Dereck Lively II is a well-known American professional basketball player, who was born to Dereck Lively Sr. (father) and Kathy Drysdale (mother) on 12 February 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Here you know about Dereck Livery II Parents.
He was named NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2024, ACC All-Defensive Team in 2023, Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year in 2022, and more. Lively is most known for his impressive playing skills, leadership skills, and decision-making abilities.
Currently, he plays a Center position for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). In his college football days, he played for the Duke Blue Devils. He is widely regarded as one of the best center forward of the Dallas Mavericks.
He made his most significant NBA regular-season debut against the San Antonio Spurs by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds, one steal in 126-119, and one block.
Dereck Lively II Parents: Dereck Lively Sr. and Kathy Drysdale
Dereck Lively II belongs to a very decent family and was born to Dereck Lively Sr. father and Kathy Drysdale’s mother. Lively was born on 12 February 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. As of 2024, he is only 20 years old basketball player.
If we talk about his parent’s profession, His father is a chef and his mother was a housewife. Lively mother passed away on 12 April due to Cancer. His mother died at the age of 53 years.
Derek does not have any siblings, his parents gave birth to only one child. No more information about his family is available on the internet. We will update Lively parent’s details as soon as possible on the web.
He attended Westtown High School to complete his higher school studies. He also attended Duke University in the NCAA Division where he played his college basketball with the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team. In the 1st round of the NBA Draft 2023, he was selected as the 12th overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In his professional basketball career, he achieved many awards and titles including Mr. Pennsylvania Basketball in 2022, McDonald’s All-American in 2022, Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year in 2022, and more.
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