Jamal Murray is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets. Nicknamed "Blue Arrow", he was drafted seventh overall in 2016 after playing college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. He is known for his exceptional performance in the NBA playoffs and his clutch plays, earning him recognition as one of the best playoff performers in NBA history. Murray also represents the Canadian national team.
February 23, 1997: Jamal Murray is born
Jamal Murray was born on February 23, 1997.
2013: Jamal Murray is named MVP of the Jordan Brand Classic International Game
Jamal Murray was named MVP of the 2013 Jordan Brand Classic International Game, becoming the second Canadian to win the award.
June 24, 2015: Jamal Murray commits to Kentucky
Jamal Murray reclassified to the class of 2015 and committed to Kentucky to play for coach John Calipari.
2015: Jamal Murray scores a game-high 30 points at the Nike Hoop Summit and is named MVP
At the 2015 Nike Hoop Summit, Jamal Murray scored a game-high 30 points and was named the MVP.
2015: Jamal Murray is named MVP of the BioSteel All-Canadian Basketball Game
Jamal Murray was named MVP of the 2015 BioSteel All-Canadian Basketball Game, which features the top high school players in Canada.
April 2016: Jamal Murray declares for the NBA Draft
Jamal Murray declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility.
June 23, 2016: Jamal Murray is drafted by the Denver Nuggets
Jamal Murray was selected by the Denver Nuggets as the seventh overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.
August 9, 2016: Jamal Murray signs his rookie contract
Jamal Murray signed his rookie scale contract with the Denver Nuggets.
November 13, 2016: Jamal Murray Scores a Career-High 19 Points
Jamal Murray scored a then career-high 19 points in a 112–105 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
2016: Jamal Murray is drafted into the NBA
Jamal Murray was selected as the seventh overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets.
February 17, 2017: Jamal Murray Wins the Rising Stars Challenge MVP Award
Jamal Murray was named MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge after posting a game-high 36 points and 11 assists in Team World's 150–139 victory over Team USA.
April 7, 2017: Jamal Murray scores a career-high 30 points
Jamal Murray scored a career-high 30 points in a 122–106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
November 11, 2017: Jamal Murray scores a career-high 32 points
Jamal Murray scored a career-high 32 points in a 125–107 win over the Orlando Magic.
January 22, 2018: Jamal Murray scores a career-high 38 points
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: Jamal Murray has a 33-point effort
Jamal Murray had a 33-point effort in a 127–124 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
November 5, 2018: Jamal Murray scores a career-high 48 points
Jamal Murray scored a career-high 48 points in a 115–107 win over the Boston Celtics.
November 17, 2019: Jamal Murray records a season-high 39 points
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: Jamal Murray ties his season-high with 39 points
Jamal Murray tied his season-high 39 points in a 128–114 loss to the Washington Wizards.