OMAHA, Neb. — Nuggets coaches are trying to get guard Jamal Murray, their top draft pick, ready for more than backing up at the shooting guard spot, his natural position.

“We’re going to have him play on the ball and off the ball, he’s got to learn all the spots on the floor,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. “That’s what a good point guard should do anyway. We’ve often talked about the allure of Jamal is that he is a versatile player. He’s going to be fine. He’s a smart kid. He cares. And we have plenty of coaches to help him, if he has any questions in terms of the offense.”

Murray has many questions just two days into his first NBA training camp. He likes how he’s started camp yet acknowledges there is a steep learning curve in getting up to speed at the point guard spot.

“Keeping track of the plays, keeping track of what your job is and where everybody is going to be,” Murray said. “Part of being a point guard is knowing what’s going to happen and just keeping my energy up and staying sharp and staying ready.”

Asked about the first three practices, Murray said, “Good system, very organized, just having a lot of fun.”

Malone has made certain Murray, who played one season of college ball at Kentucky, is aware of what he’s about to face.

“I think his biggest challenge is going to be physicality,” Malone said. “You’re a 19-year old kid coming into the NBA – it’s NBA, no boys allowed. He’s already going through it going against the vets. It’s a lot different than summer league. Fighting through the rigors and the demands of an NBA season and the physicality of NBA players.”

Malone likes what he’s seen so far.

“I told him before camp started – just like I told Malik and Juancho – take a deep breath, you don’t have to impress anybody, you’re here for a reason, just go out there and be true to yourself,” Malone said. “A lot of young guys try to do too much. But Jamal has been good. He’s made some good plays, he’s shooting the ball well, he’s been able to show some of his offensive versatility.”