History of Dereck Lively II in Timeline
Dereck Lively II is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. A highly-regarded prospect, he was a consensus five-star recruit before playing college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. He was considered one of the top players in the 2022 class.
February 12, 2004: Birth of Dereck Lively II
On February 12, 2004, Dereck Jerome Lively II was born.
2012: Death of Dereck Lively's father
In 2012, Dereck Lively's father, who battled drug addiction for years, died from an overdose.
2022: Preseason Watchlist Nominations
Before the start of the 2022-23 season, Lively was named to the Naismith and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award preseason watchlists.
2022: Top Player in the 2022 Class
In 2022, Dereck Lively II was recognized as a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in his class.
2022: Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association state championship
In 2022, Dereck Lively led Westtown School to a 31-7 record and the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association state championship.
April 4, 2023: Declaration for the 2023 NBA Draft
On April 4, 2023, Dereck Lively declared for the 2023 NBA draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility.
July 8, 2023: Signing with the Dallas Mavericks
On July 8, 2023, Dereck Lively II signed with the Dallas Mavericks after being traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
2024: Start of the 2024-25 Season
In 2024, Dereck Lively II played in 32 games for the Dallas Mavericks, averaging 9.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists.
2024: NBA Finals Appearance
In 2024, Dereck Lively reached the NBA Finals with the Dallas Mavericks, where they lost to the Boston Celtics in five games.
2024: NBA All-Rookie Second Team
In 2024, Dereck Lively was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
2024: Death of Dereck Lively's mother
In 2024, Dereck Lively's mother, Kathy Phillips Drysdale, passed away from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
January 22, 2025: Injury Sidelines Lively
On January 22, 2025, Dereck Lively was ruled out for 2-to-3 months after suffering a stress fracture in his right ankle.
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