By james art 
Thehe Dallas Maverix provided a solid win 113-103 over New Orleans Pelicani in the center of American Airlines, thanks to a large extent on Kiri Irving Star performance. The Wetran keeper led the team with 35 points and takes advantage of the opportunity to shine a spotlight of his teammate, PJ WashingtonCalling it a rising star in Mavericks.
Washington made a triumphant return after missing three games due to right -handed ankle. In his first game back he gave a decisive performance by ranking 24 points, seven rebounds, three assistsand two theftsS Since Luca Doncic is no longer in Dallas, Washington’s emergence as a goal scorer is the main success of the team.
“When he is not in the squad, we are missing there,Irving said to Washington, through Joey mythrotS “We are able to become small … to be a play player, stretching the opponent’s centers to the three -point line … We just need it to remain aggressive“.
Irving also does not restrain himself in the labeling of Washington a future star. “He is a beginner star for our teamS He shows this. His numbers have shown this. So I think it’s time to start continuing this conversation about PJ Washington, who constantly does these things, “ Erving added.
Dallas Maverix’s Washington #25 is trying to move around Pistons Jalen Duren #0 in Detroit in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Washington responds to Irving’s praise
At the press conference after the game PJ Washington expressed his gratitude for the mentality of Irving and shared what it means to play with one of the best stars in the league.
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“That means a lotObviously, coming from a man like Kai, “ said Washington. “He has been a superstar in this league for some time. You deserve to say that he says this, and obviously he is just like a big brother and helps me in every way, since I have fallen here. Obviously, It’s great for me to be here and play with it“.
Jason Kid for the growth of Washington as a goal scorer
Mavericks chief coach Jason Kid He also invested in the development of Washington as an offensive weapon, praising steps he has achieved after joining the team. “I thought it started last year”, said Kid. “The ability to get into the post and play through him in the post, I thought they were given confidence. Also, it gave us another weapon that we did not have or did not recognize early when we received it. “
Kidd emphasized the contribution of Washington’s playoffs and how its growth added flexibility to the offense of the team. “In the playoffs we started putting him in the post and started to drive him offensively,Kid explained. “But we have always watched it as to make the big threesome in the corner or be able to keep it, but now it has added to be able to roll and play. And also be able to point out. “