Naji Marshall is chasing a 45% three-point percentage this season, a number so wild it almost feels like a typo. After Media Day wrapped up, it’s clear the Mavs are ready to get the ball rolling, but Marshall’s personal goal has everyone talking.
Marshall’s Galactic Ambition From Downtown
Let’s be real, Marshall aiming for 45% from beyond the arc is a moonshot, maybe even Mars-shot. Last season, only two qualifying players in the entire league, Luke Kennard at 47.8% and Bobby Portis at 45.6%, even touched that kind of efficiency. Marshall, on the other hand, was nowhere near the top 150, clocking in at a woeful 29.1% from deep. His career average is exactly 30.0%, with his best season topping out at 38.7%. If he pulls this off, it would be one of the most incredible improvements we’ve ever seen.
But here’s the kicker: his focus on this part of his game is exactly what you want to see. He knows what he needs to work on, and he’s setting the bar insanely high. That’s pure fire. If he can even get himself back to his career-best 38.7%, we should absolutely be throwing a party. That kind of leap would be huge for the team.
Preseason Kickoff in Macao: Good Luck Watching It
Before the regular season grind kicks in, the Mavs are heading overseas for a pair of preseason games against the Houston Rockets in Macao, China. They play on Friday, October 9, and again on Sunday, October 11. New Head Coach Dusty May and President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri, who were at the introductory press conference on June 29, will lead the squad.
The catch? The official TV broadcast is still “TBD.” Talk about a bummer for anyone trying to get their first look at the team since Summer League. For those dedicated enough to hunt for a stream, the October 9 game tips off at 7:00 am Dallas time, and the October 11 game starts even earlier at 5:00 am Dallas time.
So, while we wait to see if Marshall can bend reality on the court, mark your calendars for those early morning Macao games if you want your first glimpse. Hopefully, we get some broadcast info before then.
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Originally reported by Mavs Moneyball.
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