<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> Avery Johnson isn't sure where the perception came from that Marquis Daniels isn't "his guy." "The same guy that's not my guy, we spend time together," Johnson said, adding, "He's been very supportive of me as a coach, through the highs and the lows. Maybe we'll have to hug and do some real reality TV stuff so we can prove he's my guy." The third-year guard was one of the main guys for the Mavericks in Game 1 of their playoff series with the Memphis Grizzlies. Daniels scored 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting. His ability to drive to the basket can open up the outside for shooters like Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Terry and Jerry Stackhouse. "The more open shots they get, the better it is for us," Daniels said. "If I can get to the basket and try to get those [defenders] closer in on me, it's better for us." Josh Howard was reminded of Daniels' playoff performance against Sacramento during their rookie season two years ago. "It's a big lift for us," Howard said. "We need that guy to come in and do things like that." </div> Source
I know that Howard and Dirk believe greatly in the skill and toughness of Marquis Daniels. But they've seen him at his best. He's a terrific ball handler with a variety of moves in the paint and on the baseline, and can shoot. He complements Howard and Dirk and I believe will either be starting or take over the 6th man role from Stack in a couple of years.
