It took until September, but Jamal Murray finally got the extension from the Nuggets that he wanted. There were initial rumors of an extension getting close dating back to the beginning of July, but nothing came to fruition until now.
Here are some initial reactions from social media about Murray’s four-year deal:
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray has agreed on a four-year, $208 million maximum contract extension, his agents Jeff Schwartz and Mike George tell ESPN. The deal — guaranteeing Murray $244M over next five seasons — secures a franchise cornerstone to the Western contender. pic.twitter.com/XDfBM4oX1Z
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 7, 2024
Nuggets fans: I want y’all to understand the reality of Jamal Murray’s signing today: this is the team. Unless they trade a core member going forward, this is the team. Denver is down to a couple of first round picks and vibes. The money is largely gone
— Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) September 7, 2024
Good. Distraction over. If you’re thinking this is a bad choice, I think you’re approaching it in the wrong way. Try to resist being reactionary over one season. He’s Jamal Murray. Treat him like he’s an adult and champion https://t.co/XeoZgkDjyy
— will jones ⚒️ (@Will_d_jones) September 7, 2024
Jamal Murray averaged 26/8/6 on 49/39/95 over the WCF and Finals two years ago as a 25-year-old and then dragged himself over the finish line because he had a fucked up leg against one of the best defenses in the world. A lot of very unstable people out there.
— bigmacadamia55 (@bigmacadamia55) September 7, 2024
I’m no way saying he isn’t deserving but that’s a crazy number to look at considering jamal Murray isn’t an all star.
244M’s for a non all star is wild to see. https://t.co/bkzwQSaS3o
— Jamal Cristopher (@JamCristopher) September 7, 2024
Jamal Murray career so unique. Getting a ring and $50+ million a year but having zero individual awards or all star selections https://t.co/dVdwZl7E1T
— The Hood Therapist (@OhhMar24) September 7, 2024
Jamal Murray is a lot better than Derrick white bro let’s stop acting like Murray some scrub 😭
— champ godspeed (@levitatedcoffee) September 7, 2024
52 mil a year for Jamal Murray this is why football players have so much animosity lmao
— alexis (@alexisfromvegas) September 7, 2024
