Jamal Murray: Jon Jones: NBA star Jamal Murray has won the Best Comeback Athlete award at the 2023 ESPYs, beating out UFC legend Jon Jones and other nominees. Murray’s triumphant return to the court after an 18-month absence due to an ACL tear earned him the prestigious accolade. During his acceptance speech, Murray paid tribute to Jones for his own impressive comeback after a three-year hiatus from the UFC. “My man Jon Jones, I was actually there to watch you win this comeback 3 years off,” he said. Murray even offered to share the award with Jones, but not without a joking caveat: “Just don’t choke me out.”
Jamal Murray Requests Jon Jones To Not Choke Him Out
Jones, who won the heavyweight title with a first-round victory, was also nominated for the award, but it was Murray who ultimately took home the trophy. In a gracious gesture, Murray acknowledged the other nominees and spoke highly of Jones’ comeback during his acceptance speech.
Murray’s own comeback was nothing short of remarkable. The 24-year-old suffered a devastating ACL tear during the 2021 NBA season, forcing him to sit out for over a year.
But he worked tirelessly to rehabilitate his injury and make a triumphant return to the court, earning him the recognition of his peers and fans alike.
The ESPYs, which stands for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly, is an annual awards ceremony that honors athletes and sports teams for their achievements over the past year. The Best Comeback Athlete award is given to the athlete who has overcome adversity to achieve success in their sport.
Murray’s win is a testament to his resilience and hard work, and serves as an inspiration to athletes everywhere. His gracious acknowledgement of Jones also shows that sportsmanship and respect are just as important as winning.
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