Naji Marshall on Being Hurt That Luka Was Traded, the Mavs’ No. 1 Pick, and the Biggest "Dogs" in the NBA

Naji Marshall on Being Hurt That Luka Was Traded, the Mavs’ No. 1 Pick, and the Biggest "Dogs" in the NBA

Author: ThreeFourTwo Productions | Wondery May 17, 2025 Duration: 50:05
On this week’s episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three’ we welcome Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall, hosted by his best friend Trey Murphy of the New Orleans Pelicans. It’s a truly hilarious episode with both of them. Naji shares where he was on the night of the NBA Draft lottery and his thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks securing the number one pick and top prospect Cooper Flagg. Trey and Naji then reminisce on their time on the Pelicans together, including what some career lessons they learned were and some of their funniest stories together. Naji then opens up about his reaction when the Mavs traded Luka, what contributed to his own breakout season, and more. They then close out the episode discussing what they're looking forward to in this weekend's playoff games. Let's go. Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today and use our promo code YOUNGMAN. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369)(NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $300 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 6/22/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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