Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall signed a three-year, $51.8 million contract extension this offseason, keeping him through 2029-30, and says he'll shoot 45% from three to become unstoppable, after improving from a career 30% to 28.3% in Dallas.
Why it matters for Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks hold a 1W-0D-4L record in their last five games 2026, and a 131-137 loss to the Golden State Warriors on March 24, 2026, showing their inconsistent form.
Naji Marshall, the former undrafted Xavier forward, has worked tirelessly on his three-point shot, believing a 45% mark will make him 'unstoppable' and change the Mavericks' offense, especially after his 28.3% shooting in Dallas and 38.7% peak with New Orleans in 2023-24.
Key Context
The Mavericks' recent results include a 149-128 victory over the Chicago Bulls on April 13, 2026, a 112-107 loss to the Phoenix Suns on April 9, 2026, a 123-99 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on April 1, 2026, a 131-137 loss to the Golden State Warriors on March 24, 2026, a 129-111 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on March 17, 2026, and a 120-130 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 15, 2026.
