Dereck Lively II: stats, last game & news

Q: How many points does Dereck Lively II average?

Dereck Lively II averaged 4.3 points per game in the NBA in the 2025-2026 season.

Q: What team does Dereck Lively II play for?

Dereck Lively II currently plays for Dallas Mavericks.

Q: How many rebounds and assists does Dereck Lively II average?

Dereck Lively II averaged 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game in the NBA in the 2025-2026 season.

Q: What position does Dereck Lively II play?

Dereck Lively II plays as Center.

Q: How tall is Dereck Lively II?

Dereck Lively II is 2.16 m (7 ft 1 in) tall.

Position:

Center

Height:

216 cm

Age:

22 years (02/12/2004)

Nationality:

United States

Team:

Dallas Mavericks

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Stats Games Career

Dereck Lively II (2.16 m, born on 02/12/2004) is a male basketball player from United States, playing for Dallas Mavericks in NBA during the 2025-2026 season. In NBA, Dereck Lively II has stats of 4.3 points on 61.1% shooting, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.6 blocks in 16 minutes per game, over 7 games played.

Ranking 2025-2026
NBA

PointsPTS

4.3

#426

ReboundsREB

5.3

#119

AssistsAST

1.9

#244

Statistics 2025-2026

Season statistics by competition: points, rebounds, assists averages and advanced stats
League	Team	games played	Playing time	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks	Field goals	2-point field goals	3-point field goals	Free throws	Offensive rebounds	Defensive rebounds	Turnovers	Blocks against	Personal fouls	Fouls drawn	+/-	Évaluation	Performance Index Rating	Player Impact Estimate	Usage %	Possessions	True Shooting %	Effective FG %	3-Point Attempt Rate	Free Throw Rate	Offensive Rebound %	Defensive Rebound %	Total Rebound %	Assist %	Turnover %	Assist-Turnover Ratio	Steal %	Block %
NBA	Dallas Mavericks	7	16:28	4.3	5.3	1.9	0.6	1.6	1.6/2.6 61.1%	1.6/2.6 61.1%	-/- -	1.1/1.4 80.0%	2	3.3	1.4	0.3	3	1.3	2	10.9	8.9	3.0	12.0%	4.6	67.0%	61.1%	0.0%	55.6%	13.5%	20.1%	17.0%	14.2%	3.9%	9.3	1.6%	7.9%

Last Games

Dereck Lively II

Last games of Dereck Lively II: date, minutes played and statistics
Date	Playing time	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Steals	Blocks	Game	League
11/22	17:51	4	4	2	1	1	V 118-115 vs New Orleans Pelicans	NBA
11/20	17:41	4	10	1	-	3	D 111-113 vs New York Knicks	NBA
11/17	11:52	2	3	1	-	2	V 138-133 vs Portland Trail Blazers	NBA
11/15	17:15	4	5	-	1	1	D 127-133 vs LA Clippers	NBA
10/26	21:01	4	7	4	-	3	V 139-129 vs Toronto Raptors	NBA
10/25	19:17	8	6	2	2	1	D 107-117 vs Washington Wizards	NBA
10/23	10:19	4	2	3	-	-	D 92-125 vs San Antonio Spurs	NBA

Player Profile

When Dereck Lively II plants his 7-foot frame under the basket, he carries his entire family legacy with him. The Dallas Mavericks center inherited his love of basketball from his mother, Kathy Phillips Drysdale, a former Penn State star who held multiple college records, and the resilience shaped by the personal hardships he faced growing up.

After losing his father in 2012, the Philadelphia native found solace on the courts of Westtown School, where he led his team to a state title while earning McDonald's All-American honors. A highly sought-after five-star recruit, he chose Duke over Kentucky, Michigan, and Penn State, immediately establishing himself as a formidable defensive force during his freshman season.

His brief stint at Duke only confirmed his potential: selected 12th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft by Oklahoma City and then traded to Dallas, Lively made a remarkable NBA debut with a double-double in his very first game. His ability to dominate the boards, protect the rim, and provide early defensive leadership helped propel the Mavericks to the 2024 NBA Finals — a rare feat for a rookie.

The loss of his mother in 2024 marked yet another difficult chapter for the young big man, who also had to deal with a stress fracture in his right ankle in early 2025. Despite these obstacles, Lively continues to build his reputation as a modern center, combining rim protection with basketball intelligence. At just 21 years old, he already embodies the defensive future of the Mavericks.

Honors & Championships

Dereck Lively II has quickly established himself as one of the most promising breakout players of his generation, going from high school courts to the NBA Finals in record time.

Led Westtown School to the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association state championship in 2022
Posted impressive averages of 14.0 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks per game in his final year of high school
Recorded a double-double (16 points, 10 rebounds) in his very first NBA game
Helped the Dallas Mavericks reach the 2024 NBA Finals during his rookie season
Averaged 9.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game through the start of the 2024-25 season

Awards & Individual Honors

Dereck Lively II has established himself as one of the most promising talents of his generation, collecting honors from high school all the way to the NBA.