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Jamal Murray Says He’s Better Than Certain All-Stars That Made It Over Him: “I Know I’m Better”

Jamal Murray continues to chase his first-ever NBA All-Star berth, a spot he's likely to miss out on in 2023, but he knows he deserves to be there.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jan 24, 2023
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Jamal Murray was shaping up to be one of the standout guards in the Western Conference. His playoff performances in 2020 showed that Murray is capable of leading a team to wins with 50-point performances whenever the team needs him to deliver. However, an ACL injury in 2021 took a season and a half off Murray’s career, with him finally returning for 2022-23.

His 18.9 points, 5.7 assists, and 4.2 rebounds are impressive, given the injury he’s returning from, but they aren’t All-Star caliber. Murray was on the trajectory to make multiple All-Star games in his career, but the excellence of guards in the West will make it an impossible task for Murray to break in. 

Knowing he’s likely to miss out on being an All-Star in 2023 as well, Murray told The Athletic that he feels he’s better than the players that’ll get All-Star berths ahead of him. 

“I know that I’m better than some of the All-Stars that are in there, yeah. For sure. No question.” (h/t The Athletic)

Making a case for Murray over likely All-Stars like Luka Doncic, Stephen Curry, Ja Morant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Damian Lillard, and even the injury-riddled Devin Booker is nearly impossible. Their numbers and impact on their teams far outshine Murray in Denver, so it seems his path to becoming an All-Star will remain full of obstacles.


The Guards In The Western Conference

We saw C.J. McCollum never make an All-Star appearance because he was playing alongside Damian Lillard and it never made sense for McCollum to get a spot ahead of the guards in the West at the time. The same applies to Jamal, whose team’s primary success is reliant on Nikola Jokic and not him. He is crucial for them but he isn’t the No. 1 option.

Every other guard in the West is leading their team as the primary scoring and creation option, which makes not only their stats better than Murray’s, but their impact is also far more important relative to their role in team success. 

If Jamal can come out of the gates next season and average 25 points or better on good efficiency, he stands a chance. Until then, it looks like Murray may never be able to break through the All-Star game in the West. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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