Dereck Lively II Dallas Mavericks 2024 NBA Finals Game Worn Statement Edition Shorts | Game 3 | Double-Double

These home ‘Statement Edition’ shorts were worn by Dereck Lively II on June 12, 2024 during Game 3 of the NBA Finals, when the Dallas Mavericks played the Boston Celtics.

Lively II recorded a double-double, finishing with 11 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals. The Mavericks lost to the Celtics, 106-99. 

Dereck Lively II has grown into an important rotational piece for the Mavericks over the course of his rookie season. The big man is a lob threat on the offensive end and has become a valuable rim protector defensively. It looks as though the young 7-footer will be a key piece for the Luka Doncic-led Mavericks for years to come.

Dereck Lively II was drafted with the 12th pick in the 1st round of the 2023 NBA Draft out of Duke University. At the time of cataloging, he has career averages of 8.8 points per game, 6.9 rebounds per game, and 1.1 assists per game. Lively was named to the 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie 2nd Team.