News about Dereck Lively II

Dallas Mavericks star Dereck Lively II has announced the death of his mother, Kathy Drysdale, in a heartbreaking Instagram statement. She battled cancer for more than a decade but was a regular presence in her son's journey to the NBA. Writing on Instagram, he said: 'My heart breaks saying goodbye to the most important person in the world to me, my best friend, my superhero, my biggest cheerleader and mom, Kathy Drysdale.

Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks guard, executed an incredible trick shot by 'bounce' just moments before taking the long-range jumper. Doncic's camera caught him yelling "bounce" to teammate Dereck Lively II, who was holding a NBA TV microphone. From well beyond the left hash and near the sideline, the Slovenian star launched the ball into the net from well beyond the left hash and sideline. The high-arching shot subsequently bounced in the paint and made its way into the basket, just as the five-time All-Star predicted.