Former NBA star Steve Nash had high praise for Kentucky signee Jamal Murray following Canada’s win over the Dominican Republic last night at the Pan Am Games.
Following the game, Nash spoke about Murray’s performance and even hinted that Murray might have a shot at making Canada’s senior team roster for the Olympic qualifying event in August.
Here’s an excerpt of Nash’s comments:
The wave of Canadian basketball talent seems never-ending and Murray is the latest next big thing. In the space of a year he’s gone from an intriguing prospect to an almost certain lottery pick should he declare for the NBA draft in 2016 and now the 6-foot-5 point guard is pushing to make the national team roster for August’s Olympic qualifying event in Mexico City under the watchful eye of the best floor general Canada has ever had.