Last Updated on October 7, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Dereck Lively II — NBA per-game statistics by season:
| Year | Team | Age | G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | FGA | FG% | 3PA | 3P% | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | DAL | 19 | 55 | 42 | 23.5 | 8.8 | 6.9 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 5.4 | .747 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.5 | .506 |
| 2024-25 | DAL | 20 | 36 | 29 | 23.1 | 8.7 | 7.5 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 5.3 | .702 | 0.0 | — | 2.0 | .630 |
| Career | — | — | 91 | 71 | 23.4 | 8.8 | 7.1 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 5.4 | .729 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.7 | .565 |
Dereck Lively II — NBA career totals by season:
| Year | Team | Age | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FGA | FGM | 3PA | 3PM | FTA | FTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | DAL | 19 | 55 | 42 | 1294 | 483 | 378 | 60 | 36 | 77 | 50 | 296 | 221 | 2 | 0 | 81 | 41 |
| 2024-25 | DAL | 20 | 36 | 29 | 833 | 314 | 270 | 85 | 20 | 56 | 41 | 191 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 46 |
| Career | — | — | 91 | 71 | 2127 | 797 | 648 | 145 | 56 | 133 | 91 | 487 | 355 | 2 | 0 | 154 | 87 |
Dereck Lively II — NBA regular-season career per‑game evolution & impact:
| Year | Team | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG+BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | DAL | Defensive Anchor / Rim Finisher | 23.5 | Low | 8.8 | 6.9 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 9.5 | Impressive rookie year — elite rim finisher (.747 FG%) and vertical spacer. Anchored defense with poise uncommon for a 19-year-old. ROY-6 finish underscored immediate impact. |
| 2024–25 | DAL | Connector Big / Emerging Facilitator | 23.1 | Low-Mid | 8.7 | 7.5 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 10.4 | Expanded playmaking (2.4 APG) and rebounding (7.5 RPG). Offense more integrated; reads improved in short roll and handoff sets. Defensive consistency rising with experience. |
| Career Total | DAL | — | 23.4 | — | 8.8 | 7.1 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 9.9 | Already one of the league’s most efficient young centers. Foundation built on rim protection, elite finishing, and smart low-usage offense. |