TRADE: Mavs trade 10+Bertans to OKC for Dereck Lively II

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Have no idea what you are talking about with the kick out. I've seen veteran NBA bigs do exactly that plenty of times. Criticizing a 19 year old in college for it is a bit odd. Wembanyama also has issues with getting a bit wild and getting in resultant foul trouble. The only part of his game that is a true project is his offense. Nothing project like about his defense IMO, even though like any big prospect no matter how good there will be growing pains. This might be the best scouting breakdown of his defensive skillset. Also interesting to note he had a calf injury to start the season, which obviously limited him athletically, which is partly why he had a very slow start to the season.

(87) DERECK LIVELY II SCOUTING REPORT | 2023 NBA Draft | Dallas Mavericks | Duke Blue Devils - YouTube

He later reaggrivated that injury too which is perhaps why he came on late in the year. I do hope these are legitimate reasons, and think they are, but I do keep it all tabbed in my head. 

At this point anything is a reason for him to be a bust, just like everything is a reason for him to succeed. If he’s the hard worker that’s been talked about, success becomes lots more likely.