PJ Washington went all out on Valentine’s Day, gifting his wife, Alisah Chanel, a reported $1 million Ferrari SF90 along with roughly $500,000 worth of luxury bags. The surprise was meant as a grand romantic gesture. Online, NBA fans saw something else.
Washington has been in the league for seven seasons and secured major earnings since being drafted 12th overall in 2019. Even so, the spending sparked debate.
@KingQReality posted, “Dumb. Could’ve bought a few businesses or land for his children and eventual grandchildren.”
Dumb. Could’ve bought a few businesses or land for his children and eventual grandchildren.
— RealityDose (@KingQReality) February 15, 2026
@George77777T wrote, “Bro gonna end up broke in 10 years …”
Another reaction shifted the focus: @BullzOverBearz commented, “Tbh any good woman worth marrying would scold her man for wasting money on these things and make him return them.”
The conversation hit at an awkward time. Dallas is in the middle of a nine-game losing streak and sits 12th in the West, adding extra scrutiny to anything surrounding the roster.
“Crazy how perfect a player can fit next to one guy and be totally a** next to another”: NBA fans debate PJ Washington’s role
Away from the headlines, Washington’s on-court form has become part of the conversation. Some NBA fans believe Naji Marshall has earned a bigger role, even questioning Washington’s spot in the starting lineup.
@Glenjr1988 wrote, “PJ Washington should never start over Naji Marshall. Naji is better than him now.”
That sparked a broader back-and-forth.
@CamoDog17 posted, “Crazy how perfect a player can fit next to one guy and be totally a** next to another. He’s trying to do too much imo.”
@iceqube16 added, “Yeah PJ is so slow in everything and sucks so much now. Naji should start.”
Not everyone piled on. @YappinYassss noted, “Naji is deff playing better at the moment. But there were deff many times PJ was playing better than naji. Pj is tryna get back right from injury & his mom being hospitalized.”
Marshall is averaging 15.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 29.6 minutes per game. Washington logs 30.7 minutes while posting 14.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists.
Between the Valentine’s flex and the rotation debate, NBA fans have found plenty to dissect when it comes to Washington’s season.
