Jamal Murray's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jamal Murray.

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1987: NBA Finals Teammates Achievement

In the 1987 NBA Finals, Magic Johnson and James Worthy were the only teammates to achieve 25 points and 10 assists in a game since Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic repeated this feat.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

October 19, 2022: Returned to play after injury

On October 19, 2022, Jamal Murray played in his first game in eighteen months, scoring 12 points in a loss to the Utah Jazz.

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.