Michael Malone defends Jamal Murray after his 45-point masterpiece, highlighting his value and resilience amid criticism of his max contract.

Prior to the 2024-25 NBA season, the Denver Nuggets gave Jamal Murray a four-year extension worth $208 million. At the time that the deal was made, there was little for Nuggets fans to be upset about.

Denver coach Michael Malone was asked pregame about ... Jamal has been catching a lot of heat this year,” Malone said. “Jamal Murray didn’t pay himself $[52] million [per season].

We should have been up 20 at halftime,” Michael Malone said after the Nuggets’ loss to the Bulls. “We messed with the game.” ...

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DALLAS -- After Jamal Murray's best offensive performance of the season, Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone defended his star guard who admittedly struggled to start the season. "I think the ...

Michael Malone: "Jamal Murray didn't pay himself $54 million. We did that as an organization because we believe in him. We don't win our first franchise championship without Jamal Murray." ...

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone passionately defended Jamal Murray following the star guard’s electrifying 45-point performance in a 118-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. " ...