Attributes
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Dereck Lively II
Rim protector · “Suits him” fit · #21 of 73 centers
Age22
Height7′1″ (216 cm)
Weight229 lb (104 kg)
Wingspan7′7″ (231 cm)
NationalityUnited States
Real-world teamDallas Mavericks
78
Overall
92
Potential
#85of 364 players
#21of 73 centers
Scouting report
Backcourt analysisDereck Lively II is a 78-rated center — the kind of dependable rotation piece every contender needs, ranked #21 of 73 centers.
His best fit is the Rim protector role, which anchors the defense, blocks shots and controls the defensive boards. His defense (82), rebounding (84) and inside scoring (79) are exactly what that role asks for, and the game rates the match as “Suits him”.
For a center, his standout attributes are defense (82) and rebounding (84), in the top 17% and 24% of centers respectively.
He can hold a starting or sixth-man workload of 24 to 30 minutes.
At 22 with a potential of 92, he is one of the clearest long-term projects in the pool — sustained minutes can take him well beyond his current 78.
He earns $5.0M a season with a transfer value of $16.7M — a bargain for his rating.
Strengths
Defense 82Rebounding 84Inside scoring 79Weaknesses
No clear weakness at his positionReference season averages
Real-world15Points
12Rebounds
2.4Assists
0.9Steals
2.1Blocks
68%FG%
32%3P%
62%FT%
55Games
24Minutes
Dereck in Backcourt: questions
What is Dereck Lively II's rating in Backcourt Basketball Manager?
Dereck Lively II is rated 78 overall with a potential of 92. That ranks him #85 of 364 players in the game and #21 of 73 centers.
What is Dereck Lively II's best role in Backcourt?
The game's best role for him is Rim protector, rated “Suits him”. That role relies on defense, rebounding, inside scoring.
What are Dereck Lively II's best attributes?
His strongest attributes for a center are defense (82), rebounding (84) and inside scoring (79).
How much does Dereck Lively II cost in Backcourt?
He earns $5.0M per season and has a transfer value of $16.7M, which is a bargain for his rating.
What team does Dereck Lively II play for?
In the real world Dereck Lively II plays for the Dallas Mavericks. Backcourt's own league uses its own clubs, so in career mode he can end up on any of them.
About these ratings. Every rating, attribute and role on this page is Backcourt Basketball Manager's own in-game value, derived by the game from public season statistics. They are not NBA 2K ratings or any other publisher's. Backcourt is an independent game and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or licensed by the NBA, any NBA team or the National Basketball Players Association. Team names identify players' real-world clubs only; Backcourt's own league uses its own clubs.
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