Jamal Murray Reacts to Golden State Warriors Free Agent Joining Nuggets

Jamal Murray gave his first reaction on Dario Saric

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) reacts after a play in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game five of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Last season, Dario Saric was a key member of the Golden State Warriors' bench unit. This season, he's looking to bring that same impact to the Denver Nuggets, and he has the confidence of Nuggets star Jamal Murray.

During training camp, Jamal Murray spoke at length with reporters, and one of the topics he discussed was the signing of new backup big man Dario Saric. While it's early, Murray had great praise for the former Warriors backup.

This Šarić pass was a DIME pic.twitter.com/8IWqsBbit6

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) October 8, 2023

"Good man, he knows how to play, that's the biggest thing," Murray said. "He knows how to play the game. He's willing to do whatever it takes to get a dub. I think he's very versatile, I think he's going to be a great playmaker for us as well. I think he's an underrated player. He's going to be a big part of that second unit."

Jamal Murray on Denver re-discovering competitive edge:

“I think anytime you lose, it kind of brings that side out of you — out of everybody.

I think we’re on the right track…I just think we’re all ready to get it going.” pic.twitter.com/tYoVRr1r4T

— DNVR Nuggets (@DNVR_Nuggets) September 28, 2024

As a member of the Warriors, Saric averaged 8.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists on 47/38/85 shooting from the field. He played 64 games, started in 9 games, and averaged 17.2 minutes a game. As a big man, there are very few backup bigs that can space the floor the way that Dario Saric can. Ideally, Saric should present a brand new element to the Nuggets' bench lineup with his ability to space the floor.

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