Jason Kidd and Shawn Marion are thrilled to be together once again, eight years since they shared the court in Phoenix.

The Mavericks are hoping that the reunion will allow the players to rekindle the success they had with the Suns.

"Shawn makes the game so easy, especially above the rim, he gets easy baskets," Kidd told the Arizona Republic. "He can get out there and defend (point guards) through (centers). He's a great teammate in the locker room, so I'm glad to have him by my side."

In addition to re-signing Kidd and acquiring Marion, the Mavericks made other moves that will make chemistry the key to early-season success.

"Everybody's got to get the chemistry right," Marion said. "That's the most important thing, getting a feel for each other and learning to have fun playing with each other."