Dallas Mavericks fans were pleasantly shocked to see Dereck Lively II dribble all the way up the court and score during Monday’s pre-season
But for the Mavs’ 7-1 second-year center, that maneuver was just a small sample size of what he worked on this past summer to enhance his game. And it could have a major impact on what he’ll be able to accomplish this season.
“I’ve been working on my game no matter if that’s me putting the ball on the floor and me playing out of the pocket, or me being in the short corner,” Lively said after Tuesday’s practice session.