All the real mavs fans have been saying Marshall is a much better fit than DJJ and people were killing us for saying that. Now they all see what we've been seeing for a while now.
Unlike DJJ, who I love btw, Naji is a versatile player, good at everything, great at nothing ( except that floater ). He’s the perfect role player for a winning team
The funny thing is everyone that knows a lot about basketball has been shouting from the rooftops about Naji for two years, he's always been versatile and now he's added consistency and downright aggression to his game. Love him and PJ.
Yeah, pelicans fans weren’t shy when saying he will be our new favorite player. I do think he’s finally getting the minutes and role he’s always needed to really be effective. He was buried behind great wings in NOLA like Trey Murphy, poor mans KD, and then Dyson Daniel’s, and many more. Now he’s free to stretch his wings and fly
I said that when they announced signing him I firs saw his videos. Some people didn’t believe he was a ball handling guy, and a passer and potentially excellent scorer. And I think this is making PJ be better as well, because is like we have two PJs now, each one with its particular skills. PJ is stronger defender. So they complement perfect.
I knew Naji was going to be great from the preseason. He is doing the exact samethings he was doing back then. There is something about him in without Luka that allows him to being one of the best players on the team.
Awesome video! Some of the comments are insufferable. Luka will be fine and so will Klay. Even when Klay isn't making them he is spreading the court. And every year Klay starts off slow and picks it up.
You're right about Klay doing other things well when he doesn't score, but if his scoring were just a bit more consistent we would be doing way better, I'm not pressed about it cus the only expectation I put on him was to be better than Hardaway which he is, but I don't like the streakiness
@@Jomiloju-xw6wg Well, he is doing better than THJ, that's for sure. He definitely plays better defense and better passing than THJ. If you look, almost every season, he has a slow start. But yeah, him making his shots will unlock us.
If Luka ever gets near 100% this team is clearly championship level. Unfortunate that they didnt manage to put this quality around him before and his body got fucked having to play thru injuries to keep them afloat over the years.
I absolutely love this guy. He was and still is my favorite new addition.....yes even over Clay. He's developing into the full package and that third ball handler Dallas has been lacking for years. He's my early season MVP so far.
Problem is that when Luka comes back he will be bringing the ball up, which means a slower pace. Not sure that works best for this Mavs crew. Still they need Luka.
And these mavs haters said he's not much of an upgrade and their defense will suffer because they trade Derrick Jones lol -Mavs are 7th in defensive rating this season and Naji is playing better than Jones
this is like exum on steroids lol exum was unbelievable last year during RS but you can see that he relies on absurd shooting night to get double digit production on a nightly basis but naji's game looks sustainable cause he creates his own shot and doesnt need luka and kyrie to create for him
You guys haven't seen nothing yet! He has more levels then you guys seen or know. 😂😂❤❤😊😊 he's been this player since 5yrs old he is already leading in 6th man & most improved player in my book.
Can’t say Naji isn’t a good 3point shooter anymore. Hes finally picked up where he left off last season when he shot 38%. I can’t wait for luka to get healthy, having two point forwards and position less basketball ( besides our twin towers ) should make for a fun and successful season. I bet we are near 4th seed by Jan 1st due to the favorable schedule. Then we buckle down for another run. Klay is coming too, I see the way he’s playing, I see his energy and optimism. It’s coming and it will be at the right time.
Naji Marshall is like Draymond Green player with better scoring. Some people even call him Temu Luka. The only thing so far I don't like about him is he airballs 3s more often than others. I mean, he's not a bad shooter. It's just his misses are just really bad.
Luka's ball hogging is hurting the Mavs . Naji started doing this after LD went down. Luka needs to learn, your teammates are essential to winning. Not just your stats. HAHAHA, look at all the Luka fanboys getting mad. Dont worry, he'll be back soon to make your wet dreams come true
Luka living rent free in your head man. Sick of these fake Mavs fans that do nothing but obsess and rant about Luka all the time. Go watch the Celtics if you want to see boring ass basketball man
This is such a terrible take lol, the greatest players of all time have thr highest usage rates of all time and that's not a coincidence. Also he's averaging 10 assists a game so he's not a ball hog
Klay is doing his job and the Mavs have an amazing roster. Unfortunately we have a coach that only plays checkers instead of chess. His playbook is like trying to find water in the sahara
If I were Kidd, I will use klay the same way they use THJ. And also I notice that Klay is not super comfortable playing with this team. I see him turning down alot of open shots. Give him time maybe after the All Star break or next year
Look. This is typical of a great mavs team during the luka era. Luka can be the best ever, then decide he just wants to score and we lose 5 out of 6 games and then luka decides to play for real and the team wins 27 out of 9. We'll bounce back and be top 5 and be a 2nd to 3rd round exit this year. It'll be fun. Won't make the finals most likely. But will be expecting great things the next couple years
Thanks for the breakdown. Naji has been great, and now that his 3 is starting to drop, he's looking to exceed all expectations. I'm psyched.
He doesn't do this with Luka .. half the games he had less than 6 points.
That boy float game is insane
All the real mavs fans have been saying Marshall is a much better fit than DJJ and people were killing us for saying that. Now they all see what we've been seeing for a while now.
Unlike DJJ, who I love btw, Naji is a versatile player, good at everything, great at nothing ( except that floater ). He’s the perfect role player for a winning team
The funny thing is everyone that knows a lot about basketball has been shouting from the rooftops about Naji for two years, he's always been versatile and now he's added consistency and downright aggression to his game. Love him and PJ.
Yeah, pelicans fans weren’t shy when saying he will be our new favorite player. I do think he’s finally getting the minutes and role he’s always needed to really be effective. He was buried behind great wings in NOLA like Trey Murphy, poor mans KD, and then Dyson Daniel’s, and many more. Now he’s free to stretch his wings and fly
Such a great contract as well! #bargain
If you look up he and Nico's press conference, this was in the cards the entire time.
"I'm talented at everything tbh." He called it.
I said that when they announced signing him I firs saw his videos. Some people didn’t believe he was a ball handling guy, and a passer and potentially excellent scorer. And I think this is making PJ be better as well, because is like we have two PJs now, each one with its particular skills. PJ is stronger defender. So they complement perfect.
Naji can be a full time starter for a contender
People are sleeping on the Mavs. They haven’t been healthy for any stretch this season. And without Luka they are 3-1 and playing good teams
I knew Naji was going to be great from the preseason. He is doing the exact samethings he was doing back then. There is something about him in without Luka that allows him to being one of the best players on the team.
YESSS
Naji is amazing
Awesome video! Some of the comments are insufferable. Luka will be fine and so will Klay. Even when Klay isn't making them he is spreading the court. And every year Klay starts off slow and picks it up.
You're right about Klay doing other things well when he doesn't score, but if his scoring were just a bit more consistent we would be doing way better, I'm not pressed about it cus the only expectation I put on him was to be better than Hardaway which he is, but I don't like the streakiness
@@Jomiloju-xw6wg Well, he is doing better than THJ, that's for sure. He definitely plays better defense and better passing than THJ. If you look, almost every season, he has a slow start. But yeah, him making his shots will unlock us.
If Luka ever gets near 100% this team is clearly championship level. Unfortunate that they didnt manage to put this quality around him before and his body got fucked having to play thru injuries to keep them afloat over the years.
He'll be all right, young body can handle a lot
He will hog the ball.
Love all 4 of our pickups!
This line up gives them 20 points each!!! Naji, Spence, Kai, PJ, sometimes Hardy. Just wow.
I absolutely love this guy. He was and still is my favorite new addition.....yes even over Clay. He's developing into the full package and that third ball handler Dallas has been lacking for years. He's my early season MVP so far.
Problem is that when Luka comes back he will be bringing the ball up, which means a slower pace. Not sure that works best for this Mavs crew. Still they need Luka.
Paul George type player imo. Solid pick up for sure
Terrible for the pels to let him go. Real chemistry man for us too. Now we have Devonte Green in the same role and it's just not the same man.
The Swiss Knife is an appropriate name for him. He can do everything at a decent level, so there is always some way in which he can impact the game.
And these mavs haters said he's not much of an upgrade and their defense will suffer because they trade Derrick Jones lol
-Mavs are 7th in defensive rating this season and Naji is playing better than Jones
We love Naji
I just found a gem myself with this channel 😎
Thank you Pelicans.
he is a hooper in the street
Aside from his playmaking, his floater is a favorite of mine. And he plays hard nosed defense too.
Mavs would have a better record if Naji would start instead of Klay since the start i hope kid keeps him in starting 5 when they are healthy
This is soooo awesome! 😅
COWBOYS 🤠 SUPERBOWL 🎉
He should be on the starting lineup.
So excited for my team
this is like exum on steroids lol exum was unbelievable last year during RS but you can see that he relies on absurd shooting night to get double digit production on a nightly basis but naji's game looks sustainable cause he creates his own shot and doesnt need luka and kyrie to create for him
2024 FINALS BOUND!!!!🏆🏆2nd BEST SQUAD.
Naji is an absolute demon on both ends
Homiie got alot of potential
You guys haven't seen nothing yet! He has more levels then you guys seen or know. 😂😂❤❤😊😊 he's been this player since 5yrs old he is already leading in 6th man & most improved player in my book.
Can’t say Naji isn’t a good 3point shooter anymore. Hes finally picked up where he left off last season when he shot 38%. I can’t wait for luka to get healthy, having two point forwards and position less basketball ( besides our twin towers ) should make for a fun and successful season. I bet we are near 4th seed by Jan 1st due to the favorable schedule. Then we buckle down for another run. Klay is coming too, I see the way he’s playing, I see his energy and optimism. It’s coming and it will be at the right time.
The blind pass he made to Klay while being double teamed under the hoop was telegraphed by Luka.
Great pick up by the Mavs so far
Jason kidd reviving careers
Naji Marshall is like Draymond Green player with better scoring. Some people even call him Temu Luka. The only thing so far I don't like about him is he airballs 3s more often than others. I mean, he's not a bad shooter. It's just his misses are just really bad.
Eeyyy.. New subscriver here! LET'S GO MAVS!
Naji is a major X factor.
The Knife is a BAMF he is the true #3 on this team
Mavs are currently 10-8, not 11-9. You from the future?
Naji "the knife" marshall
It’s not secret it’s that Nico Harrison knows wtf he is doing
And folks thought losing DJJ was a bad move
Tonight he did
10-8
He made up for Klay offensive slump.
first of all he's not a hidden gem he was really good since his time with the pelicans. mavs just using him wrongly to start the season
been better than klay so if by the time playoff starts klay aint hitting near 40% of his 3s he shoud play with the second unit
With this depth teams can't play the whole game beating up on luka or luka will bring smoke
If you are willing and train and having some brain he can develops alongside goats there is no other way.
How come they keep loosing then?
Luka hogs the ball shoot too much when he gets back players game will fall off because of Luka's play
He’s nice. His fade is trash tho 😭
Stop hating 😢sad he has all around game!
Luka's ball hogging is hurting the Mavs . Naji started doing this after LD went down. Luka needs to learn, your teammates are essential to winning. Not just your stats. HAHAHA, look at all the Luka fanboys getting mad. Dont worry, he'll be back soon to make your wet dreams come true
Man zip it. Naji has a few 20 point games with Luka. Marshall is actually just hitting more 3's now.
This is Luka’s lowest usage rate this season…what u on about
Why does he trend towards 10 assists every game?
Luka living rent free in your head man. Sick of these fake Mavs fans that do nothing but obsess and rant about Luka all the time. Go watch the Celtics if you want to see boring ass basketball man
This is such a terrible take lol, the greatest players of all time have thr highest usage rates of all time and that's not a coincidence. Also he's averaging 10 assists a game so he's not a ball hog
Hardaway better
😅
Klay is out too thats why they playing better
Now if we can just trade Klay for a good player…
Klay is doing his job and the Mavs have an amazing roster. Unfortunately we have a coach that only plays checkers instead of chess. His playbook is like trying to find water in the sahara
Nope Man his the magnet for the opponent defense for spacing.his defense and experience for the big moment most of all his shooting stroke come on Men
If I were Kidd, I will use klay the same way they use THJ. And also I notice that Klay is not super comfortable playing with this team. I see him turning down alot of open shots. Give him time maybe after the All Star break or next year
More so trade kleber
You will be one of those people eating your words come playoffs!
Mavs aint stumble upon shit. Nico recognize game. 🫡
Look. This is typical of a great mavs team during the luka era. Luka can be the best ever, then decide he just wants to score and we lose 5 out of 6 games and then luka decides to play for real and the team wins 27 out of 9. We'll bounce back and be top 5 and be a 2nd to 3rd round exit this year. It'll be fun. Won't make the finals most likely. But will be expecting great things the next couple years
more minutes for him instead of hardy.much better replacement for klay in starting line up.