# Why Dereck Lively II Has Every Tool to Become an Elite Modern NBA Center | NBA Center Rankings

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Podcast: [Locked On Mavericks - Daily Podcast On The Dallas Mavs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mavericks-daily-podcast-on-the-dallas-mavs-845840)
Published: 2026-09-07T03:58:22+00:00
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The Dallas Mavericks enter a pivotal season as Dereck Lively II tries to prove he belongs among the NBA's best centers. Cooper Flagg's rise, Kyrie Irving's return, and a wide-open center landscape across the NBA all shape what's ahead for the Mavs' frontcourt.

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