PJ Washington & Daniel Gafford Have Been GAME-CHANGERS For The Mavericks | 2023-24 Season Highlights

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[@bonzaiitrees908]

Gafford went from Kuzma and Poole to Luka and Kyrie😭

[@futurestrykerz9777]

I'm pretty sure he doesn't mind it at all considering they're in the Finals rn

[@invisobill2125]

Trash bros to the GOAT bros

[@chillax9184]

@@futurestrykerz9777that’s clear as day. You’re saying the obvious

[@KlaugKnaughrt]

@@futurestrykerz9777 OP means Gaff went from bad playmakers to great ones

[@subtleknife1]

@@futurestrykerz9777 yeah bro that’s kinda the point of the comment

[@Colinkrauss1]

God damn I love the internet. One hour ago, I tried searching for highlights of all the good stuff these two did, and couldn’t find anything. Now this.

[@DaveHaze]

Nba is like you rang? 🤣

[@LR-77]

@DaveHaze I read that in Boban’s voice 🤣

[@paulmccarter908]

The internet listens, now.

[@kevinsalinas1563]

Blasemphy

[@shaketin]

I'm tryna see the regular season highlights of the whole team. Cmon nba do it

[@benserlin3448]

Shows how much role players can really make a difference and how fit really matters

[@Iambriangregory]

You're exactly right because teams have such variables you have to find the right combination look at Jeremy Lin he was a nobody and became a somebody just buy a decision to play him I never heard of these guys before and all of a sudden they are right in the center of everything

[@user-sn1ib2sd4m]

Yet time and time and time and time aaaagain these idiot owners and gms throw together a bunch of names with as many all star appearances and hope it'll work. Never does in the modern nba anymore. Even the warriors we're all drafted. Jokic and Murray for nuggets. If celtics win then add tatum and brown to that list. Chemistry and experience together is what wins the championship

[@hientrinh1843]

Mavs don’t building super team , they building super heroes.

[@Physics_Dude]

Batman and Superman.

[@alkalis2124]

Underrated comments

[@Mr_LE3]

PJ standing on bidness with his arms crossed 😂

[@TreyDavis-tc5rm]

🤭

[@channingbloom7125]

100

[@DrSMSing]

Gafford....the dunk heard around the world

[@reececisneros1622]

I know he was a free agency pickup and not a deadline pickup but DJJs impact has been amazing for this team as well. Glad to have him on the mavs.

[@Physics_Dude]

I agree. The 5 athletic defensive studs of Josh Green, PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford, Derrick Jones Jr., and Dereck Lively II will help the Mavs reach the finals many times over the next 5 seasons. We just need to re-sign Jones Jr. and extend him for 5 more seasons!

[@graycie8512]

I must tell you the Mavs team and Mavs bench are the most fun to watch out of all the NBA teams, they're energetic, fun, engage in the game, not to talk about there facial expressions and goofy celebrating dances, you can tell they've built a family among themselves.Let's go MAVS for the championship 🏆❤

[@THEjoelivingstone]

I've always followed 77 and 11. The Trailblazers are dead to me, so I hopped on this bandwagon at preseason. I love this team, it's some of the best ball I've ever witnessed. Bring that ish home and I'll pretend like I live there.

[@Gg-ss7pl]

The most entertaining team for me

[@theemotionalremix]

​@@THEjoelivingstone the whole City of Portland is a mess right now. I'm glad you're now following a team that makes you happy :)

[@johnjohn1446]

I agree. This Mavs team post trades has been special and fun. Theyve only been together for a half s season but already there's been so many cool moments

[@Naultyy]

PJ's had so many clutch shots since he's been in Dallas. Whether it's been layups or 3's, he's shown up when it matter! Just gotta hope this ages well in the finals xD

[@TreyDavis-tc5rm]

female bird nets 🤭

[@love444kaiaa]

@@TreyDavis-tc5rmlike yo moms

[@isaacchillman11]

They will be huge deciding factors in the paint

[@brandonmaddox4862]

I’ve never seen a midseason acquisition make as much impact as I’ve seen these two do for the mavs ever, I’m stunned how much they are helping Dallas

[@xxtmonejoo3217]

I love seeing mark cuban going crazy with the Bench😂😂😂

[@KryptonJM9743]

Should've add Derrick Jones Jr in this highlight montage also 🔥

[@cvillato99]

And D-Live !!

[@Physics_Dude]

@@cvillato99 I agree. The 5 athletic defensive studs of Josh Green, PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford, Derrick Jones Jr., and Dereck Lively II will help the Mavs reach the finals many times over the next 5 seasons. We just need to re-sign Jones Jr. and extend him for 5 more seasons!

[@kennethrosales748]

Happy for DJJ hes been more solid in this dallas team. 🔥

[@KryptonJM9743]

@@cvillato99 yes.. Just imagine how D-Live will improve in the future, so athletic for a big.. Wish he would develop some post moves in the paint like luka with them insane footwork damn 🔥

[@cvillato99]

@@KryptonJM9743 you’re right , he should go do some training with Hakeem the Dream !

[@steviechampagne]

These are the legendary highlights of an iconic NBA season. The year the Lob Goblins brought old school dunking back into the NBA😤

[@joaomaicon1224]

Doncic needed 3 months with a good team to reach the finals

[@superstar_h_gamer5211]

Bruh was basically a thirsty man seeing water for the first time. Bro saw Thj get benched and said we going to the finals 😂

[@jreel]

​@@superstar_h_gamer5211THJ getting benched was needed. He had a couple of bright spots during these playoffs, but he is nothing but a shot chucker. I do commend him for passing more but he's still not a better option over someone like Hardy, who can at least get to the rim if his shot isn't falling.

[@ryanamburgy2791]

@@jreelcrazy how THJ went from being in legitimate 6th man conversations, to getting 0 minutes

[@unbiascowboy1537]

They would be the best team in the league if they would’ve had this team from the beginning.

[@elijahfoggy1583]

Don't forget their young phenom Derrick lively!! Dude was pivotal in the conderen finals!! He was a consistent lob threat and his interior defends can't go unmentioned.

[@kristinaromanova-ne2ti]

Can not find right words to say how much Iam proud of this team ❤Let’s go Mavs!

[@Timduo]

After these two joined the team, luka and kyrie been passing and lob it up every chance they get 😂😂

[@nardojackk]

gafford is working working overtime

[@RayAP17]

Please give us a Lively season highlights video

[@unbiascowboy1537]

He’s getting a lot of credit already let Gafford get some love! People are forgetting how much Gafford has done for this team. I love Lively too but he’s getting a lot of love, people are forgetting about Gafford.

[@plumeria66]

@@unbiascowboy1537I’m actually tired of Mavs fans slandering Gafford saying Lively is better. The two enable each other to be monsters out there. What a luxury to have two bigs. Gafford helped out when Lively was injured since the trade. And his dunks are pure finesse.

[@albertlim5054]

Both are true professionals! Not once in these highlights did I see them talk shit after each finish. Wish them both long healthy careers in the NBA.

[@TreyDavis-tc5rm]

He devoured it 🤭

[@khashmoney6985]

Their effectiveness and impact in the paint offensively just shows how great of a playmaker Luka is.

[@DaveHaze]

Our kings of the rim 💪🦾☝

[@primetimemiles15]

Felt like yesterday these two were on bad rebuilding teams amd here we are watching them contribute to a contending team 🙏

[@EM-Edits554]

Mavs in 6

[@ArmyofDrag343]

mavs in 4, heard it here first

[@Physics_Dude]

@@ArmyofDrag343 - I say 5. C's win game 2 but that's all.

[@vibebmv]

This Is The Best PJ & DG have played since Their Last Yr In College. I'm glad he came back to UK then went lottery.... he learned how to Lead now he Following some Leaders Who Are All Ready Hall of Famers

[@myjmd0819]

2 players that are pivotal to success of Mavs this year. Players that were really not around during Mavs; 2 loses in regular season against BOS

[@thouxanbandswavy2087]

Mark Cuban is a W scout, he knew adding size would help them get to the playoffs 💯

[@Jaxwalkk]

Mark had nothing to do w this buddy💀 n he aint a scout

[@p.1967]

*Nico

[@daryljoe3174]

Must be a casual fan

[@rabd3721]

This was Nico's doing, not really Mark's. If they win a chip, Nico should have all the accolades.

[@cosasquevanjuntas5405]

Literally everybody knew it. There not a single non casual fan who didn't know it

[@vinvinerino721]

Gafford playing more like a DPOY the entire mavs vs min series compared to Gobert. 😂

[@QuintonWhite-tq5hd]

Luka so smart with the LOB. He knows exactly where to throw it to each guy. DG can go GET it, PJ can put it in. Luka & Ky are different. #MFFL Go Mavs!

[@Hatedvarii]

PJ and Gafford deserve everything . They know their roles , don’t complain and play awesome defense . Gafford came from the trash ass shit turd of the wizards and now to the finals 🔥👏

[@rome.mixvlog111]

Gafford was giving the dallas A strong lineup with washington & lively + lukai 💪💪💪💪💪🔥❤️‍🔥🔥❤️‍🔥🔥❤️‍🔥🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 boston will be hard to beat this!

[@KK-45]

This has to be the best trade made by an NBA team in the last decade. When was the last time 2 mid season signings changed the entire landscape of the playoffs?

[@therocklau]

Nico Harrison is by far the best GM this season, what Tim Connelly did in two years with the wolves which already genius level, Harrison did it in one season, without a mega contract signing and prbly not gonna pay much luxury tax next season (contrast to the wolves, if they don't trade KAT, they will be paying a ton)

[@jaimelannister2297]

Gafford literally had more blocks (13) than the fake DPOY (4) in the Wolves series. 💀

[@johnmarkdepol4352]

Yow Daniel Gaffords vertical is kinda crazy fam😮

[@newgenerationbullies]

They dunkin on everybody 🔥🔥🔥

[@unbiascowboy1537]

I love lively but Gafford doesn’t get enough credit! His shot blocking and him being a lob threat has brought this team to another level.

[@plumeria66]

Gafford is my favorite center. I love watching him.

[@jayrfranceliso8921]

Gafford is a potential DPOY!!

[@Davidstone568]

Washington and gafford showed up and got the message really fast from kidd and luka ...its go time newbies. Play hard with me and I'll lead you places you could only dream of

[@RjsCKiwi]

Huge impact..! Awesome trade got a steal.. 👍

[@RjsCKiwi]

Respect. Gaff from Chicago/wiz.. Highlight reel.. PJ Washington had a 40ball.. got game 💯💪👍✌️

[@edwardrosemond7169]

I like PJ and Daniel! Their so good for the Dallas Mavericks! Can’t wait to see what they bring in the 2024 NBA Finals!

[@doubletexted3241]

God Bless you Nico

[@yugah_]

Bro Gaff bulldozing Zubac will be one of my top mavs plays this season

[@Jong_Villanueva]

I'm very Happy for Gafford🤧

[@regal9242]

they'lll be rewarded by the NBA title in a few weeks

[@BSRWeddingFilms]

7:38 “you gotta dunk the thang” 😂😂 Harp

[@BSRWeddingFilms]

What’s most impressive is this is 30 minutes of highlights from only 3 1/2 months of ball. That would be entire careers for most players.

[@samoh4u]

These guys remind of Chandler and Marion back in 2011 when Mavs went on their insane championship run. This playoff run looks very similar to that year they won and the type of players on the team as well.

[@garysewell5194]

To think that Kidd ran the team on their championship run and now given the reigns to take this team to the championship #2! Let's go get those Celts!

[@user-th3qg3vb3t]

4 major steals with Kyrie, Lively, PJ, and Gafford WOW!!

[@Physics_Dude]

And Luka, Jaden Hardy, Josh Green, and Omax Prosper!

[@louschweetz]

As a mavs fan, such a comfort to know that both GAFF and PJ are only 25 years old. Same age as Luka. And don't get me started on DLIVE.

[@GTR24]

This team could have a huge title window

[@louschweetz]

@@GTR24 If they manage to resign DJJ and maybe pull a miracle trading away THJ, lot of room for improvement there to make a run for the back-end of KAI's prime.

[@snowlattes0623]

Pretty inspiring from these two sometimes all you need is the right opportunity

[@jamesmckenna5438]

3 jay and gaff have been a sensation. How about lively chap is a menace of a rookie he looks like a vet. Even Dante exum plucked from obscurity to be animal. Jason kidd deserves major props. I wreckon Mark Cuban is r3gretting selling this team. Luka wnd kyrie are next level

[@meekmeads]

He bought Mavs for 285 million, he sold his majority share for billions. He's laughing to the bank while still being a minority owner.

[@MrDingbat4life]

these two finally got their opportunities to play with a competitive playoff team and oh my have they become the enforcers of that team

[@andreigoudala7575]

They really deserved to be with this team❤

[@GTR24]

Such a good fit! They gotta run it back and win 60+ next season as defending champs

[@user-pk9xz1si7q]

From the bottom to the top

[@joelanthonylopez]

Thank you ESPN for not giving all the flowers to Luka and Kyrie. These two deserves theirs too. They are truly a game-charger in the Mavs team. The more I watched these two play, the more I believe that they are going to win it all.

[@delugesofgrandeur]

I'm stoked for both for going from doomed ass franchises to playing with Kai and Luka. To their credit, they've fit in incredibly well. Big brained moves all around by the Mav's management.

[@seekerdrone]

You have to do another video of Gaff + D-live, and also all the alley oops this season 😂

[@Tunezsun]

1:49-1:59 the man played Defense and didn’t gloat and taunt he continued to run and got the basket and when I was younger that’s what are coaches told us to do if you get the Block and rebound continue to run the floor and get back on offense and you’ll have a chance to get the basket that’s classic basketball I truly miss that 🤧🥲

[@ogeakuche5530]

They stand on B-ness💯

[@Knight93King]

Their contribution to this team is priceless. #WHYNOTUS #MAVSIN7

[@danielleonardosantos7089]

Those two arrived to Dallas and they are so loved now lol

[@thazsar]

Love these two guys!!! #MFFL

[@Anayaaaaa1517]

celtics fans only see Luka and Kyrie. I swear it would be hard for them facing the playoff versions of PJ, Gafford, Lively, and DJJ.

[@Physics_Dude]

Josh Green is going to blow their minds. What he did to Anthony Edwards was special!

[@level11biggerbadderbosses31]

I love this

[@plumeria66]

My favorite center: Daniel Gafford. Spectacular dunks with so much finesse.😊

[@frankmartin4830]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ Good Luck In The Final

[@NeoPayneHK]

with PJ washington , daniel gafford and derek lively came here i love how the "old starting team" Timmy and Dwigh stay right here and do their own thing to keep bench depth

[@KaneMacMusiq]

What else can you expect from Gifford, he from Arkansas he got that ARKANSAUCE!! Just like Scottie Pippen,Bobby Portis,Joe Johnson & Sidney Moncrief 💯🐐🤷🏾‍♂️🏀

[@ilyasyatman833]

Görünmez kahramanlar. Dallas takım olarak şuan müthiş uyumlu.

[@jeysee1936]

and then people thought the hornets won the trade lol

[@respect3216]

01:49 02:51 one man block to finish

[@greedyyawgoo5635]

From Dwight Powell only main center for 10 years to Gafford and Lively reaching Finals for only 1 year.

[@jamalmoutry6947]

And pj always had good seasons in charlotte him and miles bridges its like ayo in Chicago

[@davidalmanza7073]

PJ should have had another game winning bucket against Cleveland if not for Struss hitting a 60 footer lol

[@GTR24]

That game haunted me for months.. until now 😅

[@Chapa-pa-pa]

So was Caleb Martin last year for the Heat. But we all know how that ship goes.

[@Toph.Beifong.]

Meanwhile my Warriors still rolling with 4 guards and Draymond out there 🤦‍♀️

[@IksanRalita]

i agree pj and gafford is huge game changer for dallas, but they forgot lively just because he not starting lineup and rookie his presence on court is quite significant for dallas on some occasion very underrated player

[@plumeria66]

Nobody forgot him, don’t worry. It’s just time to spotlight Gafford. He deserves it!

[@IksanRalita]

@@plumeria66 agree gafford deserves it

[@bisquitnoaqua8909]

Damn the audio for this video is so freakin good.

[@JavickSC]

To think all of this was after the trade deadline....man 🔥

[@thazsar]

What a great highlight video to praise our other stars!!! #MFFL

[@MoonBootMike]

The amount of commercials on this video is unheard of

[@Physics_Dude]

I heard every one of them. But I won't complain because I know it's a business.

[@Daniel-from-Texas]

5:59 - 🤯

[@user-gl3iz7dc8y]

these old dudes cant even keep up with these young cats anymore lol

[@41NewVAWE]

If Gafford can work on his decision making when he cant score of the pass and gets a little more explosive , just a little speed and strength he will be so damn dominant with this team & D live as Rotation is crazy.

[@plumeria66]

Not worried about him. He is dominant in other ways. I’m happy with the way he is playing. He is who he is and Lively is who Lively is. Let’s not keep comparing them. It’s a luxury to have 2 bigs.

[@jaimelannister2297]

Mavs got Gafford because they know he can operate without the ball considering they have Luka and Kyrie who are very ball dominant players. One of the best shot blockers as well.

[@ammielfigaroa]

They are what the Mavs really needs.

[@liquidhoneyjonny]

pj really him

[@maykdennis]

U know he is good when he got 40 mins of highlights

[@alinadacat326]

Lively too.. he came back to close the series.. 😅

[@LR-77]

we’re REALLY gonna need him vs the cs

[@andrewkim7700]

It’s crazy how no one(other than mavs fans) knew who PJ and Gafford were until the playoffs 😅

[@eriksports]

Sam Presti should get a complementary ring if the Mavs win it all. So nice of him to help facilitate the Gafford deal

[@lovelylily197]

mj❤

[@JohnUgbede-Ojo]

Awesome team effort but i feel there should be a video for Jones Jnr and Lively

[@Crossover-editz3]

Finally

[@brianfrancia3798]

If the Mavs win the title it'll be like when Marc Gasol was acquired at the trade deadline in 2019 and Sheed in 2004.

[@Physics_Dude]

and Clyde on February 14, 1995

[@brianfrancia3798]

@@Physics_Dude whoa you're right. Forgot about Clyde the Glide.

[@jamalmoutry6947]

Gafford was always solid in Washington he would do things and I’d be like damn like they highlighting Poole flaws but I would see a block or putback by Gafford and I’d be like damn

[@justinxuan2170]

did the raptors big guy try kicking the ball at 12:00?

[@mkeonine]

I'm so glad the days of Dwight Powell and Tim Hardaway Jr are over. We finally got some real dawgs on this team to help elevate the Mavs to a championship. Add Damon Jones and Lively to the mix too and this is one scary team.

[@Colinkrauss1]

Who is a better vertical spacer than Gafford? Maybe AD and Wemby?

[@OwskiiiGaming]

Maybe Wemby? Be real now lol

[@RayAP17]

Active players, maybe Zion. All time, probably prime LeBron, Wilt, DeAndre Jordan

[@Colinkrauss1]

@@OwskiiiGaming you right. Wemby is already the best by far. That should have been a given.

[@Colinkrauss1]

@@RayAP17 maybe. I’m not sure he’s both near the rim and off the ball often enough to bring as much value as Gafford or Wemby or AD.

[@unbiascowboy1537]

@@Colinkrauss1Gafford was working the hell out of Wemby in the lob game this year but Wemby is the better all around player.

[@frank_da_tank_05]

I had never heard of Daniel Gafford before the trade. Not sure how