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Jamal Murray, NBA Players React to Donovan Mitchell’s Heartfelt Post
Dec 27, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) guards in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

While players can be rivals on the court, that doesn't mean they can't be friends off the court. During the 2020 NBA Bubble, Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray went head-to-head during the playoffs in a must-watch series, as both guards put on a talented scoring display en route to a Denver Nuggets seven-game series win, as both averaged over 30 points per game.

However, Mitchell has since departed Utah to head East to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and fans haven't been able to see the two star guards go head-to-head in the postseason since. Recently, though, Murray and other NBA stars took to social media to share their reactions to Mitchell's heartfelt post.

Those were just some of the countless comments Mitchell received from NBA stars around the league, with there being plenty of others and some NFL stars chiming in too. One of the top guards in the NBA, plenty of stars around the league made sure to pour in their support for Mitchell's major news.

This article first appeared on Denver Nuggets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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