Naji Marshall
#13SF · Dallas Mavericks
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 367 | 10.0 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 47.2% | 30.2% | 77.8% |
| 2025-26 | 68 | 15.3 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 52.0% | 30.1% | 76.2% |
| 2024-25 | 69 | 13.2 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 50.8% | 27.5% | 81.3% |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 9.0 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 42.9% | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$18.4M
AAV
$9.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Naji Marshall's contract with the Dallas Mavericks grades out as a good value contract, earning a B CVI grade. At $9.2M per year over 2 years, this is a role player contract. Naji's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Small Forwards. At 28 years old, Naji is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The front office found good value in the open market with this signing. This contract should provide positive value over its duration if performance holds steady.
Performance Analysis
Naji Marshall earns a B- Performance grade, reflecting above-average production for a Small Forward. Across 367 career games, Naji has averaged 10.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Naji's strongest metric is FG% at 4724.9, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 2.4, below the Small Forward median of 4.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, Naji ranks 16th in overall performance. Naji is a quality starter contributing on both ends for the Dallas Mavericks.
Current Sentiment
Marshall generates cautiously optimistic mixed sentiment; fans appreciate effort but question consistency. Recent performances show flashes of brilliance with 32-point games, yet inconsistency concerns linger. Contract value debatable—$9.2M reasonable for depth but not star-level production justifies keeping. Core narrative centers on whether Marshall fits Dallas's rebuild trajectory around Flagg. Outlook leans slightly pessimistic; fans want proven consistency before fully embracing him long-term.
Transaction History
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