Naji Marshall saved this program from having a total disaster of a record last year with his heroics.
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Naji Marshall saved this program from having a total disaster of a record last year with his heroics.
Weren’t you mad at Steele for not benching him? (and Godwin?) because he wouldn’t run the plays and offense coach wanted?
Naji played 3 minutes again last night. He was 0-1 (missed a 3-pointer). He had no other stats.
Glad it is working out for Naji. I thought he was seriously overhyped but still a good basketball player. If he can make money playing the game he loves, good on him. I wish him nothing but the best.
Naji played 2 minutes and scored 1 point last night (his first in the NBA).
Generally two way players salary is based on time with the G league team and time with the NBA team. For 2020-2021, these players can spend a max of 50 of the 72 games with the NBA team before their contract is converted to an NBA deal. The nice thing for these guys is instead of having a variable two way contract that can range from $77k to $385k a year, these deals are a fixed salary of $449k for just this year. Excellent gig for two-way players this year.
I actually think Naji has the game and the tools to develop into a really good NBA player.
Maybe not as a starter, but definitely a rotation guy. He's got the size, athleticism and tough mindset. So tough he probably clashed with Steele over the last two years. NBA coaches don't put up with that iish though. (See Kevin Porter, Cavs trade)
Did I read somewhere that NBA rosters were set at 15 this year, up from 13. Obviously a short term change to address Covid roster issues.
I imagine Naji is a beneficiary of that. SOMETHING good, finally.