New Orleans Pelicans big man Jonas Valanciunas says he couldn’t be more proud of Naji Marshall & Jaxson Hayes this season.

(via New Orleans Pelicans):

On Marshall: “He’s playing with a passion. You can see he’s enjoying the game. Not just making the baskets, scoring points, but making the right play, playing hard defense. It’s beautiful to see him being so passionate about the game of basketball.” 

On Hayes: “He’s always staying in the gym and working hard. Being the first guy in, last guy out. Great attitude. He’s gonna be ready, and when opportunity comes, he shows that he can play. He’s a good player. He did it in the past, and he does it now, too.”