Dereck Lively: The inspiring story of the 20-year-old Dallas Mavericks rising star

Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively is only 20 years old, but in those years, he's lived a lot of life. Everything he's experienced has made him resilient and extraordinary. Andy Adler goes one-on-one with the Mavs Center.
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[@Thegangsta00711]

He’s what you call a role model. Prayers up for momma Lively 🙏 they both deserve all the blessings in the world.

[@jasonh9787]

She just passed 💔

[@angelbergthsoto5140]

You are an example to life! Congratulations, you have become my favorite Mavericks…..next to Luka!! Keep it up, I have been there been in your position! Persevere and let the Son accompany you, the Father protect and the Holly Spirit guide you!! Blessings!!

[@edwinbleau5334]

When I say I absolutely love this kid, I mean I love this dude lol
Mav for life please.

[@MimieThalie]

What an exceptionnal personnality and beautiful player.. I hope he will achieve all his dreams, live happily. It's a chance he played with the Mavs, it's a real friends team. ❤

[@samanthamitchell860]

Sweetest and most humble young man. Sending healing prayers for Momma.
Like for #TEAM#LIVELY 🎉

[@theagyeman]

What a remarkable guy!

[@simoncove1]

Awesome guy

[@SeraphicGaming]

I only watch the Mavs because of Kyrie but DL is such a fascinating character to watch. I look forward to seeing what happens with him and wish him the best.

[@tomevers6670]

Mature beyond his years

[@richardoteri9746]

This was an incredible interview.

[@user-me4vh1se9g]

D.Lively💙💙🐰

[@simplybeautiful4117]

Refreshing

[@AAMSacc]

My dawg

[@johnjohnson7369]

THATS MY BIG MAN #mffl

[@raymondcapz9437]

Lively,Duren,Bates=Team Final

[@randyfarnsworth7825]

100% roll model for all kids black, white, brown .. pick a color or culture 💪👍🙏

[@TroyBrothers-sp8yr]

his voice sounds like roman reigns

[@tokuchitoua6981]

The struggler

[@noobchickensupper6471]

Looks a little bit bronny james jr

[@GaiusPrimusMatius]

😅😅😅yea you right just a paler skin😊😊😊