Why Are Teams Interested In Naji Marshall?
Not only is Marshall having a great season, but he is also on a very team family contract. Marshall is also one of the most valuable “connector wings” available at the trade deadline. Known for his physical defense, Marshall has improved throughout his career as a scorer and playmaker.
Marshall’s best trait is his versatility. He can guard everyone but centers, though he is at his best on that end when defending wings and secondary creators. In addition to being a “shutdown” wing defender, he is an elite team defender, excelling in rotations, tagging rollers, and closing out on shooters.
Offensively, Marshall is productive despite being a low-usage player. Marshall is at his best without the ball. He is a smart cutter who excels in transition and finishing around the basket. He has become nearly automatic at the rim over his last two seasons, thanks to an impressive arsenal of floaters and push shots. Since joining the Mavericks before the beginning of last year, he has connected on 76.5% of his attempts at the rim and 55.4% of shots from 3 to 10 feet.
