The family lived modestly ... NEW YORK — Shortly before his eighth birthday, Dereck Lively II and his mother heard a loud thump coming from downstairs. This wasn’t the first time.

A post shared by Dereck Lively, II (@derecklively) That means he’s handling this moment with an unusual maturity bestowed upon him by Kathy. And in the process, he’s found another family ...

Jason Kidd on the passing of Kathy Drysdale, Dereck Lively II’s mom. Lively actually made a point to come to shootaround this morning to address his “second family,” before Kathy’s passing.

Dereck Lively II’s embroidery design inspiration came from the importance of family, the legacy of the family name and the drive to carry forward the family legacy. Till now there are no known ...

The Dallas Mavericks selected their franchise center with the 12th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft as they landed Dereck Lively II. He transformed ... him and became his new family.

A. Dereck Lively II is a massive, 7 feet 1 inch, basketball player, who plays the center spot for the Duke Blue Devils. "Laughing at Shai free throws" - NBA fans react as Anthony Edwards and ...

A big screen shows a photo of Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively II, and his mother Kathy Drysdale ... “They’re my family,” he said. “It’s hard, man. It’s hard being able to ...

Dereck Lively II talks about life after the passing of his ... but he knows how important the game is for not only himself but for his family and teammates too. "I got to focus on basketball ...

Derek Lively II took a literal beating during Game 3 of ... this might have been one of the funnier moments of the playoffs. Dereck Lively, after getting kneed in the twig-and-berries: “I ...

DALLAS — During the Dallas Mavericks' 131-129 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday, Dereck Lively II was struck in the ... in his hometown in front of family and friends. " ...

Dereck Lively II did last summer, and after the profound ... In the present, Lively has come to value his teammates as his extended family. They may see him as older than his years, but they ...