Daniel Gafford started Thursday’s season opener against the Spurs, but coach Jason Kidd didn’t rule out Dereck Lively II starting at some point this year.
Gafford started Thursday’s season opener against the Spurs, but coach Jason Kidd didn’t rule out Lively starting at some point this year.Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II and guard Jaden Hardy celebrate after Lively dunked past San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson during the first half of an NBA basketball game at American Airlines Center on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Dallas.
Jason Kidd knew exactly who would start at center for his Mavericks going into Thursday’s game, but he wouldn’t disclose his secret until the official starting lineups were released.“He’ll be out there tonight,” said the Mavericks coach during his pre-game press conference. Together, the Mavericks’ duo of big men helped limit Wembanyama to 17 points on 5-of-18 shooting. While Gafford is the current starter, Kidd said the team will have an opportunity to start Lively later in the season.“I love that they push each other in practice,” Kidd said. “They make each other better and they cheer for each one another when we take the floor as the Mavs. It’s an opportunity to start Gaf here and we’ll look somewhere down the road to start D-Live.
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