The court was dedicated to the community after a tragic incident in 2016

Almost everyone in attendance was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray.

It was all for the unveiling of a new basketball court in the Amos Avenue neighbourhood - that was brought to life by the NBA star and the Region of Waterloo.

The hope for the court is to serve as a lasting legacy to a community that was brought together by the tragic death of a young boy in the summer of 2016.

Murray said he was happy to be a part of the opening of the new court. "It feels amazing, makes me want to put some shots up. I just love being around the court."

He said it will have a positive impact on the community

"I mean anytime you can get little kids playing basketball and watching whether it's me, Wiggins, or RJ, watching those guys in the NBA is always something to look forward to."

He said he loves being back home in Waterloo Region.

"I just love the energy, you know guys who want to play basketball, girls and boys that love the sport, and it keeps them out of trouble."

This was not the first visit that Murray made - he visited this community last year to hand out backpacks and school supplies.

The new court in Waterloo has officially been opened @570NEWS pic.twitter.com/VoAkBNL47h — Cali Doran (@calidoran) August 17, 2019