FA: Naji Marshall To DAL | 3yrs/27mil

[mvossman]

Marshall reminds me a bit of Lance Stephenson without the dribble package and antics.

I think we're going to see a bunch of plays where we go "really......? That's what you chose to do...?"

But other times we're gonna say "WOW HOW DID YOU DO THAT?"

In short, he'll probably be the boards new favorite player to hate on depending the results. Either way, I'm intrigued to see how he fits with the backup crew.

I think his versatility really lets him fill in the gaps for both Luka-led lineups and Kyrie-led lineups.

The starting lineup will most like be: Luka/Kyrie/Klay/PJ/Lively

The 1st sub lineup will most likely be: Luka/Grimes/Marshall/Maxi/Gafford

The 2nd sub lineup will most likely be: Kyrie/Klay/Grimes/PJ/Lively

Closing lineup: Luka/Kyrie/Klay/PJ/Lively

But Marshall can easily replace either Maxi or Grimes which let the Mavs either play smaller or bigger depending on the situation. I expect OMax to get some burn too. Exum should also get some minutes between Kyrie+Luka.

We also can get fun lineups of Luka/Klay/Marshall/PJ/Lively where everyone on the court is 6'7 or bigger. Another fun one is just putting Maxi in there and that lineup is even bigger.

Point is, I'm coming around on the Marshall signing and the Mavs definitely made an intriguing pivot from DJJ.

I like Marshall as PJ primary backup. You could add just about anyone on the team to the foursome of center/Marshall/Luka/Grimes.