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Dereck Lively II hoping to earn the right to start on opening day

Official Site of the Mavs | October 3, 2023

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So far in the Mavericks’ training camp, Dereck Lively II has been like a sponge. The rookie from Duke has been picking

up the small details of the team’s schemes so fast that he’s on a fast track to possibly become the opening day starter at the center position.

“It’s something I dream about,” Lively said, referring to being a starter when the Mavs open the regular season on Oct. 25 in San Antonio. “But what I try to do is I try to win every day so I can earn that spot.

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