‘Perfect fit’: National reaction to Mavericks picking Dereck Lively II in NBA draft
Posted on AllSides June 22nd, 2023
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In classic Mavericks fashion, they made their presence in the NBA draft interesting. Dallas selected Duke’s Dereck Lively II after trading the No. 10 pick (Cason Wallace) and Davis Bertans. The Mavericks got a big contract off their books and gained a talented player to provide help for Luka Doncic. There were plenty of reactions, both serious and silly. Here are some of the highlights. Dereck Lively II to reporters in Brooklyn on his workout with Mavs: “They loved my energy, and they loved my hard-working ability." On fit with...
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