Daniel Gafford & P.J. Washington react to making their Mavs debuts, 33 total PTS | NBA on ESPN
19 points and nine rebounds for Gafford 14 points and five rebounds for Washington and both of them this is fun both of them are with skin right now yeah it’s a unique opportunity for me to look extra short I’m with Daniel Gafford I’m here with PJ Washington and PJ I
Want to start with you since you spent some time growing up here what was it like checking into that first quarter with Daniel and you guys get the standing ovation it felt great I mean just being home in front of this home crowd and to go out here and uh
Obviously have our names called here just it meant the the world to me so just to be here it feels great and I’m assuming you had some family and friends in the crowd yeah definitely they’re all here they’re all excited for me as well all right Daniel I’ll come over to you
For a second it didn’t take long for Luca to start throwing right over the top and throwing lobs it’s like you guys had him instant chemistry oh yeah most def like playing with guys like that I just know the right spot to be in you
Know and like as long as they see me long as I put a finger up they they know pretty much where to throw it at and I’ll bring it down for sure we thought it was pretty fun that you guys checked in together what did you know about PJ’s
Game coming in I mean obviously you know attack the rim will dunk on you at the end of the day can shoot the ball I mean versatile big you know at the end of day he does it all he plays a lot of he plays great defense he does everything
For us so all right he said you play great defense you and Nico were talking about that before the game you check in your covering Shake Gil just Alexander in the back court how important is it for you to show this team that you can be a top-notch Defender it’s very
Important I feel like my versatility on that end is very effective so to come out here and uh to try to guard everybody and be the best I can on that end so I just try to do that and uh just be aggressive all right and what do you
Want Maverick fans to know about you being here and being a part of this thing uh I’m I’m happy to be here I’m excited to be here and I’m loved that I’m here so I’m going to give him my all and so is Daniel and we going to just
Try to come out here and get as many wins as possible that’s excellent and Daniel I want to ask you you said before the game you’re a big screamer we saw it we saw some flexing we saw some Screaming that’s the kind of energy these fans want in here yeah most
Definitely that’s just kind of like how I’m Wired from being a you know guy from Arkansas pretty much all we know you know just head down and work in and just put just putting it all on the line putting your body on the line and giveing 110% effort at the end of the
Day well I want you to know the broadcast was getting tweets from Arkansas so they’re excited Daniel thank you for the time PJ thank you for the time back to you guys all right that’s a great interview skin with both PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford you were talking about Luca throwing thre or
Throwing lobs to him three assists to Gafford two to Washington in this game and those two guys made their debut in [Applause] [Applause] style
Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington field questions from Jeff “Skin” Wade after making their debut with the Dallas Mavericks. Both Gafford and Washington were acquired by the Mavs during the NBA Trade Deadline.
(Courtesy: Mavericks/Bally Sports Southwest)
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49 Comments
what a debut ๐ ๐
That was an amazing interview. On national broadcasts the sideline reporters always has a corny joke or their energy feels too forced, but this guy made it seem so natural despite his first time talking to these players most likely.
As a mavs fan , this make me so happy
As a suns fan in Arizona Iโm pissed off
Awesome game! Mavs are by far the most fun team to watch and it's gonna be amazing to see the team grow with PJ and Gafford!
mavs โคโคโค
If Mavz healthy will be a problem
The question is if these guys will be useful against players like Kawhi, KD, Lebron, Jokic, Anthony Edwards, and Devin Booker.
This team is like the anti-meta team of the NBA. Not as many big names as some other teams but has the tools to guard the big names, all while having an extremely efficient offense. Reminds me of the 2018 rockets that almost beat the warriors.
Sick combination! Go Mavs! ๐๐
Gooooooo Mavs
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All the way
Luka Magic โจ ๐ช ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Yes PJ! You are AWESOME in 2K! SHABBA!
About time now kyrie and luka can try win a chip
Arkansas boy… makes us proud
Welcome home guys!
First time these dudes play for a team that can make run so hopefully they unlock untapped potential
Jerami grant would be a perfect fit for them
Luka was so happy he have new toys to play with
Dan Gafford is the X Factor!!๐ช๐ฏ
Kind of like this trade now let's go mavs ๐
LEAGUE IN TROUBLE
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I'm so happy for Mavs, for these two and speciallyy for Luka!
Team looks a whole lot better but this game the x factor was giddy not being able to hit a shot. They were just letting him shoot and playing 5 v 4.
Best chance in the Luka era Crazy thing is they all young we gonna be a problem for years to come
This was an INCREDIBLE interview. Skin new it too thatโs why he was cheesing at the end
Great Interview Skin!!
Great additions now this team has some depth, the Wizards are in town Monday night, Let's Go Mavs!
Hope we could go to deep in the playoffs this year, god last year was a tortured
Great they got rid of Grant Williams, he was too hesitant, these new guys will be great addition
HAPPY I Got Traded:
Royce O'Neal & David Roddy [Nets/Grizzlies -> Suns]
Bojan Bogdanoviฤ & Alec Burk [Pistons -> Knicks]
Daniel Gafford & PJ Washington [Wizards/Hornets -> Mavericks]
Spencer Dinwiddie [Nets -> Lakers]
P.J. looks like good in the Mavs gear. Honestly, they both look like they belong on Dallas. Not even a Mavs fan but man Gafford was a steal. Dude is freakishly and sneaky athletic.
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PJ Looks bigger than 6'7. he looks more like 6'9 and g afford looks more like 6'11
what a game by micic tonight! Did u see hes debut in charlotte; so insane…. 2min kvar: "my goodness what a pass, what a magicican!" 20p 10 assist something,,,,
Go Mavs MFFL f u bally sports
My mavs might of just became the most dangerous team in the west
Lets win the chip now.
Mavs looking scary. Hate to face them in the first round.
Jeff Skin Wade the man fr
win win of a trade, both Williams and PJ had good nights.
Arkansas in the house canโt wait to see these 2 live in Dallas soon.
At the end of the day, most definitely, Gafford is him
What surprised me most was the instant chemistry. They looked like they'd been playing together with the mavs for months.
2 guys saved JKidd's job๐
Loving this ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฎโ๐จ๐
They added a ton of length and talent. A+ trade! Let's go!
Glad these 2 are now on a winning team.
Mavs finally have size!