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[Smitty]

I was not pushing back on concern about Lively's tendency for injury at all. (Although, if you are raising an alarm over THIS, then yes I am pushing back on THIS being a cause for alarm. Sorry, but this surgery per se is not "very concerning.") 

 
You aren't one of the ones that push back re. Lively's missed games. 

Speaking of context, my OP was made before the bone spurs report came out. 

I'm also not worried about a bone spur procedure and think he'll be perfectly fine to start the season. 

My concern is about the future. Immediate future. The Mavs will have to make a financial decision at some point. 
It's a big year for Lively. He needs to show that he can be on the court. Impact means nothing if you can't suit up. 50% availability won't cut it going forward.