乌杰里在新闻稿评价马绍尔的续约：纳吉是靠自己的表现赢得了这份合同。他每天都以正确的方式对待比赛，是一位竞争心极强的球员，能够在很多方面帮助球队赢球。他的全能属性、强硬球风，以及面对任何挑战都毫不退缩的态度，都是我们建队过程中非常看重的品质。

“Naji has earned this opportunity through the way he approaches the game every day,” said Mavericks President Masai Ujiri. “He is a competitive player who impacts winning in a variety of ways. His versatility, toughness and willingness to embrace every challenge make him an important part of what we’re building.”