Life has been good to Jamal Murray , but it can always be better.

After becoming a father and NBA champion a few years ago, Murray is coming off his most decorated individual season. His best start was rewarded with his first All-Star selection; his body of work over the course of the season earned All-NBA third-team recognition.

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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) controls the ball during game 1 of round 1 of the NBA Championships at Ball Arena on Saturday, April 19, 2026. The Nuggets won the game 116-105. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)

“Just to do it all over again and more.” Murray said of this offseason’s motivation after the Nuggets practiced Wednesday at Ball Arena. “I thought I could’ve made All- (NBA) second team. I’m striving for that, and obviously want to keep the All-Star up, which means I’ve got to have a good start.”

The quest for more starts Thursday in Oklahoma City. Denver’s season-opener comes off the longest offseason Murray has experienced in a while.…