Jamal Murray breaks down in tears after winning NBA title with Denver Nuggets and ending his injury hell
Charlotte Adams
Published Sep 22, 2026
DENVER Nuggets star Jamal Murray burst out in tears after winning his first NBA title.
Point guard Murray, 26, helped his team to a 94-89 win over the Miami Heat in Game 5 to seal a 4-1 series victory.
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And Murray was overcome with emotion after the win on Monday night saw him crowned an NBA champion.
The Canadian star missed the entire 2021-22 campaign after suffering an ACL tear.
And after the victory on Monday, he lifted his shirt over his head to wipe tears from his eyes.
Murray told ESPN: "It was hard to speak. Being out two postseasons… that was everything, man. I felt so much love from everyone in this arena.
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"To see it full circle is amazing.
"This is the first, but it's the first of many. We knew we could do this.
"It's just kind of popping that cherry, and having everyone locked in. We've proved that. I think we can do it again, we can run it back."
Murray was also seen speaking to team owner Stan Kroenke, who led the franchise to their first ever NBA championship.
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The point guard was heard saying: "I appreciate you staying patient with me. Y'all could have gone a different route, I appreciate you staying with me."
Murray scored 14 points while Nikola Jokic led the way with 28 on his way to being named NBA Finals MVP.
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