This Changes EVERYTHING For The Dallas Mavericks

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[@spaghettiwolf8253]

as a Mavs fan, we were pretty glad we got him in the draft

[@6manYT]

That game you tanked at the end of last season was a pretty good one to tank

[@Tophergr8]

Well some of us were. I remember RJ Choppy from 105 the Fan sports radio hated the pick because he wanted Grady Dick. He argued with me extensively when I replied that he shouldn't ever weigh in on basketball because his takes are asinine. So not everybody was on board with the pick. But Rj Choppy has a smooth brain anyway.

[@spaghettiwolf8253]

@@6manYT we got hate because of that cowardly but smart act, good thing we decided what's better for us in the long run

[@spaghettiwolf8253]

@@Tophergr8 Gradey Dick would never make sense at all with us😅

[@bigred9991]

​@@spaghettiwolf8253it's not like Dallas was the first team to ever tank for a player. Some teams do it the entire season.

[@manegrindshard]

That tanking decision possibly saved the franchise for the next decade.

[@bigbangbasketball]

Lets not get carried away 🙃

[@seppuku-]

@@bigbangbasketballI’ve seen you talking down to allot of Mavericks related posts recently, either you’re in denial about the upcoming success of the franchise, or you’re a basketball neophyte.

[@manegrindshard]

@@bigbangbasketball What do you mean carried away. They were just in the finals which literally makes them one of the best teams in the league. If they didn't have the young big man things would be totally different.

[@manegrindshard]

@@seppuku- mavs probably beat his team so he's just a hater lol

[@seppuku-]

@@manegrindshard It’s not warranted though lmao, Mavs are on the top of the West right now but media says otherwise. I’ve seen Mavs ranked at 5th in the entire league by Brian Windhorst, below the Celtics, OKC, Nuggets and Timberwolves! In that same order. KCP isn’t even on the nuggets anymore that’s just pure delusion. Ask anyone who is at the top of the west into this up coming season- And it will tell you everything about their current ball knowledge in the league. And so what if his team was beaten by the Mavs? All that does is show his character without saying anything, that he’s a walking POS.

[@shorewall]

It was worth it to tank to get that pick. :D

[@camiloo_kg]

yup

[@lightmikemu]

100

[@adn267]

Scrub franchise

[@g44izzy]

:D

[@g44izzy]

@@adn267 D:

[@yoshikigrg8]

Lively is already a solidified BEAST! 🔥🔥🔥 He is one of the core pieces for Dallas no questions ask.

[@somone1437]

i think he prob average d ayton numbers this year when he 26-28 years old. I mean he aint got the 3 ball so ppg not high.

[@logx-ow1us]

He s a great player. A bit overhyped upside In terms of offense since he’s not gonna develop a three that’s very effective. He’s a great defender and a beast in the glass and paint though. I’d love to have him starting or bring energy off the bench.

[@codeblue6925]

@@somone1437yeah tbf his lack of 3s and the mavs lack of 3s in general is what lost them the finals. If he could develop a better shot he could be one of the best centers currently active easily

[@marvelous1489]

@@codeblue6925did you just not watch the end of the video?

[@codeblue6925]

@@marvelous1489 i... did? I was reiterating the same point that he made

[@realdreamerschangetheworld7470]

I love this man as a person. The fact he’s an excellent ball player is just an extra layer 💯🔥

[@lukaskywalker7791]

We're excited about Lively. He's ahead of schedule

[@DarkShrimpQuest]

hes kinda a bust/bum

[@deemeaks8135]

Wtf that mean?

[@satvindersingh1506]

In development

[@deemeaks8135]

@@satvindersingh1506 Ok thx how do yk tho!?

[@clownotfound]

@@deemeaks8135 he obviously means that he was expected too be a guy for the future but is developing much quicker then expected.

[@charlesss417]

d-liv is the perfectly playing the tyson chandler role

[@manegrindshard]

@@charlesss417 that's in his rookie year. His ceiling is way higher than chandler ever could be.

[@seppuku-]

@@manegrindshard1000%. He can shoot threes, look up clips of him making 14 in a row. It’s just not really needed in the Mavs system when you acquire the best catch and shoot player to ever pick up a basketball.

[@opahmar]

I think he'll get better defensively when he develops his frame with age. Love his motor and energy in the playoffs.

[@seppuku-]

@@opahmarHis build can’t get much bulkier, he can put on weight, but he’s definitely more of a skinny big. That’s what makes him so agile on the floor. He’s 230lbs at 7’1… Gobert at the same height 7’1, but instead at 258lbs, that’s nearly 30 pounds heavier. PJ Washington weighs 230lbs the exact same as Lively, and PJ is 6’7!!! Think about that for second it’s wild…

[@Jizzledamann]

GOOD FUCKIN COMPARISON

[@bigred9991]

2 weeks in to the season teams were contacting the Mavs about his availability. Thats how good he was.

[@iamchaunceman]

DLive was drafted to the best possible team for his skill set and future development. Basically because of Luka. The surprising part is his development was his ability on the short roll pass, he’s a natural passer with good instincts and vision. I am excited to see how he the team integrates his outside shooting into his game because we all know he has a beautiful stroke and seems primed to become a stretch big that is all defense on the other side of the ball. Nico for president.

[@shaunlim505]

I like him even more, he was rocking a jurassic park shirt. that's sick

[@MindAndMyth]

Never call Boban washed again. Fought John Wick and made it back to the NBA afterwards.

[@AndrewBCause]

Love me some D-Live as an MFFL. Only 20 years old. SO much potential left. Cannot wait to see him this season. Also an awesome guy you want to root for. Easily my next jersey purchase.

[@rodneyconcha2973]

I'm so happy on his development. A great athlete for sure! I hope he continues to develop and take care of his body.

[@moisesgrullon4685]

As a basketball fan I wish Dallas the best of luck. Fun team to watch.

[@mr.madhatter5538]

Hearing him talk about his mom during the play-offs had me in my feels

[@lukaihighlights]

Great time to be a Mavs fan ! Can’t wait to see Klay’s influence on his 3pt shooting evolution

[@95yazid]

You only need one argument to counter the "easy to be a lob threat with Luka" take, which is "Then why were none of the 7 guys before Lively able to actually be that?"

[@staesti]

the best part of d'live last year was his decision making when they blitz'd luka or kyrie

[@nikki-op4xj]

last year the first lob from luka to lively i saw i was like " this is gonna be great ... maybe not right away but its gonna be awesome" i was wrong though ... his first season and lively is already one of my fav players lets be real at nr 12 he was a total steal in that draft ....

[@edouble9573]

My favorite comp I heard was Joakim Noah. If Lively can reach that level of defense, rebounding, and playmaking Noah reached I would be THRILLED as a Mavs fan.

[@martinblake2278]

The reason why Dallas is gonna be scary this season and for years to come is not just Luka. It's also this guy. Can move and switch like a wing and can bother shots from PG to Cs with ease. He actually outplayed Wemby, Chet, Gobert, and many other Cs on many of their face offs last season. He can guard 3-5 easily and can also hold his own against attacking 1s and 2s. He can also pass and is improving his post moves and 3 point shots. Develop this young man at all cost, turn him into a KG, and dynasty gonna arrive in Dallas very very soon.

[@kauffmann101]

I think DLively will get DPOY in the future

[@yummivanillaicecream]

Is his template really KG?

[@Tophergr8]

National media sleeping on the Mavs again.

[@kevinleetan4078]

Good, Mavs will need that fuel for the upcoming season

[@manegrindshard]

@@Tophergr8 went to the finals and still little coverage and nobody picking them to win the west

[@seppuku-]

@@manegrindshardThey will win 54 games, i’m calling it right now.

[@Tophergr8]

@@xavierb9061 yeah cause we all know KAT is such a playoff riser. But that's ok, keep shluping that groddy Koolaid the national media keeps feeding you. It'll make your rude awakening all the more delicious

[@xavierb9061]

@@Tophergr8 3 pt champ shoots 3/22 from 3 is not rare...ok lol

[@nudytv7879]

Me personally i didn't know who he was i just seen the mavs actually draft a center and i was fine with that . But boy when i tell u that first game against San Antonio opened my eyes all the way up

[@kimtieka5645]

Nudytv7879 it's because your a fake fan of basketball if you didn't know who d. Lively was.

[@nudytv7879]

@kimtieka5645 man stfu cause u didnt know him ether alot of fans dnt pay attention to college you a casual fan

[@nudytv7879]

@kimtieka5645 calling somebody a fake fan and dont even live in the city of dallas shutup casual fan

[@ChrisHunterSavesTheDay]

Loving Lively!

[@mrbgame697]

After watching the finals Dereck lively is probably my favourite basketball right now

[@Lettre_Zola]

1:11 what a defense by Harden 😂

[@XiJinPingEatShit]

That's the tough D harden provides every game!

[@Smido83]

Very good Video and I agree with basically everything. And yet, you missed the one part of his game that can make him way better very fast. FT shooting. He only shot 51% in the reg season and 59% in the PO... him getting his FT% to 75% or better would be HUGE for his development.

[@johnpaulgonzalez9016]

What made him stood out was he was a sponge. He has the raw talent already of a Tyson Chandler, but he can shoot with the potential to be Kevin Love cavalier's version, partner that with the fact that he wants to learn and just stays in his role, not looking to showboat which rookies had the tendency to do, he is every coaches' and trainers' dream project.

[@blablablaa14]

When people say "Tanking doesn't work" remind them the Mavs kept Luka out of a "Slovenia Night" game so they could tank and get Derrick Lively

[@jamessantiago1367]

Dallas should never break up lively and Luka. They should pay lively when the time comes

[@PrimoPete]

Bruh, if he starts shooting 3s as well... 🤩 Western conference for the Mavs will be 🔥🔥.

[@SirCraigSupaTight]

Perfect answer for wemby and chet 💪🏾

[@opinionatedorganism]

Luka jumping for joy with the lob at 3:10 is great

[@menno763]

Back 2 back video's about the Mavs, you and me are both excited for the upcoming season!

[@Bean2521]

lol i remember 2k24 playing my career and seeing the mavs had a rookie 7ft center in the bench I forced him to start and gave him minutes🤣 i learned quickly from 2k the kid was gonna b special

[@6manYT]

Occasionally 2K is right 🤣

[@konzza]

​@@6manYTYup. Using video games to predict real live events is about to be hit and miss.

[@jermaineholland7108]

nailed it

[@Saltcreezy]

He has the tools to become a decent 3pt shooter as well. Will be interesting to see if he can get some shots up this year.

[@ledbetter1992]

Badass video got me hyped from the start lol

[@bandjolyn]

As a mffl, I'm just so happy right now

[@Lander-bo2rq]

dude, dlive puts a smile on my face when ever i see him dunk or block. glaze or not, it is entertaining

[@MicahKimble-ui1id]

Keep up the informational basketball content 😃

[@6manYT]

Thank you good sir

[@orionzervakos]

I've been saying it after watching him in the playoffs: Give Lively starters minutes (30-36) and he'll average 18-13-3 assists and 3 blocks per game. He's going to be a monster out there.

[@brazen388]

Actually a good ass take

[@Vusace777]

I’d say that’s an accurate stat line

[@MistaWordz]

True, but I think giving both Lively and Gafford 22-25 minutes at C is better for keeping Gaff involved and Lively healthy. If Lively keeps working on his shot, he could play some PF though.

[@orionzervakos]

@MistaWordz I'm looking for Lively to get 30 minutes per game and Gafford to cover the remainder. Kidd has a tall task on his hands: develop Lively into a top 5 center and also be sure he stays healthy for the playoffs. If I'm right about his step forward this year, Kidd will be remiss to not play him at least 30 minutes per game. That'd be like playing Luka 24 minutes in the name of keeping him healthy. You wouldn't do it

[@MistaWordz]

@@orionzervakos Yeah but Luka also doesn't have a backup that's almost as good as him so it's different. That's also why I said that if Lively develops his shooting like other bigs such as Al Horford and Brook Lopez, he could split his time between playing 4 and 5 to get his 30 mins.

[@Fattyb00batty]

Plz mavs take it all this year

[@OhSoDreamyy]

The lobs and defense are amazing and ahead of schedule, and the shooting is very intriguing. but if he fully masters the short roll both his and the Mavs potential is essentially limitless.

[@FupaDoncic]

His passing prior to the Final shouldn’t go unnoticed.

[@frederickdelius1106]

All ready got the jersey. Lets go mavs!

[@wolfman9797]

he goes up for oops like he jumping to spike a volleyball, athletic

[@Buuboi214]

If D Live can create his own shot he definitely be unstoppable

[@AM-dl7ot]

Dwight Powell was pretty impactful, before his injury.

[@TheMockedy]

Klay is going to help bump his assist and points next season

[@beckerguilherme]

@6man promise me the very next Dallas video you post is going to be about Klay's first 5 game stretch as a Mavs player!

[@ssaaffuu]

D liv is great but every time i see kyrie am stunned

[@Kauko13]

Fact is, if Lively develops even near to his potential. Mavs are good to go for the next decade. They can do wonders with this two alone.

[@MavericksDigest]

This title looks familiar...

[@6manYT]

No disrespect, I haven't seen your channel before im sure you make good content but ive got videos over 3 years old where Ive used this title before lol. ive had my videos plagiarised word for word countless times, I can promise you I wouldn't do the same, nor would I be able to make 5 videos a week if I was waiting to copy others.

[@MavericksDigest]

@@6manYTlol I was joking man! From one content creator to another, trust me, I get it 😉 good shit tho

[@leonhardwelkener3917]

His shooting form looks splendid!!!

[@lukaihighlights]

Yes doesn’t get mentioned enough! It will get even better with Klay’s help 😄

[@shivorshank_]

He is the only 7ft-er that I’ve seen that gets actual hang time

[@Goxilla]

I got him on my shortlist of most improved players next year along with Hardy, Wemby, Franz

[@rdn658]

if he show another growth like this then he will be a beast

[@chubbibots]

dampier, diop, bradley, laFrentz, dalembert, Mbenga. just some of the names Dirk had to play with in the frontcourt. not until he had a good defensive and lob threat centre in chandler that he had the most success. i hope this will be the case with this mavs and lively!

[@x1u_r1e]

reminded me of D'andre on those nasty dunk lobs

[@axelaznar5475]

"Catches, lifts it, dunks it Stronger" - Daft Lively

[@ethanespo96]

Giving the mavs some love is so refreshing to see. They are gonna be a threat next year. The whole team is sold on the idea of getting a chip. Klay in full Mavs mode. Kyrie changed his pfp to him stomping the Cs logo. Lika is Luka. As long as we get more than 10 ppg from Klay, he's an immediate and direct upgrade from THJ, Marshall is already proven amazing and consistent in his position, DLive and Landlord Gaff are only gonna develop and get a better sense of chemistry w luka and kyrie. Pray for a healthy year and we'll see NYK in the finals next year

[@Archemik99]

I remember seeing videos like that about DeAndre Jordan back in the day and nowadays everybody's hating on him.

[@EdWedgie]

The red arrow in the thumbnail got me

[@robertvrhovec9696]

Second best player, after Luka Magic this year.

[@rufusandgurus]

Holy glaze

[@MistaWordz]

One could only imagine how scary the Knicks would be if the Mavs didn't tank and Lively ended up in NY instead.

[@420Bassist]

I miss the days when we had Brandon Bass and also Tyson Chandler.

[@Shokora41]

Imo the only thing derek cant rly provide is a heavy core to stop those "unstoppable" postposition 5s like embiid. But tbh if he could provide that aswell, it would just be unfair because nobody stopps embiid in the post. He is one of the most underrated rookies last year imo and i am very proud to have him on my favorite team ❤

[@ajsoul13]

5:16 okay now i see how perfectly klay will fit into this

[@pinoyreformat]

Really wanted him for the Warriors. Not gonna complain though since Dunleavy was able to secure probably the next best big to Lively in TJD whilst drafting Podz.

[@luisjalvareztorres8481]

Knicks fans will be punching the air watching this video 😆

[@aldenencluna6409]

Nice.

[@isaiaholivas834]

He’s Tyson chandler with more athleticism and a jumper

[@Thelostandprofoundpodcast]

Do the starters play in the first preseason game?

[@chaseparker5565]

All those years of washed up centers is over, THANK you DLive

[@blablablaa14]

People think Lively is a solid all around player. What they are missing is how incredible defensively he is. If Wemby and Chet didn't exist last year, we would be talking about how a rookie is defending like Lively. He is going to be a top 3 defender in the league. Something like a more mobile Gobert. To put it in perspective, the Pelicans who have no real center now, magically had Lively instead of Yves (the rookie center they drafted this year), they would be a title contenders and set with a team that has DJ, CJ, Ingram, Zion, Lively as a starting five that can do literally everything. Also Lively's deal is so so so cheap right now, for another 3 years of cheapness at the center position which is the most overpriced position in the league. Just wait till he starts hitting threes. This is the third guy along with Wemby/Chet that will be the one of the best centers in the league

[@jogunsan]

They crucified us for tanking because they feared this.

[@danny_daphantom]

Saying KP is washed is crazy

[@michaelbarnes2126]

Derek Lively could be Tyson Chandler 2.0 for this current Dallas team

[@TheMystikal82]

If Porzingis is a center, then Luka is DOPY 😂

[@ionutalex5529]

imagine Lively has a 2nd year leap

[@jerrypoppins9033]

Hot take: he will surpass Jarrett Allen before all star break.

[@Vusace777]

Pick and roll with Kyrie or Luka, Lively rolls, defenders will crash for the oop stop or catch and score, will open up Klay .

[@thebekgo1624]

Dlive is my goat

[@ShadowMonarchOfficial]

more on luka doncic effect. I do believe if Lively is on different team with different point guard sample james harden.. i don't think lively will excel just like how he shines on dallas right now.. it's called luka doncic effect.

[@fivedesert3675]

Shut ffu . We are not just talking about offence here. But also d. Does he need luka and kyrie when defending ?

[@brodyagasvami]

This year mavs is dream team, next year if we get yiannis is over

[@justap7164]

@@brodyagasvami that would be too much to give up if we were to get him. We may not need him next season and he’s not too keen on leaving the Bucks. We should be fine without him

[@randomperson57272]

no 1 glazer

[@trollthumpermicnastywitit2001]

No not special defensive work. Competent. You can’t teach size or timing really

[@CHEWYE-HAURIANMoe]

Lowkey i would rather take him than wemby

[@bigbangbasketball]

He’ll be in Golden State soon 😂

[@tat8935]

He’s like Jarret Allen type which most of team desperately wants those big these days

[@VVVY777]

Nice Mavericks Digest clickbait title! THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING FOR THE MAVERICKS every week.

[@ImGrantHorn]

This guys channels are so weird. He has like 7 channels all about basketball but now all of a sudden it’s an English guy? When did that change

[@Abraxastrust]

Went went wrong with the Celtics??? 4-1???? Almost 4-0 in finals ...

[@itsyaboiboozy7046]

I’m waiting for this guy at the corner. Either run and dunk or shoot that 3

[@315IQ]

w Dereck Lively II

[@GOATSwish]

Under 1 minute gang 👇

[@manostsitouras6762]

But not in the finals

[@FrederickAbner-g9x]

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