Jamal Murray enters his ninth NBA season off a career-best year where he averaged 21.4 points per game, yet he remains one of the league’s most notable players without an All-Star selection. This persistent snub has been a personal motivator; after being overlooked again in 2024, Murray stated, “I think you guys have seen me play at a pretty high level against those same guys that are All-Stars”. His playoff heroics remain notable, but the regular-season consistency has always been the question.

The backdrop for this year is different, defined by a subtle but significant shift in Denver’s long-term security. Nikola Jokic, the team’s three-time MVP, decided this summer to delay contract extension talks until 2026. While there is no indication he wants to leave, this move adds an unspoken

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