Duke standout Dereck Lively II is going to begin his professional career with the Dallas Mavericks after being selected with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft on Thursday night.
The Oklahoma City Thunder made the 12th selection on behalf of the Mavericks, who traded No. 10 and Davis Bertans to OKC in exchange for No. 12, according to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania.
Scouting Report: Improved defensive awareness helped Lively optimize his tremendous physical profile and wingspan for pick-and-roll coverage and rim protection. He’ll make his money by blocking shots and shutting down the paint. #derecklively #Mavericks #NBADraft
MORE INFO: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10075616-dereck-lively-iis-draft-scouting-report-pro-comparison-updated-mavericks-roster
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Thanks, Nico for drafting this gem
If he can defend NBA players and play within the scheme, then he'll get minutes.