Who are Jamal Murray parents?

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Jamal Murray Parents
Jamal Murray in pregame warm-up v Toronto Raptors, Nov. 2024

Jamal Murray is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays for the Denver Nuggets. Born on February 23, 1997, in Kitchener, Ontario, Murray has been the starting point guard for the Denver Nuggets since they selected him with the seventh overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. Before the NBA, Murray played one season at the University of Kentucky, where he averaged 20 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game in the 2015-16 season. During his freshman year, Murray was named Third-team All-American by the Associated Press and also got a spot on First-team All-SEC.

Along with Nikola Jokic, Murray led the Denver Nuggets to the Western Conference finals in 2020 and a few years later, he helped the franchise win their first NBA championship in 2023. They beat the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals in just 5 games.

Who are Jamal Murray's parents?

Jamal Murray's parents are Sylvia and Roger Murray.

Jamal Murray Father

Jamal Murray Parents
Jamal Murray's father, Roger Murray

Jamal Murray's father is Roger Murray. He was a well-known figure in the local sports scene in Kitchener, Ontario. A former track and field athlete, Roger Murray later transitioned into basketball.

Jamal Murray Mother

Jamal Murray's mother is Sylvia Murray. Sylvia hails from Syria.

What is the nationality of Jamal Murray's parents?

Roger and Sylvia are Canadian. However, Roger migrated to Canada at the age of 9 from Jamaica, while Sylvia moved to Canada from Syria.

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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 USD 36 million approx.

A. Jamal Murray plays for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA.

A. The height of Jamal Murray is 6 feet 4 inches.

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