Dereck Jerome Lively II is a professional basketball player and as of October 2024, he plays for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. Lively is 7 feet and 1 inch tall and weighs 230 pounds,. He was a five-star recruit as per Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN. He played college basketball at Duke University where he was nominated for both the ACC All-Defensive Team and the ACC All-Freshman Team in 2023.
Lively was drafted 12th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder and was later traded to the Mavericks. He scored 8.8 points, grabbed 6.9 rebounds, and blocked 1.4 shots per game during the 2023-24 season. Lively II was selected in the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2024. He was also a strong contributor in the Mavericks’ deep playoff run in the 2023-24 season, as he averaged 7.9 points, 1.3 assists, and 7.4 rebounds per game while averaging 1 block per game. He also played in 21 playoff games in his rookie season.
What is Dereck Lively II's nationality?
Dereck Lively II holds American nationality and he was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. on February 12, 2004.
Dereck Lively II's hometown
Dereck Lively II was raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and attended Westtown School. He led them to a 31-7 record and won the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association state championship in 2022. He averaged 14.0 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks per game in his senior season. He was awarded the Mr. Pennsylvania Basketball award and was selected as a McDonald’s All-American in the same year.
Dereck Lively II's birthplace
Dereck Lively II was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Dereck Lively and Kathy Phillips Drysdale.
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A. Dereck Lively II was drafted with the 12th overall pick in the 1st round of the 2023 NBA Draft.
