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Nico Harrison's path of destruction derails Dereck Lively II's Mavericks career

There's no doubt that one of Dallas Mavericks fans' biggest gripes with third-year center Dereck Lively II is how injury-prone he has become since turning pro. This season alone, Lively II has only appeared in seven of the Mavericks' 19 games, and just last season, Lively II only suited up for 36 games as he dealt with numerous lower-body injuries.

While this season appears to be more of the same for Lively II, as he is now set to miss an extended period of time with a foot issue, fans have linked the exact moment that may have ruined his professional career.