Given his discretion so far (5.7 points, 4.7 assists and 2.3 rebounds), one would almost tend to think that he is absent, but Jamal Murray is nevertheless very present with the Canada in Paris.
In the shadow of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, RJ Barrett or Dillon Brooks and Andrew Nembhard, the Nuggets leader is not transcendent as he can be in the NBA, but that did not necessarily worry his country during the group stage.
” I am very happy with Jamal » reacted For example Jordi Fernandezhis coach, after the victory against Greece. He made some important free throws at the end. He's a player who can change the course of a game, who can be a nightmare for all our opponents.. »
Then the future coach of the Nets assured, full of optimism: ” The only thing I can see is that he is getting better and better and he will be the best version of himself at the right time.. We are very lucky and very happy to have him among us, because he is one of the best players in the world.. »
In X factor in Paris?
Very clumsy (33% shooting, including 10% at 3-pointers), Jamal Murray is only the sixth most used player by Jordi Fernandez, who does not hesitate to give playing time to the players in the best shape. Without disturbing the 2023 NBA champion.
” I feel good, but I think it's mostly about the team. If I wasn't here, it would still be going well, right? ” he said, well aware that without him, Canada had reached the podium at the last World Cup. ” All that matters is winning and performing well for the country, putting everything else aside. »
However, the Canadians will need a better Jamal Murray during the knockout phase, in X-factor mode, to hope to win a medal and finish off their great adventure in France in style…
” There's a lot of camaraderie, we spend a lot of time together off the field, trying to build that chemistry and get to know each other better. ” shared the Denver player. ” It's a lot of fun to be in the Olympic Village and spend time together and then let it translate on the field.. »
| Jamal Murray | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2016-17 | DEN | 82 | 22 | 40.4 | 33.4 | 88.3 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 9.9 |
| 2017-18 | DEN | 81 | 32 | 45.1 | 37.8 | 90.5 | 1.0 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 16.7 |
| 2018-19 | DEN | 75 | 33 | 43.7 | 36.7 | 84.8 | 0.9 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 18.2 |
| 2019-20 | DEN | 59 | 32 | 45.6 | 34.6 | 88.1 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 18.5 |
| 2020-21 | DEN | 48 | 36 | 47.7 | 40.8 | 86.9 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 21.2 |
| 2022-23 | DEN | 65 | 33 | 45.4 | 39.8 | 83.3 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 6.2 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 20.0 |
| 2023-24 | DEN | 59 | 32 | 48.1 | 42.5 | 85.3 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 6.5 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 21.2 |
| Total | 469 | 31 | 45.2 | 38.0 | 86.7 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 17.5 | |
How to read the stats? GM = Games Played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots Made / Shots Attempted; 3pts = 3-pointers / 3-pointers Attempted; LF = Free Throws Made / Free Throws Attempted; Off = Offensive Rebound; Def = Defensive Rebound; Tot = Total Rebounds; Pd = Assists; Fte: Personal Fouls; Int = Steals; Bp = Loose Balls; Ct: Blocks; Pts = Points.
