Jamal Murray can make a comeback before the Playoffs to make Nikola Jokic and Co a title contender this season.
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The last we saw of Jamal Murray in the Nuggets uniform was almost a year ago against the Golden State Warriors. In April 2021, he tore his ACL in the left knee whilst, a season where Nikola Jokic would go on to win his first-ever MVP and the Nuggets were considered a championship contender.
After showing off All-NBA level play in the 2020 Playoffs averaging 26.5 points, 5.8 assists, 4.8 rebounds, and a steal in the 19 games Denver played, Murray was expecting an All-Star year ahead of the 2020-21 season.
Although he was playing at a great level he had some issues throughout the season, and it finally snapped to end his season for good just a month before the Playoffs. Murray was averaging 21.2 points and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 47.7% from the field and 40.8% from three-point range in the 2020-21 season before the injury.
But now he can finish the business he left off last season by making a comeback around the same time when he got injured and was assessed to be out throughout this season.
Jamal Murray is playing for Nuggets’ G-league affiliates, might make a comeback this season
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Jamal Murray is going to suit up for the G-league affiliates of the Nuggets. Not for a 5v5 but just for the practice sessions, which might soon turn into regular games with Grand Rapids.
If Murray does comeback this season, it will surely make the 6th placed Nuggets a title contender with or without MPJ in the lineup. Because the way Nikola Jokic is dominating the league without him is nothing but a treat to watch.
And if he doesn’t, well, the Joker might still lead them to win a series or two, but no further than that, as Nuggets do not have a second proven consistent scoring threat for the Playoffs.
