History of Jamal Murray in Timeline

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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1987: Reference to Magic Johnson and James Worthy

In the 1987 NBA Finals, Magic Johnson and James Worthy achieved a similar feat to Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić by each recording at least 25 points and 10 assists in an NBA Finals game.

February 23, 1997: Jamal Murray's Birth

On February 23, 1997, Jamal Murray was born. He is a Canadian professional basketball player.

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2009: Nuggets Last Western Conference Finals Appearance

In 2009, prior to Jamal Murray joining the team, was the last time the Denver Nuggets advanced to the Western Conference Finals before their 2020 appearance.

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.

2013: Jordan Brand Classic International Game MVP

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: Reclassification and Commitment to Kentucky

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

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.

2015: Nike Hoop Summit MVP

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

2015: MVP of BioSteel All-Canadian Basketball Game

In 2015, Jamal Murray was named MVP of the BioSteel All-Canadian Basketball Game, which showcases the top high school players in Canada.

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.

November 13, 2016: Career-High 19 Points

On November 13, 2016, Jamal Murray scored a then career-high 19 points in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

2016: NBA Draft and Nuggets Signing

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

February 17, 2017: Rising Stars Challenge MVP

On February 17, 2017, Jamal Murray was named MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge after scoring 36 points and 11 assists for Team World.

April 7, 2017: Career-High 30 Points

On April 7, 2017, Jamal Murray scored a career-high 30 points in a 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 win against the Orlando Magic.

January 22, 2018: Career-High 38 Points

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

February 1, 2018: 33-Point Effort Against Thunder

On February 1, 2018, Jamal Murray had a 33-point effort in a win against 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 vs. Grizzlies

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 with 39 points in a loss to the Washington Wizards.

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.

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

On February 19, 2021, Jamal Murray scored a then career-high 50 points in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He set a record by scoring 50 points without attempting a free throw.

2021: Missed Season Due to ACL Injury

In 2021, Jamal Murray missed the entire season due to an ACL tear suffered in April. The Nuggets lost in the first round of the playoffs without him.

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.

January 9, 2023: Season-High 34 Points

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

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.

May 6, 2024: Fined for Throwing Heat Pack

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 by the NBA.