interesting… better shooter than DJJ. we might have been outbid and went with Plan B.
adimo1409
He’s gonna be better than DJJ overall, only cade thing here us we gonna lose DJJ as a lob threat
as far as shooting and even defense are concerned Naji is better than DJJ
Realistic-Carob8288
DJJ is this years Bruce Brown
sportsnatic
Solid pick up by the Mavs
jfrodriguez1983
Looks like we might have lost DJJ but Naji is a perfectly fine replacement. We lose the rim running, but Naji is a slightly better shooter and slightly better driving. Not the point of attack defender is though, but can handle stronger players better than DJJ can. Helps Grimes is one hell of a POA defender though.
No-That-One
Cya flight 55. Tragic.
AdmiralSnackbar816
DJJ, we’ll always love you. Naji, just do what he did.
Kron624
This guy is a better shooter than DJJ and is better at attacking closeouts. He isn’t as athletic as DJJ but has a tighter handle and has more touch around the basket as a finisher. Defense is not as good though, and certainly not a lob threat. DJJ has length and athleticism to help him close out and even block shots. Marshall is stouter though and won’t get pushed around as much.
If he turns into a 40% 3pt shooter he is a clear upgrade
Master-Extreme5244
He’s an elite perimeter defender. Dallas have had a really good offseason so far. Bringing in a 3&D guy in Quentin Grimes and now another defensive guy. I think Dallas are gonna be a top 2 seed in the West next season.
Hulabuga420
Luka MADE Djj. Naji is going to have a career year now!
CoachAyeeeee
Maybe not as athletic as DJJ but a much better shooter and better handling the ball. Way better option to come off the bench if Klay comes. Definitely can tell their goal is shooting.
ImprovedCrib
I’m willing to bet we were outbid and went for our backup plan.
Smoot13
I love this more than DJJ honestly!
texasphotog
Spurs fan coming in peace. Naji is the wing I really wanted to get for the Spurs and Mavs picked up a really great piece there that will fit perfectly.
Also, DJJ got royally screwed by Klutch. I doubt he gets more than the vet min now, so he may end up coming back to Dallas anyway.
Mal_Swansky
“Done deal”, lol.
I guess the Mavs got an inkling that DJJ was looking elsewhere, or maybe his agent situation just became a mess and it didn’t make sense to wait.
I like Marshall, it’s a good signing, and there was a report of prior interest. I’m not sure if Marshall is as versatile of an on-ball defender as DJJ, but he always seemed to play well against the Mavs and showed a lot of intensity. The 3s are a question, just like they were with DJJ, but he shot them well last season.
As a bonus, the Mavs are gonna have like a 4-5M chunk left over from the MLE that could yield another nice player.
Vizard15
Good pick-up by the Mavs. If DJJ wants to get that bag 💰. He deserves it for his family.
noyesoohindi
I really love this new FO. Always quick to pivot if the initial plan don’t fall through.
desirox
Dang RIP DJJ but Najee is a real solid pickup
Igualmenteee
I think you guys are HEAVILY underestimating this signing. This guy can actually run a pick and roll, he can throw lobs, drop off passes to our centers. He has a middy game with a nice floater and his three is way more fluid than DJJ’s and he shot 39% from three this year. He’s also 26 and fits the timeline as well. This is not Grant Williams and I was the first one in here last summer when we signed Grant to absolutely shit on that signing. DJJ played great for us, but that was more due to the situation we put him in, this guy could give us a lot more.
elsporko321
Since they literally can’t sign DJJ yet, i’ll hold out some hope until I see otherwise. It’s not like you can see a post that says “DJJ has signed a deal with the Mavericks.” Not possible since he changed representation.
And if he got some Godfather-type offer from someone else, good for him..he earned it
SugoiHubs
I get that DJJ was a fan favorite, but Naji is objectively better at the same role.
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GREAT pickup and really out of nowhere damn
This means we probably lost DJJ. Please get Thompson now.
So DJJ gone?
Great signing, but does this mean we lost DJJ?
I think it obviously means goodbye DJJ. Probably also a sign that the Klay negotiations are going well too?
Actually love this pick up and for a good price. Sad that this may be the end for DJJ tho. (Unless I’m mistaken)
Damn. Means DJJ is probably gone.
is he better than djj?
What the fuck?
Great pick up. Hope we can still find a way to retain DJJ.
Omg we really gonna lose DJJ holy shit. I’m upset
It’s crazy because locked on was talking about him for the BAE. Some team has to be giving DJJ crazy money.
How is his poa defense?
Haven’t watched him? What can we expect from Naji? Will he fill most if not all of DJJ’s role?
Means what for DJJ
Bruhhhh…. wtf happened to DJJ then?
How’s his Defense?
DJJ gonna be on the Sixers? Not a lot of teams can pay him now. Don’t think he’s taking the Lakers MLE because why not just re-sign with us??
Damn what happened to DJJ
I guess DJJ is getting paid
Dang sad about DJJ, but Naji Marshall is a veeerry acceptable replacement!
DJJ earned himself a nice payday and Naji is an awesome replacement. Will miss the lobs but this is a great signing
Chat who is this guy
DJJ | Marshall
O-EPM -1.9 | -1.4
D-EPM +1.8 | +1.7
EPM -0.2 | +0.3
7 ppg but versatile defender and shot 39 percent from deep.
https://x.com/nba_university/status/1803865461865451958?s=46&t=nTTEj4pYTl_o_im2gtZyQg
interesting… better shooter than DJJ. we might have been outbid and went with Plan B.
He’s gonna be better than DJJ overall, only cade thing here us we gonna lose DJJ as a lob threat
as far as shooting and even defense are concerned Naji is better than DJJ
DJJ is this years Bruce Brown
Solid pick up by the Mavs
Looks like we might have lost DJJ but Naji is a perfectly fine replacement. We lose the rim running, but Naji is a slightly better shooter and slightly better driving. Not the point of attack defender is though, but can handle stronger players better than DJJ can. Helps Grimes is one hell of a POA defender though.
Cya flight 55. Tragic.
DJJ, we’ll always love you. Naji, just do what he did.
This guy is a better shooter than DJJ and is better at attacking closeouts. He isn’t as athletic as DJJ but has a tighter handle and has more touch around the basket as a finisher. Defense is not as good though, and certainly not a lob threat. DJJ has length and athleticism to help him close out and even block shots. Marshall is stouter though and won’t get pushed around as much.
If he turns into a 40% 3pt shooter he is a clear upgrade
He’s an elite perimeter defender. Dallas have had a really good offseason so far. Bringing in a 3&D guy in Quentin Grimes and now another defensive guy. I think Dallas are gonna be a top 2 seed in the West next season.
Luka MADE Djj. Naji is going to have a career year now!
Maybe not as athletic as DJJ but a much better shooter and better handling the ball. Way better option to come off the bench if Klay comes. Definitely can tell their goal is shooting.
I’m willing to bet we were outbid and went for our backup plan.
I love this more than DJJ honestly!
Spurs fan coming in peace. Naji is the wing I really wanted to get for the Spurs and Mavs picked up a really great piece there that will fit perfectly.
Also, DJJ got royally screwed by Klutch. I doubt he gets more than the vet min now, so he may end up coming back to Dallas anyway.
“Done deal”, lol.
I guess the Mavs got an inkling that DJJ was looking elsewhere, or maybe his agent situation just became a mess and it didn’t make sense to wait.
I like Marshall, it’s a good signing, and there was a report of prior interest. I’m not sure if Marshall is as versatile of an on-ball defender as DJJ, but he always seemed to play well against the Mavs and showed a lot of intensity. The 3s are a question, just like they were with DJJ, but he shot them well last season.
As a bonus, the Mavs are gonna have like a 4-5M chunk left over from the MLE that could yield another nice player.
Good pick-up by the Mavs. If DJJ wants to get that bag 💰. He deserves it for his family.
I really love this new FO. Always quick to pivot if the initial plan don’t fall through.
Dang RIP DJJ but Najee is a real solid pickup
I think you guys are HEAVILY underestimating this signing. This guy can actually run a pick and roll, he can throw lobs, drop off passes to our centers. He has a middy game with a nice floater and his three is way more fluid than DJJ’s and he shot 39% from three this year. He’s also 26 and fits the timeline as well. This is not Grant Williams and I was the first one in here last summer when we signed Grant to absolutely shit on that signing. DJJ played great for us, but that was more due to the situation we put him in, this guy could give us a lot more.
Since they literally can’t sign DJJ yet, i’ll hold out some hope until I see otherwise. It’s not like you can see a post that says “DJJ has signed a deal with the Mavericks.” Not possible since he changed representation.
And if he got some Godfather-type offer from someone else, good for him..he earned it
I get that DJJ was a fan favorite, but Naji is objectively better at the same role.
.776 career FT%