Naji Marshall Highlights - Signs with the Dallas Mavericks!

The Dallas Mavericks have signed 3&D wing Naji Marshall as a replacement for Derrick Jones Jr. The 26 year old is coming off of a career year with the Pelicans and will look to have a big impact in the Mavericks rotation.
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[@JadensWisdom]

You can tell by his passing and decisions that he has high basketball IQ, he will most definitely be playing winning basketball in Dallas I have no doubt

[@lenzoltan]

This is a steal more than usual 3&d . handles, midrange, playmake, court vision

[@onlyfacts3178]

a steal ??? another bench player to the SF position? because DJJ is gone and he is the only one at that spot..so MAVS will have a 7 PPG player who shoots 38% from 3 and 44% on open shoots thats not enough for a team that wants to win a TITTLE...

[@jnthnmrry]

@@onlyfacts3178yes a steal lol, he will double his minutes with the mavs and that will easily inflate his stats, adding the fact he now has the luka effect in his favor

[@DoPtRiGGa]

@@onlyfacts3178 You don't know or understand ball at all brother

[@onlyfacts3178]

@@DoPtRiGGa no..i dont..i just got a lot of money because at the beggining of the season i bet on CELTICS winning the TITLE. JOKIC the MVP / GOBERT the DPOY / WEMBY ROY and i bet that OKC was going to be a TOP 5 team in the WEST... Imagen not knowing a thing about basketball and getting a lot of money on bets..

[@onlyfacts3178]

@@jnthnmrry quantity isnt the same as quality... HE will get higher FG% due to the fact that he is going to play with LUKA who is NBA player who creates more open shoots to his teammates ( 5 more than Haliburton) but that doesnt mean they are good. LOOK at the game were KYRIE and LUKA didnt play against OKC during regular season. ALL MAVS shooters were shooting under 30%.

[@hydromonky]

An immediate offensive upgrade. I cringed every time DJJ drove into the paint with his head down just to fail most of the time. Naji will be swimming in opportunities with Lukai.

[@Carrera_Quan]

So true. DJJ and even PJ. Reminded me of DFS. Everytime they drive. It's cringe worthy.

[@bayouox]

Love flight 55,but this guy has more upside, potential and better fit.

[@quetz6335]

eh, 31% 3pt shooter, same as DJJ but he wont be catching lobs like DJJ did.

[@phuture9830]

@@quetz6335he shot 39% from 3

[@dpend]

@@phuture9830on very low volume shooting, real % will be lower with more attempts per game

[@boristeplitskiy7632]

@@quetz6335he shot nearly 39% from three and you can see he’s comfortable from the corner, which the Mavs need. He also can attack close outs pretty well

[@waynegreen7634]

​@@phuture9830shot 39% from 3 last year. Lobs don't win shit in the NBA. He will probably average 40% percent or better with Dallas. He can create more offensively than DJJ and most importantly he's not built like a twig he's actually very strong. I've seen his defense he's way more aggressive than DJJ. 55 got bullied by Bostons guards. If they couldn't get past him they would just move him out of the way because he lacks size.

[@babybelly1982]

I like his offensive arsenal. I know he's known for his defense but he's a true 3&D wing. Got handles, can shoot, and has some underrated finishing skills in the paint.

[@lenzoltan]

Another bench player who will take his game to next level with Luka

[@waynegreen7634]

He will end up starting if they don't sign Klay.

[@bondinho6114]

He will Start

[@seppuku-]

@@bondinho6114Obviously, he’s just saying he’s going to step up his game from being a bench player for the Pels’. To being a key piece for the Mavs.

[@bondinho6114]

@@seppuku- ahhh yeaaah just understood

[@joshpeveto805]

His passing/handles/finishing at the rim are all upgrades from DJJ. I love the guy but it is an upgrade in every way

[@playmaka_]

Heard he averaged 14.9 pts & 8 rbs a game when he started 25 games in the 2022-2023 season. I like it.... Let's go!

[@emanal8283]

Nico is a beast! Our role players were too one dimensional on Offense. They weren’t consistently great at their roles typically and struggled putting the ball on the floor. Love the upgrades so far

[@philipthavenius9801]

Flight 55 will be missed, but I can see how this guy will do very well in Mavs, hope he will enjoy playing there.

[@mikealdana5884]

Naji actually has something to play for (just look at PJ Washington)

[@sp4ceghstred]

Dudes gonna be an athletic defender and a sniper from 3. Exciting

[@onlyfacts3178]

calling a player that shoots 38% a sniper LOL

[@carterwilliams3970]

He shot 39% from 3. That is 3% above league average. He also wasnt playing with really any great playmakers to get him a lot of open 3s, like he will with luka and kyrie. Hes a very good 3pt shooter.

[@ExiledAnalytics]

@@onlyfacts3178he’ll shoot 40%+ with luka

[@onlyfacts3178]

@@carterwilliams3970 and FG% also dont tell the entire story. MOST of his shoots were uncontested and assisted.. MEANING he isnt really a good shooter. HE cant even shoot 35% from the left corner. HE will have a higher FG% from 3...but players like KENNARD and G.ALLEN those are really the great shooters MAVS should have signed, There is a reason why CELTICS could guard LUKA because they could leave the shooters alone...and with really great shooters around LUKA that wouldnt be possible. LAKERS got a better shooter from the DRAFT..

[@urielalva2949]

Love what I’m seeing from this guy 🔥

[@joshuaabelilla3520]

DFS with handles tho

[@moneygramnowitzki41]

Djj was good but Marshall’s all around ability just looks clearly better when u cut on the tape 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Velveteenvision]

Excited about Naji !

[@gKardos10]

He looks really good. Can't wait to see him in Dallas next season 🏀

[@SkullyFoxy]

why the first clip have to be that one 😭😭😭

[@TheMavsBlog]

Just thought I would remind everyone 😂

[@joshkarney5105]

@@TheMavsBlogit’s only right

[@MDK384]

@@TheMavsBlog naji is uncanny at the buzzer and desperation heaves. he hit a ton of them in college and with the pels. if you have time and are bored it might be fun to look up. i'd love to know the actual percentage. for some reason he's automatic at the buzzer. you can see a bunch just in this reel

[@Avian07]

Luka would elevate this man to new heights. Exciting new acquisition.

[@matthewtropp3529]

In a 2 on 2 Grimes and Marshall woukd beat THJ and DJJ becuase they are better ball handlers shooters and passers. .. Dallas has improved

[@EdomXEdits]

3 and D player

[@ARWINMACHADO]

with decent off the dribble too

[@christophergray3669]

I immediately noticed he can play a little point-forward with his decision making and handle is definitely above average and better than Djj we gone miss the air attack but our offense just became a little more dynamic

[@laslog]

we are gonna miss DJJ

[@carterwilliams3970]

Definitely but naji is more versatile and better overall. Which is what our offense was lacking.

[@DoPtRiGGa]

I dunno this seems like an immediate upgrade, they're very similar players except Naji looks to have a much more pure jumpshot, better handles, better vision, better passing, better finishing inside. He just doesn't have those insane flight 55 hops

[@PeterParker-qj3lb]

@@DoPtRiGGacan he shoot freethrows

[@DoPtRiGGa]

@@PeterParker-qj3lb he can, not automatic but he's like 79% FT shooter to DJJ's 70%

[@user-HONDA9000]

I think he’s better then djj

[@Chiludo_88x]

Definitely

[@waynegreen7634]

Apparently Dallas signed him because they knew they wouldn't be able to sign DJJ but in my opinion Naji should've been the first choice to began with.

[@TheMavsBlog]

I think that’s a fair take. Naji will have a career year in Dallas, almost all 3&D guys do.

[@waynegreen7634]

@@TheMavsBlog not taking anything away from Djj but playing with Kryie and Luka got him like this they got him those open 3s. Physical wise Naji is a beast. Sadly that's what DDJ lacked against Boston he had length but got pushed around. Naji gonna get a lot of open shots too and I love his energy.

[@briannoble1022]

@@waynegreen7634 and he actually has an offensive game in terms of getting off his own shot at all 3 levels...unlike DJJ that can only finish plays with dunks and wide open 3s every now and then. Mavs need players that can get their own shot!

[@waynegreen7634]

@@briannoble1022 I've seen so many people say DJJ is better. There's a difference between a fan only of you're team and a fan of you're team and the NBA because I actually watch as much basketball as I can so I've seen Naji alot this year. To add what you already said he also can't finish at the rim whatsoever he does this random acrobatic layups and dunks but he can't do any of it consistently him and PJ both have issues making they're layups 😅 everyone's like DJJ is so good on defense blah blah blah. He's good obviously but against Boston he got punked man he literally got pushed out of the way. If you gotta beat Boston you need STRONG DEFENDERS that actually lift weights 😂 like you said Naji can create and finish. He shot almost 40% from 3 last season. He plays damn good defense and will put up better numbers than DJJ. I love DJJ but man he's gonna struggle at the clippers when he realizes it different than he's used to. They gonna expect a lot out of him.

[@chirocket4791]

The DJJ and Naji signings were a bit strange. Clippers targeted DJJ?

[@dpend]

No hate to DJJ but he has always been a bag chaser, he knew other teams would be able to offer him more than the Mavs so he went for it

[@ashamsthomas2490]

But he only got 3 mil more than what the Mavs gave Naji..he could have gotten that with the Mavs too

[@Absynthe23]

It's that shady Rich Paul who's doing anything to "weaken" LeBron's toughest competition. First KCP then DJJ.

[@allencastro9344]

​@@ashamsthomas2490it's because DJJ changed agents, the Mavs needs to wait 15 days before they can negotiate with DJJ for a new contract

[@miltonvonahnen6225]

It was DJJ's fault he switched agents from Aaron Turner to Rich Paul this causes friction with The Mavs as they have to wait along with other teams 15 days (which will be July 11) to get signed. He can't officially make an agreement till then and The Mavs weren't willing to wait so they signed Marshall who I think has more upside!

[@ashamsthomas2490]

I don't see this guy guarding the best player on the opposing team.. I understand that the Pels have Herb Jones..but that's gonna be an adjustment for Naji

[@carterwilliams3970]

He is a very good and strong defender but maybe not as quick as djj but also wont get bullied as much by someone like brown or tatum.

[@DoPtRiGGa]

@@carterwilliams3970 Yup he's much stronger

[@MDK384]

he did it a lot for the pels. more than you'd think. he guarded steph, kyrie, lebron, etc. all the time. he's super long, smart, and tough. not a great vertical athlete but he's quick for his size

[@ashamsthomas2490]

Thanks guys. Hope he does the same with the Mavs

[@Velveteenvision]

Have you watched his defensive highlights? He guards players such as Shai Gilgeous, Jaylen Brown, Kyrie, etc kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4bHhmqpYs2Dp5Isi=SVEKH1ysyi4ofLdO

[@raymondfortin6242]

not a bad pick up after djj signs with clips

[@MAVSMANE]

Not just 3&D. He can actually do something off the dribble. Going to miss DJ though

[@DoPtRiGGa]

He can pass too, seems to have high awareness or "basketball IQ". He is going to fit perfectly

[@KYRIEFAN112]

Not me searching up naji defense bro the mavs need more defense so w pick up

[@ROB-ud7yt]

LFG !!!

[@alicemystery5332]

and plays a bit of defense. Thank you Pelicans!!!

[@sav_2212]

Naji 3pt percentage better than DJJ

[@JTSimons]

I think Naji might end up being better than DJJ…

[@TheMavsBlog]

He definitely has a chance!

[@Absynthe23]

Offensively it's a given. He's a better shooter and shot creator. He might not be as good defensively but he's definitely a more balanced two-way player.

[@kerzeratechgaming7024]

Dallas will become the Splash City in addition with Klay.

[@coltondodd3086]

Man I wish we couldve also got Larry Nance

[@teddythian3955]

they got their thj replacement

[@DoPtRiGGa]

This is the DJJ replacement. Klay Thompson is the THJ replacement, Grimes is the Josh Green replacement. All upgrades, Nico Harrison deserves a medal

[@Raiders1223]

As a celtics fan good luck mavs fans youre gonna be lucky to make it out the second round this year

[@TheOrdener]

Second round? Why is that? Most fans are happy with the new trades.

[@SerhiyS1]

Does he have a new hairstyle every match?

[@padz41tv43]

naji

[@amarvijh4504]

Not a single defensive highlight lol

[@briannoble1022]

There were several defensive highlights - do you have eyes? Highlights for guards and wings are usually offensive as well.

[@TheMavsBlog]

There were a couple steals and block in there. Significantly harder to find singular defensive clips fast.

[@MikeJones-fz2mt]

No enough!!! He only 6’5 guard , Dallas needs 6’7 /6’8 wings

[@websalsero]

He is 6‘7 ans plays small forward.

[@boristeplitskiy7632]

He is 6’7 220 bigger than DJJ

[@TheMavsBlog]

Listed at 6’5.75” without shoes. 7’0.75” wingspan

[@sleepmoneyken9234]

He 6'7 and look 6'8 wth you talking about and he not skinny.

[@MikeJones-fz2mt]

@@sleepmoneyken9234 no he does bruh u on KZbin talking about his height , I seen dude in person eye level he not that tall . Maybe to u cause u 5’9 🤣

[@doncooper384]

Another Bench warmer

[@josegarcia9650]

Another casual with no knowledge

[@FlyHiTV24]

You clearly don’t know basketball… lol

[@doncooper384]

This dude ain’t going to do nothing in Dallas with ball hog Luka and Irving

[@Luigi22Green]

“Ball hog Luka” is the reason why DJJ is getting 30 million dollars, dude did nothing until he had Luka and Kyrie throwing him lobs and giving him wide open shots

[@joshuaabelilla3520]

that ball hog made the Clipps pay DJJ $30M, dork

[@aaronallcaps]

sounds like you’ve never once watched a mavericks game lol

[@Johndoe-nb5cw]

Mistaken.

[@bgdgdgdf4488]

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