Last updated on: October 17, 2023
Dereck Jerome Lively II is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA as a center.
Dereck was born on February 12, 2004, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Westtown School, where his interest in basketball became his passion. Then he joined Duke University for his college education. Here he played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. In the 2022-23 season, he was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team, the ACC All-Defensive Team, and the second-team All-ACC Tournament. Derick is one of the top players in the 2022 class.
In the 2023 NBA drafts, he got selected in the first round, the 12th pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder. This was a dream come true moment for him and from here his professional career started.
As of November 2024, Dereck Lively II is 20 years and 9 months old, his estimated net worth is $1.56 million, and he stands at a height of 7 feet 1 inches (216 cm or 2.16 m) tall.
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Bio/Wiki
Full Name
Dereck Jerome Lively II
Nickname
Dereck
Profession
NBA Player
Career
Debut
Dallas Mavericks (2023)
Best Known for
As an American basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks.
Jersey Number
#1
Position
Center
Current Team
Dallas Mavericks (2023–Present)
Personal life
Date of Birth
12 February 2004
Age
As of today, Dereck is 20 years and 9 months old.
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Nationality
American
Birth Place
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Residence
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
School / College / University
Westtown School (West Chester, Pennsylvania)
Duke (2022–present)
Religion
Christian
Race / Ethnicity
Afro-American
Food Habits
Non-vegetarian
Hobbies
Unknown
Tattoo
Physical Stats & More
Height
- In feet: 7′ 1″
- In Centimetres: 216 cm
- In meters: 2.16 m
Weight
- In kilograms: 104 kg
- In Pounds: 240 lbs
Body Measurements
- Chest Size: 45″
- Biceps Size: 16″
- Waist Size: 36″
Shoe size
19 US
Eye color
Black
Hair Color
Black
Family
Dereck comes from a family that has a background in basketball. Dereck’s parents are Dereck Lively Sr and Kathy Drysdale.
Dereck’s father Dereck Sr. unfortunately passed away in January 2012 when Dereck Lively II was just 7 years old. He is very close to him and considers as his superhero.
Kathy, Dereck’s mother raised him as a single parent and played a significant role in Dereck’s life and basketball career. Kathy Drysdale was a talented basketball player and had a successful college basketball career at Penn State in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Father
Dereck Lively Sr
Mother
Kathy Drysdale
Siblings
None
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Single
Marriage Date
None
Girlfriend and Dating History
According to our research, Dereck seems to be single and not dating anyone currently.
Favorite Things
Unknown
Net worth 2024
$2.8 million
As of November 2024, Dereck Lively II’s estimated net worth is $2.8 million. Dereck primarily makes money from his basketball career.
In 2023, Dereck signed a 4 year NBA contract with the Dallas Mavericks worth $22.2 million. His average annual salary in this contract is $5.57 million. In the 23-24 NBA season Dereck will get a base salary of $4.77 million.
Dereck also has over 80 thousand followers on his Instagram profile, which means he may earn some cash from there also.
Apart from this Dereck may earn extra by doing brand endorsements, sponsorships, public appearances, merchandise sales, etc. As a young athlete, we consider that his net worth may increase drastically in the near future.
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Salary
Yearly Earnings | $5.57 million |
Monthly Earnings | $464,000 |
Salary per movie | $4.77 million |
Car collection
No data.
House
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Find on Web
None