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    Jamal Murray

    Jamal Murray

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

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    Honours

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    Rankings

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    Covers

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    Records

    Jamal Murray's career is marked by historic playoff scoring and a championship ring. He is one of only two players alongside Michael Jordan to have multiple 50-point games in a single playoff series, and he is the first to score 50 in a Game 7. His 2023 title run solidified the Nuggets as champions and established him as a clutch performer. His first All-Star selection in 2026 recognized his consistent excellence as a guard in a loaded Western Conference. Murray also holds the Kentucky freshman record for three-pointers, a testament to his shooting prowess.

    Jamal Murray receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    NBA Champion

    National Basketball Association·2023

    Won the NBA Finals with the Denver Nuggets.

    NBA All-Star

    National Basketball Association·2026

    Selected as a reserve for the Western Conference All-Star team.

    NBA All-Rookie Second Team

    National Basketball Association·2017

    Recognized among the top rookies of the 2016–17 season.

    Rankings & Lists

    #25th

    ESPN's Top 100 NBA Players

    ESPN·2023
    #30th

    ESPN's Top 100 NBA Players

    ESPN·2024
    #29th

    The Athletic's Top 125 NBA Players

    The Athletic·2024
    #28th

    CBS Sports' Top 100 NBA Players

    CBS Sports·2024

    Magazine Covers

    SLAM Magazine

    2016

    The Canadian Kid

    Sports Illustrated

    2023

    The Rise of Jamal Murray

    Records & Feats

    First player in NBA history to score 50 points in a Game 7

    Historic First·2020

    Scored 50 points in Game 7 of the 2020 first-round playoff series against the Utah Jazz.

    Most three-pointers in a season by a Kentucky freshman

    College Record·2016

    Made 113 three-pointers during the 2015–16 season at the University of Kentucky.

    First Canadian to score 50 points in an NBA playoff game

    Historic First·2020

    Scored 50 points in Game 4 of the 2020 first-round playoffs against the Utah Jazz.