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The Dallas Mavericks will bring an intriguing blend of youth and experience to the table this season including center Dereck Lively II, whose injury and camp status got a big update. Lively II will join a star-studded cast including ‘dark horse MVP’ candidate Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and new coach Dusty May.
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Mavericks Media Day helped Lively II live up to his vibrant last name, as he shared his honest thoughts on the proceedings.
“It’s like Picture Day, you know, it’s like the first day of school, so you know, you just gotta enjoy it, see all the new faces, old faces, it’s enjoyable. You know, you can’t be missing these moments. Ten years from now, you’re gonna look back at these moments and you’re gonna love it.”
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Lively II will team up with an active front court including Flagg, who made a stark comment about his height recently. The Mavericks and their front office don’t quite know what this year will bring just yet, but they have a ballpark idea. May is regarded as one of basketball’s brightest minds while Lively II and some of his teammates, including Kyrie Irving, have NBA Finals experience to draw from going forward.
It all could come together in the best of ways or the Mavericks stumble and wind up shuffling the deck chairs on their ship in preparation for another Finals run. Regardless of what happens, Lively II’s words serve as a reminder to savor the moment, an approach that will help the Mavericks on a night-in, night-out basis in one of the most grueling professional sports.
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