Nuggets' Jamal Murray Says He's Aiming to Be the Best Player in NBA History

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has pretty lofty goals for his career.

The 27-year-old explained that he works towards being the "best player ever" and that having steep aspirations is crucial for getting the most out of his abilities.

"Of course," Murray said, per Melissa Rohlin of Fox Sports. "And I strive to be the greatest. I want to be the best player ever. Obviously, if you don't shoot high, then you're never going to get there. I think (Nikola) Jokić is the greatest player right now. And I try to be a close second."

Murray has career averages of 17.4 points, 4.5 assists and 3.7 assists across seven seasons. He has notably improved on his early career numbers, as he has averaged more than 20 points in each of his last three seasons.

He has never been named an All-Star, but his solid regular-season play surely makes a case. His postseason play is even more notable.

He was a major contributor during the Nuggets' championship run in 2023, averaging 26.1 points, 7.1 assists and 5.7 rebounds across 20 games. He, alongside Jokić, makes the Nuggets a force to be reckoned with and a threat to repeat as champions in 2023-24.

Denver is currently 45-20 and is tied for first place in the Western Conference with the Oklahoma City Thunder.