Jamal Murray is a Canadian point guard for the Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada on February 23, 1997, Murray was selected as the seventh overall pick by the Nuggets in the first round of the 2016 NBA draft. Along with Nikola Jokic, he guided the Nuggets to the Western Conference finals in 2020 and helped the franchise win its first NBA championship in 2023.
Murray, who reportedly averages 18.0 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game in his NBA career, played just one season for the Kentucky Wildcats in his college career before turning professional. He averaged 20.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game for the Wildcats in the 2015-16 season, as per reports. Murray was named to both the All-SEC First Team amd Associated Press All-American Third Team in 2016.
Jamal Murray Parents
Jamal Murray was born to his parents Sylvia Murray and Roger Murray on February 23, 1997. Sylvia and Roger also have another son named Lamar Murray, according to the official NBA website.
Jamal Murray Father
Jamal Murray's father is Roger Murray.
Jamal Murray Mother
Jamal Murray's mother is Sylvia Murray.
What is the nationality of Jamal Murray's parents?
Jamal Murray's parents, Sylvia Murray and Roger Murray, are both Canadian. Roger migrated to Canada at the age of nine from Jamaica, while Sylvia moved to Canada from Syria, according to Interbasket.
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FAQs on Jamal Murray
A. Jamal Murray was born and raised in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
A. Jamal Murray's salary for the 2024-25 NBA season is approximately $36 million.
A. Jamal Murray plays for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA.
A. Jamal Murray's height is 6 feet 4 inches.
