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Mavs Swingman Snubs Doncic in All-Time Starting Five
28 Jul
Summary
- Naji Marshall left Luka Doncic out of his all-time Mavericks starting five
- Marshall had an excellent relationship with Doncic before he was traded to the Lakers
- Mavericks were expected to make another Finals run in 2023-2024 but lost Doncic
In a surprising move, Dallas Mavericks swingman Naji Marshall recently left Luka Doncic out of his all-time Mavericks starting five. Marshall, who joined the Mavericks last summer on a 3-year, $27 million contract, spent nearly half the 2023-2024 season playing alongside Doncic before the superstar guard was shockingly traded to the LA Lakers.
Despite their excellent relationship, Marshall opted for a lineup of Jason Kidd, Kyrie Irving, Michael Finley, Dirk Nowitzki, and Tyson Chandler - all of whom are still associated with the Mavericks organization in some capacity. Fans were quick to criticize Marshall's decision to exclude Doncic, who was a major reason why Marshall joined the team in the first place.
The Mavericks were expected to make another Finals run in the 2023-2024 season after adding Marshall and Klay Thompson to their core alongside Doncic and Kyrie Irving. However, the team's plans were derailed when Doncic was traded, leaving Marshall and the Mavericks to rebuild their roster and chase a championship without their superstar.
