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[mvossman]

IMO, the front office would rather Naji.  Even though a deal couldn't be signed during those few weeks, they could have come to an agreement with DJJ.  I look at it as the Mavs chose Naji.  I'm in agreement with that.

I'm not really sure the evidence supports that?  They offered DJJ a contract and when he said no he wanted to test the waters (including changing agents) they offered the exact same contract to Naji.  The evidence suggests DJJ was first choice and Naji was backup option.  Its possible it will turn out better the way it played out, but no need to rewrite history.