2025-26 Season
NAJI MARSHALL
2025-26 Season
NAJI MARSHALL
Marshall produces at an elite rate for a 30-minute workload.
Marshall produces at an elite rate for a 30-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 17 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 235 Forwards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Naji Marshall spent the first quarter of the season morphing from a volatile bench sparkplug into a vital Swiss Army knife for the starting lineup. His absolute peak arrived on 11/09 vs WAS, where he erupted for 30 points and eight rebounds on blistering 9-for-14 shooting, generating a monstrous +40.4 Impact score by relentlessly hunting efficient looks. When his scoring volume dropped, he simply found other ways to tilt the floor. During the 11/17 vs POR matchup, Marshall managed just nine points, yet he posted a +5.9 Impact score by doing the gritty dirty work and crashing the glass for nine crucial rebounds. However, his expanded role wasn't without its growing pains. In a heavy 33-minute shift on 12/02 vs DEN, he tallied seven rebounds and six assists but registered a concerning -5.9 Impact score. That negative mark exposed the hidden costs of his increased playmaking duties, as offensive stagnation and a stark lack of scoring aggression dragged down the lineup's overall effectiveness.
Naji Marshall’s midseason stretch was defined by an aggressive offensive breakout that forced him permanently back into the starting lineup. During the 01/13 vs BKN matchup, he picked apart the defense for 22 points and 9 assists on 9-of-14 shooting. This generated a massive +24.4 Impact score because he made brilliant reads and avoided empty possessions. He took that leap even further on 01/23 vs GSW. Missing just two shots all night, Marshall poured in 30 points and dished 9 assists to post a +18.3 Impact score, punishing the defense with relentless rim pressure and elite shot selection. However, his overall value still plummets when he forces the issue against tough defensive fronts. Look at the 02/03 vs BOS game, where a disastrous 4-of-15 shooting night yielded a -4.7 Impact score because his contested, low-percentage looks completely derailed the team's offensive rhythm.
Naji Marshall’s late-season stretch was defined by extreme, almost chaotic volatility as a scorer. When his jumper was falling, he looked like a legitimate offensive engine. He erupted for 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists on 02/26 vs SAC, using elite shot-making to generate a massive +25.4 Impact score. Yet, his aggressive mentality sometimes backfired even when the box score looked decent. Take the 03/23 vs GSW matchup, where he put up 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists but posted a -3.7 Impact because costly turnovers and hidden defensive breakdowns outweighed his raw production. Conversely, Marshall found ways to salvage his value when the offense completely dried up. During the 04/03 vs ORL game, he shot a miserable 3/12 from the floor for just 9 points, but he still managed a +0.8 Impact by relentlessly fighting for loose balls and generating crucial extra possessions with his hustle. You never quite knew which version of Marshall was going to show up, but his chaotic energy made him a fascinating rotation piece.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Volatile for his role. Marshall has noticeable ups and downs, with scoring moving ~8 points between games.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 68% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive difference-maker. Marshall consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Slight upward trend. First-half impact: +4.7, second-half: +6.6. Modest improvement — possibly settling into a rhythm.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 11 games. Longest cold streak: 6 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 74 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
74 games played
