Scored 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. He became the first player in NBA history to score 50 points without attempting a free throw in the 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.

January 9, 2023: Season-High 34 Points against Lakers

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

2023: Withdrawal from FIBA Basketball World Cup

In 2023, Jamal Murray decided to miss the FIBA Basketball World Cup to recover from his championship-winning NBA season.

April 22, 2024: Game-Winning Shot vs Lakers

On April 22, 2024, Jamal Murray secured a 101–99 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers with a buzzer-beating, game-winning fadeaway jump shot over Anthony Davis, propelling the Nuggets to a 2–0 lead in the playoff series.