Dereck Lively II may be on the verge of adding a new dimension to his game that could completely reshape the Mavericks’ offense.
When the Dallas Mavericks selected Dereck Lively II, they hoped to gain an athletic rim protector and lob finisher. They may not have expected how quickly he would expand his game. As the 2025–26 season approaches, Lively II seems ready to showcase a skill that could change Dallas’ offense: a reliable 3-point shot.
Discussions of this improvement have been ongoing since he began his career.