07-06-2023, 01:41 PM
(07-06-2023, 01:06 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: Maybe that's where we differ. I think Lively is as raw as Josh Green was and will be brought along just as slowly. I don't really see how you can look at his college season and think he will impact NBA games right away. Maybe we'll have a slightly better idea after summer league. In related news...
"Mavericks" rookies Dereck Lively II and O-Max Prosper doing 1-on-0 workouts, as they are not allowed to join live scrimmages and play in summer league until their respective draft day trades are finalized (via @CallieCaplan) https://streamable.com/5rnu4j
edit: I guess the Lively deal is official so he can play. Omax not yet.
I'm not saying Lively is the next Jarett Allen, but there are a lot of similarities. Lively was more impactful in his last two months at Duke than Allen ever was in his one year at Texas. Allen was a positive impact player at 20 minutes a game his rookie season and started his second. Different players grow at different rates and there is no telling what Lively's development path is going to be, but I don't think you have to assume he is going the Green route. The fact that he is considered a high character due and hard working bodes well.