Underrated Maverick has quietly perfected the most unstoppable shot in basketball

While the Dallas Mavericks aren't having the season that they envisioned, they still have something to play for by scraping by into the NBA Playoffs if they can finish strong over the next week.

Since the Mavericks have undergone countless injuries to role players, an unfathomable trade that has left the franchise in the dust, and Kyrie Irving tearing his ACL to possibly also miss time for next season, the Mavs still have a chance to make some noise in the playoffs.

Since Irving's injury, Spencer Dinwiddie has taken over as the main ball handler for the Mavs, but now it's up to him to build some rapport with the rest of the team in time for the playoffs. Even though it's not fair for Dinwiddie to depend on him to handle the ball for the majority of the time, there's no choice but to rely on him down the stretch.

Naji Marshall's floater is automatic, and no one can stop it

Another player that has exceeded all expectations and then some has been Naji Marshall. The former Pelican has been exceptional this year, providing an immediate boost off the bench with his toughness. His offensive ability has been the biggest difference, and his signature shot has been reaching the mark as one of the most impressive shots in the game today.

When Marshall was first signed to Dallas, it was first reported that his presence as an enforcer was going to be immediate. Now, he's put up some of the best offensive performances of his life, averaging 13.2 points a game in nearly 28 minutes of play per game, all career highs in his first year with Dallas.

His runner has been one of the more consistent shots in the NBA, especially when he has a smaller matchup on him. Even if he doesn't, he takes his man to the rim on a dribble drive, and his floater looks so smooth despite looking unorthodox.

Obviously, it's tough to compare Marshall's shot to some of the greatest signature shots of all-time, like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's sky hook or Dirk Nowitzki's flamingo fadeaway, but Marshall is building up an offensive resume that he's never had until this season. If Nico Harrison did one thing right this season, it was to sign Marshall to help elevate his offensive game and allow him to handle the ball more and evolve into much more than a 3-and-D wing.

Even when Marshall was unfairly suspended for defending himself against Jusuf Nurkic in a scuffle against the Phoenix Suns earlier this season, it showed that Marshall was willing to defend himself and his teammates anytime, anywhere. Before Luka Doncic was traded, Marshall, along with P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford, were the protectors of their former superstar teammate. Now, Marshall is the same exact player in the sense that he always stands up for his teammates, but his offensive game has been incredible for the future of this team.