Dallas Mavericks' Dereck Lively II Postgame Interview After Game 1 Win vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II spoke to reporters after their Game 1 win of their Western Conference Finals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 2024 NBA playoff series. They hold a 1-0 series lead.
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[@saadwani9175]

No way y'all think that golden state kid is better than this dude

[@Smido83]

Who said he is better? Lively just played 20 less games, thats why Podz was in the rookie 1st team.

[@phigher1]

For some reason I thought you were talking about TJD 😂

[@Ornitorrincopozolero]

Him not getting all rookie first team is an absolute robbery.

[@imani1214]

Facts they played him

[@Nice-sm5hr]

It’s okay, it’s giving him fire right now

[@DominicVictoria]

Fuck it. Whatever, let’s win that ring!

[@Smido83]

No its not... he only played 55 games, Podz and Jaquez played 74/75. Lively overall played 1295 minutes, Podz 1970, Jaquez 2110. Had he played the same number of games or minutes, or something close, he wouldve clearly be an All Rookie 1st teamer. Being 1st team doesnt mean being better. Lively is clearly better and more impactfull then both.

[@kentymashmilo758]

Cuz its an awward in regular season

[@Nice-sm5hr]

Dallas loves you Dereck Lively, and your parents are looking down on you with pride

[@leelohaskin7941]

Such a bittersweet comment and feeling😢❤ but good vibes

[@willpengelly6764]

+19 tonight, what a basketball player

[@dpend]

D Live top 5 rookie this year #changemymind

[@conjo4030]

I see no need to change ur mind brotha ur mind is right

[@saadwani9175]

Why would anyone want to. That's a fact

[@aceloco817]

Clearly out played Chet last series too. Didn't get no love from the media. As suspected tho....

[@Lukalongballs]

How about top 4 change my mind lol Go Mavs MFFL

[@Bigfish458]

he’s going #1 in this years draft all day

[@SRTdyl]

D liv is a inspiration man

[@pamelapoe7198]

If you close your eyes and listen to his beautiful voice/ you will hear a glimpse of Kobe

[@sebhahn300]

That’s crazy, now that I read it, i can‘t unhear it! 😅

[@aceloco817]

Gonna get me a Lively jersey! Hope he stays a Mav for years to come! They gotta start showing him more love in the media for his defensive tenacity. Reason why Minnesota shot so many 3's. Altering every shot that comes in the paint. Extraordinary defense tho!!

[@Smido83]

At least 3 more years... most likely 7 more...

[@Dlugo87]

He’s going to be one of the greats! The sports media hates on Texas sport teams they don’t show love to any team coming out of Texas

[@DJDOGG31]

Keep doing what you are doing D Live. Great attitude and great work ethic.

[@user-xg5ty9dx5f]

D live is aggressive and responsive to luka and kyrie's move inside the court

[@wyzzkyd.]

the streets know D Lively is the most impactful rookie all season on a winning team and 2nd best rookie overall regarding of points he. has the best brain as a basketball player of all the rookie and he is a Center. But its that Duke effect too HIGH IQ

[@nicktheman1828]

You’re so good bro. Thanks for putting on for the city

[@philipthavenius9801]

DLive is for sure a top 5 rookie and will continue to grow! He has a lot to improve on, but his mindset is flawless.

[@ashamsthomas2490]

If you're gonna tank, you better walk out of the draft with a Derrick Lively! ❤

[@justinkyle4052]

What an absolute star this guy has shaped up to be. This dude has a lot of rings coming his way. I'm all about being amazed by Luka and Kyrie but Lively has been the cornerstone for this team, coming off the bench no less, and still producing the most.

[@concreteking4024]

They all sound like they being coached by Kyrie.

[@leelohaskin7941]

Tbh they kinda are lol

[@Dlynn-es3sj]

I have a feeling that D Live is going to be a 20 a game 13 rebound 3 block a game player by his 4th year in the league.. he is already bulking up and he has become more aggressive as the year has gone on.. his ability to rebound get put backs and lobs run the court. He can even easily be a Tyson Chandler but I can see him being way better maybe what Ayton was suppose to be..

[@dustinposey8476]

Mf got caught up in the Denver bubble and forgot its other teams balling they ass off...lmao

[@98benz]

LIVELY!

[@cliveedwards8735]

Underated for sure they need this dude for wolves

[@ericzamudio2905]

"Cant be stuck in mud" woo

[@patconlon7835]

Chet a pseudo gangster--first year rookie Lively punked him

[@Anakinskywalkerishere]

Derrck lively should of won rookie of the year i mean come on hes in the conference finals for crying out load!