1. Nikola Jokic's childhood dream was to become a professional horse rider, but his love for basketball ultimately took precedence.
1. Despite being known for his incredible passing skills, Jokic initially struggled to learn the basics of basketball and had to be taught the game from scratch.
1. Jamal Murray's passion for basketball was ignited when he attended a summer basketball camp led by his idol, Kobe Bryant.
1. Jamal Murray's passion for basketball was ignited when he attended a summer basketball camp led by his idol, Kobe Bryant.
1. Before joining the NBA, Murray played for the Canadian National Team and won a gold medal at the 2015 FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship.
1. Jokic is the first center in NBA history to record a triple-double in a playoff series-clinching game.
1. Murray holds the record for the most points scored by a Canadian player in a single NBA playoff game, with 50 points against the Utah Jazz in the 2020 playoffs.
1. Jokic and Murray have formed one of the most potent duos in NBA history, becoming the first pair of teammates to each record multiple 40-point games in the same playoff series.
1. Murray's incredible shooting prowess was on full display during the 2020 NBA playoffs, where he averaged 26.5 points per game on an outstanding 50% shooting from the field.
1. Jokic is known for his unique playing style, often described as a "point center" due to his exceptional passing and playmaking abilities.
1. Both Jokic and Murray have shown exceptional resilience and clutch performances, leading the Nuggets to numerous come-from-behind victories throughout their careers.