07-15-2025, 04:12 PM
Anytime you have surgery it is concerning. Even a super minor one. I hope he can get healthy and focus in on the offseason as this year is important to him. IMO Mavs need a peak Lively to reach where they need. The west is a beast and Lively matches up well with those WC big man studs.
Last offseason, I wanted Lively starting and getting close to 30 minutes. He can be that good. Now, I am not sure that is desirable. Watch the highlights how our centers play. They go all out for 4-5 minutes. Playing physical. Crashing the lane on rim runs each possession (at least with a Luka led team). Contesting shots in a crowded lane. There are a lot of ways to get hurt. Probably why AD wants to play 4. So I am fine with Lively and Gafford splitting those minutes…at least in the regular season. It will give us a good viewing if the big lineup works with this new team. Eventually one of Lively or Gafford will be moved. For me it is an easy choice if both players are healthy. Even though I like both players.
Get well young Jedi. You have a bright future.
Last offseason, I wanted Lively starting and getting close to 30 minutes. He can be that good. Now, I am not sure that is desirable. Watch the highlights how our centers play. They go all out for 4-5 minutes. Playing physical. Crashing the lane on rim runs each possession (at least with a Luka led team). Contesting shots in a crowded lane. There are a lot of ways to get hurt. Probably why AD wants to play 4. So I am fine with Lively and Gafford splitting those minutes…at least in the regular season. It will give us a good viewing if the big lineup works with this new team. Eventually one of Lively or Gafford will be moved. For me it is an easy choice if both players are healthy. Even though I like both players.
Get well young Jedi. You have a bright future.
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