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DALLAS - Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II has been a revelation on the court, and now he's getting a bit of recognition.
Lively was selected to play in the 2024 Panini Rising Stars game during All-Star weekend in Indianapolis.
The 19-year-old from Duke is averaging 9.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game in his rookie season.
DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 29: (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
He also only trails San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama in 20-point, 10-rebound games among rookies.
The Mavericks selected Lively with the 12th pick in the 2023 draft.
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Lively will be the first Dallas Maverick to play in the Rising Stars game since Luka Doncic participated in 2019 and 2020.
The announcement comes a day after Lively scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a crucial game against the Orlando Magic on Monday night.
The Rising Stars game will be played Friday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m.