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[Ghost of Podkolzin]

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.

Not writing history, just stating how I remember it actually published...
-DJJ changed agents, making a waiting period
-Mavs signed Naji
-DJJ signed with LAC
I could be mistaken, but I base my opinions on what I know, not just make stuff up.

Now, if you want to say that DJJ was the Mavs' first choice BEFORE he changed agents, that's probably true.  But I contend that Naji became their choice, with their signing him while DJJ was still available as the proof.