Mavs Dereck Lively II talks rookie season, playing with Luka Doncic and why his mom is his superhero
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
- Dallas Mavericks Dereck Lively II sat down for an interview to talk about his rookie season, playing with Luka Doncic and why his mom is his superhero.
The Mavs center is not your typical rookie.
Towering greater than seven feet tall, the 12th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft has the maturity of a 12-year veteran. Lively II had to grow up fast due to his experiences growing up.
When he was 7 years old, his father, Dereck Lively, died from a heroin overdose. Two years after losing his dad, Dereck's mother, Kathy Drysdale, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma - the beginning of a near decade-long battle with cancer.
Fortunately, in the summer of 2022, they were told her cancer is in remission.
Despite being a teenager and caretaker, adversity would not deter his ascent. The kid from Philly went to prep school and became the No. 1 high school recruit in the country. After one year at Duke, he declared for the NBA Draft.
For years, the Mavericks longed for "Tyson Chandler 2.0" - a big man who could protect the rim, hustle for rebounds and attack the basket. In his brief time with the Mavs, it's clear Lively II was the big piece to the puzzle they'd been missing.
And guess who has played a role of coach and mentor for Lively II, since coming to Dallas? Tyson Chandler, himself.
Lively II leads the Mavericks in blocked shots. He's second on the team in rebounding, behind Luka Doncic. And assuming he plays the qualified number of games this season, Lively II is on pace to lead the entire NBA in field goal percentage - as a rookie.
Sure, it helps when most of his shots are dunks - via alley oops from Doncic and Kyrie Irving - but Lively II has been everything the Mavericks hoped he would be.
And the best is yet to come.
WFAA Sports Reporter Jonah Javad sat down with the Mavs star rookie to discuss his past, present and future.
FULL STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/sports/n...
How can you not love this guy?
Raccoon squad!!!
🦝Squadies taking over🦝
Yo Nick!
I'm here a week before the finals rewatching this. Lively has been an absolute massive reason the Mavs are in the finals. This dude lives and breathes and brings the energy and effort every game. I can't wait to watch him develop his game even more
Wisdom at 19 is crazy, Lively has been through alot and knows how to go about tough situations💪🏾Mavs need him & Mavs fans love ‘em💯
DLive is a humble and genuine person. Very well spoken as well. Wishing him good health and success! Mavs in 6! Let’s go!
This dude is a freaki'n role model! And a fighter too.
He will win championship this year! I hope he will get big bag next contract. Such mature guy at his age love it
"To be great you have to go through the hard things"- D-Lively
Profound.
Derek Lively is like an “Old Soul” at 19 years old with so much Wisdom, Intelligence, and Integrity a great work Ethics. You have to love this guys. Go Mavs you can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.❤️🙏🏿👍👏👏👏👏
You won't believe he is 19 years old if you don't know his age. Man, I love D-Live. He is one of the most favorite Mavs of all time already. If he stays healthy and stays with Dallas, he will surely be one of the best Mavs of all time.
A great human being. And on court he fits amazing
Very professional for a 19 year oks the way he carries himself, also a great addition the team desperately needed. He has the potential to be such an incredible center
YOUR MOM IS AN ANGEL IN HEAVEN WATCHING OVER YOU D. LIVELY! SHE IS JUST AN ALL AROUND BEAUTIFUL PERSON!!!
YOU WERE SO BLESSED TO HAVE TWO BEAUTIFUL PARENTS!!!
Getting a ring as a rookie will be insane
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I know that would be insane …Imagine what it was like when magic won finals mvp as a rookie ..that’s crazy bro …
Let’s go lively! Might get the chip soon! 5 more wins!!
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Great guy! Great player! What a pick! Very mature already and humble. You are doing awsome Dereck! All my respect
Honestly a very mature and sympathetic interview which gives a lot of hope we not only have found the center of the future but also a great positive figurehead.
A Dwight Powell but actually talented?
@@agayactornamedmichaeldougl6289 there isnt wcf without dwith
Dwight Powell but actually center sized@@agayactornamedmichaeldougl6289
Dereck,
your brain is awesome.
THERE HE IS MAVS FANS! THE FUTURE AND SAVIOR OF THE DALLLAS MAVERICKS!!! THE REASON WHY LUKA DONCIC ISNT LUKA GONECIC!!! DLIVEEEEEEEEE
Not even exaggerating
Tyson Chandler is tasked to work with him every day, perfect guy to hire for him
He comes across as very “centered.” Seriously though, chill dude with deep thoughts. Wish him well for his career & life in general.
We love U in Dallas
He can be a good voiceover actor delivering audiobooks
LOVE THIS GUY MAN
Can’t wait to get my Lively II jersey! Both Dereck and his Mom Kathy are huge inspirations for me.
Love me some D-LIVE
So respectful
So talented
Such a good person.
Let’s go MAVSSSS !!!!!
A wonderful young man. Grounded and mature. Beautiful to see especially in today's world.
His story got me in tears. I know this guy will win it all, he will never give up. I want you buy you a drink if I ever see you
Very mature for 19 years old!
Credit his mom for his upbringing.
i want him and luka and kyrie to be mavs for life, they need better support though
Derrick lively is my favorite player! I am 10 years old and I got an upgrade to floor seats for half of the game and I got to high five him! And some other players when they played against the New Orleans and I also like Josh but he didn’t give me a high five.
Just enjoy what you‘ve got. What a Great voice you have. I hope you Love music.
Tyson Chandler should get more credit of being a mentor for lively, Been a huge reason for his success!
Derek Lively II has potential to be to Luka what Tyson Chandler was to Dirk.
Now with Gafford, a vet big man, Mavs upgraded their center spot drastically.
he is this at 19 as a rook, lets go!!!!!
I absolutely adore you!!!! Your wisdom at such a young age is so astounding. The Mavericks are so blessed to have you! I have enjoyed watching you do great things on the court!!! You are my 3rd ALL time favorite player - next to Dirk and Luka! Thank you for never giving up!! Truly a fighter/warrior!💙💙💙
Seem like a great person, and a fantastic player. The Mavs are lucky to have him, and I'm always happy to see the Luka D-Live combo!
my man, i hope he comes to slovenia with luka some day, i'd love to exchange a few words with him/them
Third most important player in the Mavs roster
The Mavs really made a great draft pick.
wow...and a loving son..lively my new idol....gogogogo
hes a good fit with the mavericks culture. I'm very glad we got him. I've suffered through many years of garbage centers.
Lively I’m so proud of you and how you are handling your self with the Press, Media, Family,and Become a Professional on the Basketball Court. It’s hard to believe you’re 19 years old. Continue to be the Professional with integrity and character you have. Go Mavs!👏👏👏👍❤️😊
God Bless U DLII and ur mom--Godspeed!
I hope you have a successful and healthy career sir, such a great player and your perspective in life is so mature for such a young age. Keep inspiring people, you have a good heart.
Good to hear another person who's unhinged about sharing some of the stuff, people usually don't.
Give him a year or 2 he will be a super star.
I sure hope so.
My man D-Live speaking like a 42 y.o. veteran
Tears of joy and hope for the future
great interview n most important great person, lively has so much potential n i can’t wait for this kid future with the mavs #MF4L
At 19 years old he is bigger MAN with bigger HEART than most of 50 year olds that I know.
look forward to the future with Dereck as a Mav
He is so mature
one maverick we sll root for
Dude! BigUp&BlessUp!💯🙏🏿
Great guy … God Bless you … don’t forget to put God in your life !!!
love him❤
Go Rookie
LD&DL will dominate the NBA
Luka doncic100%💪
Getting a Jersey!!❤
EXACTLY!
🔥💪🏻
He is young. He could enhance his skillset such as a spin move and train with Hakeem Olajuwon when the season is over. He could also bulk up to the level of Giannis to be more effective with big bodies like Valenciunas, Jocik, Embid.
2:30 He has an amazing future as a ventriloquist
😂😂😂
Yeah that was weird.
Greatest 19 year old
also its not an european thing, its a slovenian/balkan thing xd a lot of us are like that
😂😂😂and I have been a little more than I have to go to the new house 🏡
His mentality and maturity like 30+ instead of 19 years old
HE Had to grow up fast.
Mav ownership and mnmt are more interested in DEI than winning championships. Sad!
So what could be the reason why you said anything about DEI? Hmm tell us
I was already excited for him to run the court, now I want him to run for office 🥲