The Dallas Mavericks secure Naji Marshall with a $52.2 million extension
The Texan team secures the renewal of an important man for their rotation
The Dallas Mavericks have decided to bet on the continuity of Naji Marshall and have closed an important contract extension for one of the pieces that has grown the most within the Texan team's rotation. The forward has signed a three-year deal worth 52.2 million dollars, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN.
The contract is fully guaranteed and will allow Marshall to stay in Dallas until the 2029-30 season. The franchise officially announced the renewal during Sunday afternoon, although they did not make the financial details of the agreement public.
The operation marks a new step in Marshall's consolidation as an important player within the Mavericks' project. Arriving in 2024 with a three-year, 27 million dollar contract, the 28-year-old player has exceeded expectations and become a key piece thanks to his offensive ability, defensive intensity, and versatility.
During his second season in Dallas, Marshall took on a much more prominent role and responded with his best numbers since joining the NBA. The forward set career highs in points, assists, field goal percentage, and steals, in addition to a notable offensive explosion with six games of at least 30 points, after having achieved only two performances at that level before this season.
Averages in Dallas
The 2.01-meter player has averaged over 14 points per game with a 51% shooting accuracy in field goals during his two seasons with the Mavericks, figures much higher than those he had achieved in his previous four years with the New Orleans Pelicans, where he did not surpass eight points on average.
One of Marshall's main offensive weapons has been his ability to score from the midrange, especially with the so-called floaters. Last season, he was one of only three NBA players capable of surpassing 100 made shots of this type, alongside stars like Donovan Mitchell and Jalen Brunson.
With this renewal, the Mavericks secure a player who has found his best version in Dallas and fits perfectly into the competitive style the franchise seeks. Marshall will continue to be part of the team's core for the upcoming seasons, bringing scoring, defense, and an energy that has become one of his main hallmarks.
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