OMAHA, Neb. — Nuggets coaches are trying to get guard Jamal Murray, their top draft pick, ready for more than backing up at the shooting guard spot, his natural position.
“We’re going to have him play on the ball and off the ball, he’s got to learn all the spots on the floor,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. “That’s what a good point guard should do anyway. We’ve often talked about the allure of Jamal is that he is a versatile player. He’s going to be fine. He’s a smart kid. He cares. And we have plenty of coaches to help him, if he has any questions in terms of the offense.