07-02-2024, 02:26 PM
(07-02-2024, 08:55 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Evan Sidery (@esidery)
The Mavericks believe Dereck Lively has the potential to become an elite defensive anchor similar to Kevin Garnett or Joakim Noah, per @espn_macmahon (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/br...0660892043).
Dallas is expected to start Lively full-time next season with Daniel Gafford moving to a bench role.
Just a word of caution on this "news" -- it does not say that this is what the MAVS have decided. Instead, it may just be reporting what fans and media think will happen.
Lively thrived in the role of coming off the bench and giving a spark. He's not the sturdiest physique on the floor. He has a smart attitude (so who starts may not matter to him). And they can adjust minutes up or down no matter who starts. So will they fix what isn't broken?
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