The Dallas Mavericks have made Naji Marshall their backup point guard behind Kyrie Irving, but he may not be ready for this role.
The Dallas Mavericks appear set to deploy forward Naji Marshall as their primary backup point guard behind Kyrie Irving, according to Noah Weber of The Smoking Cuban. Through three preseason games, Marshall has been tasked with running the second unit. However, Weber argues this shift presents significant concerns regarding Marshall's fit as a primary floor general.
Weber notes that Marshall lacks traditional point guard playmaking, having shot under 30 percent from three-point range over the past two seasons. The author also suggests the offensive burden could negatively impact Marshall's defensive effectiveness and create awkward lineup fits alongside Cooper Flagg.
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