How old is Jamal Murray?

Jamal Murray is one of the best point guards in the NBA who plays for the Denver Nuggets. He helped the Nuggets win their first NBA championship last season. He is also part of the Canadian national team and has played for them in various events.

Jamal Murray Age

Jamal Murray is 26 years old as of October 23. He was born to Roger Murray and Sylvia Murray on February 23, 1997. He developed an interest in basketball at a very young age and started playing with top college prospects in his early teens.

Jamal Murray grew up in a middle-class family with his mom and dad and his younger brother, Lamar. His father, Roger, a former basketball player, inspired Murray to give his all to sports. His mother was also an athlete in college and played a vital role in his upbringing.

High school & college

Murray initially attended Grand River Collegiate Institute in Kitchener, but later transferred to Orangeville Prep in Orangeville, Ontario, where his father worked as an assistant trainer. After his graduation, Murray attended the University of Kentucky in 2015 and played under coach John Calipari.

As a freshman, Murray played 36 games and averaged 20.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. His scoring average was the highest in Kentucky’s freshman records and he was named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press. After one season in college, he declared for the 2016 NBA draft.

NBA career

In 2016, Murray was selected with the seventh overall pick by the Denver Nuggets. On November 13, 2016, he recorded 19 points in a match against the Portland Trail Blazers. Murray was named on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in his first year.

In his second season, Murray led the Nuggets to several victories. On January 22, 2018, he scored 38 points in a 104-101 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He also had a 48 point game against the Boston Celtics.

In 2019, Murray signed a five-year deal with the Nuggets, worth approx. USD 160 million. He continued to perform at a high level and often showed that he can be the difference maker in the playoffs.

However, on April 12, 2021, Murray suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his left knee whilst playing against the Golden State Warriors. He underwent a surgical procedure on his left knee on April 21 and the Denver Nuggets announced that he will miss the whole season.

After missing more than a year off the court, Murray is now back to his best and helped the Denver Nuggets win their first NBA championship. He had 14 points and 8 rebounds in the closeout game of the NBA Finals. He averaged 26.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game in the 2022/23 playoffs.