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When Dereck Lively II is healthy, he’s absolutely lethal. But the problem is, we barely see him. When he's on the floor, the 22-year-old center plays like the franchise's primary asset, shooting over 70% in his first two years.
But foot and ankle issues have derailed his momentum, limiting him to just 98 total games since Dallas drafted him 12th overall in 2023. Last year, he played only seven games before season-ending foot surgery in December, which dragged his shooting down to 61.1%.
Despite that, the Mavericks are making a surprising move by offering Dereck Lively II an extension despite his injuries. Dallas wants to secure their center now rather than wait. According to NBA insider Marc Stein on…
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