History of Jamal Murray in Timeline

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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1987: Johnson and Worthy's NBA Finals Performance

Since Magic Johnson and James Worthy in the 1987 NBA Finals, Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić became only the second pair of teammates in NBA history to each put up 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 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.

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 the University of Kentucky to play basketball.

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: Named 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 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.

November 13, 2016: Scored then 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.

April 7, 2017: Scored a 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 a 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 a 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 Denver 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 a 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: Recorded a 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 with 39 Points

On January 4, 2020, Jamal Murray tied his season-high 39 points in a 128–114 loss to the Washington Wizards.

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.

February 19, 2021: Scored a then career-high 50 points

On February 19, 2021, Jamal Murray scored a then career–high 50 points in a 120–103 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, setting a record as the first NBA player to score 50 points without attempting a free throw.

2021: Missed the remainder of 2021-2022 season due to ACL tear

In 2021, Jamal Murray missed the entire 2021–22 campaign while recovering from his 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: 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.

January 9, 2023: Scored then 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: Decision to Miss FIBA World Cup

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

April 22, 2024: Game-Winning Shot Against the Lakers

On April 22, 2024, in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers, Jamal Murray scored 20 points, including a buzzer-beating, game-winning fadeaway jump shot over Anthony Davis, securing a 101–99 victory.

May 6, 2024: Murray Threw a Heat Pack During Game

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 while he was on the bench, leading to a $100,000 fine.