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Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in May 2025
Another game, another milestone is in the books for the Denver Nuggets veteran Jamal Murray. Following the Friday night 135-129 victory over the Utah Jazz, the Nuggets’ sharpshooter earned himself what Nikola Jokic simply considers a reward.
Murray has the most three-pointers in a single season for the Nuggets, beating out his former teammate, Michael Porter Jr.
As Jokic watches his longtime teammate continue to thrive throughout the 2025-2026 NBA season, he wants to see Murray earn another accolade he hasn’t landed yet.
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GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 21: Nikola Jokić #15 and Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets react during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on November 21, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
“With how the league is going, I think the three-point shot is really important. I think it’s a reward for [Jamal Murray] playing really well the last two, three years and this season,” Jokic said of Murray on Friday night.
“He kind of gets rewarded with All-Star, this and that, and the records, maybe All-NBA teams, who knows? I think he played really well the last two, three years, and this is just a reward for him.”
Jokic is hopeful for an All-NBA bid for Murray.
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 14: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets shoots a 3-pointer during the State Farm 3-Point Contest during 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome on February 14, 2026 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Back when Murray was a rookie for the Nuggets, he earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2017. It was clear at the time that the seventh-overall pick out of Kentucky had a bright future in Denver.
But Jokic wants to see the numbers allow for Murray to add more accolades to his resume.
In 2023, Murray was a first-time NBA Champion. That was and remains his top team accolade. As far as personal ones go, Murray landed an All-Star acknowledgement for the first time in 2026.
GettyDENVER, CO – OCTOBER 22: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets looks up during a timeout in the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena on October 22, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
Leading up to All-Star weekend, Murray was shooting 48.5% from the field and 42.5% from three, averaging 25.7 points per game. He was also producing 7.6 assists per game, along with 4.4 rebounds per game.
Since the Nuggets returned from the break, Murray has appeared in 26 games. He’s hitting on 39.6% of his shots from beyond the arc, producing 25.1 points per game. Murray is also posting 6.8 assists per game, along with 4.5 rebounds per game.
Being an All-Star, Murray should surely land some serious consideration to get on an All-NBA team. The forward has seven more games to build on his case.
The Nuggets and the Golden State Warriors will meet next on Sunday, March 29, at 10 PM ET.
Justin Grasso Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso
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