Jamal Murray is a starting point guard for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. Born on February 23, 1997, and hailing from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Murray won one NBA championship in 2023 with the Nuggets.
Murray was selected seventh overall in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets, Murray quickly established a formidable partnership with Nikola Jokic. In the 2023 NBA Finals, Murray and Jokic became the first pair of teammates to record 30 points triple-double in an NBA game. Murray's game-winning fadeaway jump shot over Anthony Davis in the 2024 playoffs Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers has become one of the iconic moments of his career.
Jamal Murray Shoe Deal
Jamal Murray signed a shoe deal with New Balance in December 2024, according to Bleacher Report. With this agreement, Murray became one of the very few players in the NBA to have a shoe deal with New Balance. Kawhi Leonard, Darius Bazley, Dejounte Murray, Aaron Nesmith, and Zach Lavine are some of the other stars who have deals with the brand.
Murray sported the latest TWO WXY v3 shoes during the 2023 NBA playoffs and the Finals, as per Kixstats. The Two Wxy v3 shoe line catered towards Murray has multiple cool shoes most of whom are inspired by his personal preference and likeness. His deal with New Balance was surprising for many, but the Denver Nuggets point guard wanted to do something different as he said in an interview sometime after the announcement on Twitter went viral.
By signing Jamal Murray to endorse their products on and off-court through exclusive sneaker releases and marketing campaigns geared towards engaging fans worldwide, New Balance aims to tap into new markets while expanding its influence among younger generations who admire top-tier athletes.
Retail Price of newly released TWO WXY v5s
The TWO WXY v5 is available in adult sizes for $120 at select retailers and on the New Balance website. Jamal Murray has been wearing New Balance TWO WXY v5 in the 2024-25 NBA season, as per Kixstats.
The shoe debuts in two colorways, Bullseye, and Ultra Pink, with additional team colorways expected. The Bullseye colorway pays homage to Murray’s alter ego, the "Blue Arrow", featuring a red "X" under the laces. Meanwhile, the Ultra Pink colorway blends vibrant cotton candy-inspired tones. It builds upon the successful FuelCell and Fresh Foam technology seen in previous models, introducing a combination midsole with FuelCell for energy return and Fresh Foam X at the heel and forefoot for impact protection.
FAQs on Jamal Murray
A. Jamal Murray signed with New Balance in late 2020.
A. Founded in 1906, New Balance is an American apparel company based in Boston, Massachusetts.
A. Jamal Murray is a Canadian. He was born in Kitchener, Ontario.
A. Jamal Murray has one ring that he won with the Denver Nuggets in 2023.
