If Tyson Chandler was scouring the earth in search of a younger version of himself, he may have found him in Dereck
Chandler, who played in the NBA from 2001-20, stands 7-foot tall and weighs 235 pounds. Lively, a promising 19-year old rookie with the Mavericks, is 7-1 and weighs 134 pounds.
Not only is the stark resemblance in size and stature noteworthy, but Chandler’s livelihood during his playing days centered around blocking shots, rebounding, protecting the rim and establishing a rugged defensive mindset.