ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 06: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks goes up for a shot as Naji Marshall #8 of the New Orleans Pelicans defends (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
The New Orleans Pelicans have lacked defense all season but may have accidentally found an answer in Naji Marshall.
Marshall was forced into action after the Pels got hit with the injury bug and has shown flashes that he can be the versatile, energy/hustle guy the Pelicans will need moving forward.
Josh Hart has played that role this season and done it well, as he is one of the best guard rebounders in the NBA and can defend multiple spots on the perimeter.