Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray sleeps on an air mattress to stay humble, despite his $207 million contract. The Nuggets are just three years removed from winning an NBA championship, and Murray was a key player in that championship team.
What Drives Murray to Stay Humble?
Murray revealed that he sleeps on an air mattress to remain down-to-earth and appreciate his blessings in life. He said, “I don’t really look at money like that. I’m a pretty humble guy.” Murray wants to be a good example for his little brother, and he believes that being humble is paramount to their family.
Murray's Contract and Career
Murray is currently under a four-year, $207,845,568 maximum contract extension with the Nuggets. He has earned over $218 million in career NBA salary with the Nuggets, and his current deal pays him an average annual salary of about $51.9 million through the 2028-2029 season. Murray, the seventh overall pick of the Nuggets in the 2016 NBA Draft, is expected to remain an elite scorer for the Nuggets.
Recent Performance
During the 2025-2026 NBA regular season, Murray played 75 games for the Nuggets, averaging 25.4 points, 7.1 assists, and 4.4 rebounds in 35.4 minutes per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. The Nuggets' recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of 2W-0D-3L (LLWWL, most recent first), and they lost their last two games. Murray struggled with his shooting efficiency during the Nuggets’ short playoff run this year, averaging 23.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.7 assists over six games as the Nuggets were eliminated by the Timberwolves.
What Comes Next for the Nuggets?
Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman expects everyone, including Jamal Murray, to be a better player next season after their first-round playoff exit against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Adelman said, “Everybody has a responsibility to get better at that stuff and fill that hole.” The Nuggets will look to rekindle their championship hopes on the backs of Murray, Nikola Jokic, and a new-look supporting cast that includes DeMar DeRozan. Ahead of a run of games you can check on our [fixtures](/fixtures) page, the Nuggets will need to adapt to the league and improve their performance. With the current [standings](/standings) and [stats](/stats) in mind, the Nuggets have a long road to recovery, but with Murray's humility and dedication, they might just make it back to the top.
