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 for one season before being drafted seventh overall by the Nuggets in the 2016 NBA draft.
1987: Magic Johnson and James Worthy
In the 1987 NBA Finals, Magic Johnson and James Worthy became teammates in NBA history to each put up at least 25 points and 10 assists in an NBA Finals game.
2013: FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship
In 2013, Jamal Murray represented Canada at the FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship, 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.
2015: Pan American Games Silver Medal
In 2015, Jamal Murray played for the Canadian national team at the Pan American Games, helping the team win a silver medal.
2015: Nike Hoop Summit MVP
In 2015, Jamal Murray scored a game-high 30 points and was named the MVP at the Nike Hoop Summit.
2015: BioSteel All-Canadian Basketball Game MVP
In 2015, Jamal Murray was named MVP of the BioSteel All-Canadian Basketball Game.
February 17, 2017: Rising Stars Challenge MVP
On February 17, 2017, Jamal Murray was named MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge after posting 36 points and 11 assists.
2020: Playoff Performance
In the 2020 NBA playoffs, Jamal Murray had standout performances, including a 50-point game against the Utah Jazz.
February 19, 2021: Career-High 50 Points
On February 19, 2021, Jamal Murray scored a then career-high 50 points in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, also being the second player to get 50 points while shooting more than 80 percent from the field and from three-point range.
October 19, 2022: First Game Back 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 hit a buzzer-beating, game-winning fadeaway jump shot over Anthony Davis in Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers.
