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By Michael Saenz

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DENVER, CO – JANUARY 22: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets brings the ball down the court against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Pepsi Center on January 22, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – JANUARY 22: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets brings the ball down the court against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Pepsi Center on January 22, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

Denver Nuggets

Jamal Murray 

The Denver Nuggets have a great young core, one of the best in all the NBA. In fact, they likely have a number of the most underrated players n the league. Of all their young players, though, I think Jamal Murray is the best. And that’s including Nikola Jokic.

Go ahead and tear me apart, but I just love what Jamal Murray can do on the basketball court. He has gotten better in each season he’s been in the NBA, and I believe that we should expect another jump heading into his third season in the NBA.

One of the biggest improvements from his rookie to second season came in his efficiency. Last season, he shot 45 percent from the field and 35 percent from 3-point range. If he can continue to improve in those areas, he will have another big jump.

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