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Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets has had a very busy few months after winning his first championship.
But he’s not slowing down and is currently preparing to participate in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, playing for his home country of Canada.
Team Canada posted a video, via Hoop Central, of Murray in the gym practicing shots.
The star was landing several from the middle of the court at the logo and it got fans very excited to see what he can do in the World Cup.
Jamal Murray from the logo.
(via @CanBball)
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) August 3, 2023
Some people were shocked to hear that Murray would be playing for Canada instead of America.
However, Murray has always been proud of his Canadian citizenship and has made no secret of his desire to make his country proud.
Bro really playing for Team Canada instead of Team USA
— Doctor Eth (@DoctorEthereum) August 3, 2023
Some said that this video is proof that Murray is surpassing many other guards in the league, including Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors.
That is high praise considering Curry is seen as one of the best shooters of all time.
Better than Curry
— (@HoodiZak) August 3, 2023
Canadian fans are elated to see what Murray is doing and they think they have a legitimate chance of winning the World Cup this year.
#TeamCanada 4Ever @TeamCanada @canada
— BONEDOGGXCII (@MASTASTYLISTIC) August 3, 2023
Between Murray, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dillon Brooks, Kelly Olynyk, and others, the team has a lot of talent.
Team USA is COOKED bro gonna be running circles around Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler
— Ham Takes (@HamTakes) August 3, 2023
Even American fans are worried about what Canada is capable of this year.
“Team USA is COOKED,” one user said, imagining a scenario where Murray is “running circles” around American players Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler.
Murray is coming off of one of his hottest seasons yet.
Not only did he play incredibly well, his team also won the championship.
He is hoping that his good luck and great skill carry over into the games this summer.
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