Dereck Lively II’s inspiring story of helping his mother and honoring his father | 2023 NBA Draft

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  • Опубликовано: 20 июн 2023
  • Monica McNutt tells the story of Duke center Dereck Lively II and how he draws his basketball pedigree, and his zest for life, from his mom who has battled cancer and is now in remission.
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  • @HoopBocchi
    @HoopBocchi 2 месяца назад +143

    Rest in peace Kathy Drysdale. Dereck is so humble and such a hardworker. You clearly brought out his talents to the max and he seems like an awesome guy beyond basketball. F cancer man

    • @edross2826
      @edross2826 18 дней назад +1

      What do you mean? His mom passed; wasn't she in remission?

    • @HoopBocchi
      @HoopBocchi 15 дней назад +1

      @@edross2826 Yeah his mom got news that the cancer was in remission but it came back unfortunately. Cancer is hard to get rid of

  • @mycoshe
    @mycoshe Год назад +145

    There's nothing like a boy/man who loves his mama.

    • @IvoryisBlonded
      @IvoryisBlonded 2 месяца назад +8

      She just passed away😔

    • @mycoshe
      @mycoshe 2 месяца назад +4

      ​@@IvoryisBlondedmay she rest in peace.

  • @dprob1985
    @dprob1985 2 месяца назад +93

    She got to live long enough to see her son make it. Thats all most of parents could ask for. She made a great son. Hopefully she went knowing she succeeded as a mother. Rip 🙏

  • @massiahsan9248
    @massiahsan9248 2 месяца назад +65

    RIP Kathy Drysdale your son will continue to make you proud!

  • @robray7106
    @robray7106 19 дней назад +19

    RIP to both parents. So glad this dude is a Mav. He is full of class and seems like such a kind and caring guy.😊

    • @unionash1
      @unionash1 18 дней назад

      The mom is still alive

    • @unionash1
      @unionash1 18 дней назад

      in spirit

  • @carmenduhon293
    @carmenduhon293 23 дня назад +9

    R.I.P. MS. KATHY! YOU HAVE AN AWESOME SON AND I KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN AND SMILING ON HIM NOW!

  • @dejanlekic5513
    @dejanlekic5513 23 дня назад +12

    Nuggets fan here - now I love this guy even more! God bless!!

  • @deanfirnatine7814
    @deanfirnatine7814 28 дней назад +25

    I was little when my dad passed in a wreck and still in school when my mom died of cancer, I know exactly how he feels.

    • @xiaoluwang7367
      @xiaoluwang7367 15 дней назад +1

      I'm sorry for your loss. Love and prayers brother.

  • @KARKASIMO
    @KARKASIMO 28 дней назад +19

    After seeing him on 4 different playoff game this man is a monster for me in few years he will be one one the best at his positions i am sure of that .

    • @garebaregoof4226
      @garebaregoof4226 24 дня назад

      He’s constantly working out with Tyson chandler too! I’m excited to see where he goes with his career. He’s giving me prime joakim Noah vibes with his ceiling.

  • @miranmagdic6413
    @miranmagdic6413 2 месяца назад +24

    RIP Kathy Drysdale ,Dereck show the best basketball on earth , love from slovenia

  • @morgann6
    @morgann6 2 месяца назад +15

    rip kathy.. stay strong dereck! we’ll be rooting for you!

  • @maxhypolite5388
    @maxhypolite5388 Год назад +48

    I still think Lively is a top 5 talent. The guy was the number 1 ranked player going into college last year. Played in a system with tradition and order, played his role and did his best.

    • @lagosfury5142
      @lagosfury5142 Год назад +2

      Believe cam whitmore was the no.1 ranked guy but I get your point

    • @thuggathuggababy
      @thuggathuggababy 4 месяца назад +2

      Good call

    • @KARKASIMO
      @KARKASIMO 28 дней назад +4

      Look at playoff now , this guy is a monster i think in few years NBA will notice him because he will be a monster ;)

    • @adg9042
      @adg9042 25 дней назад +1

      @@KARKASIMOLob City

  • @vincentramirez8188
    @vincentramirez8188 Год назад +41

    I have never wanted so much to see someone succeed in his career than this young man.

    • @LyzCriS
      @LyzCriS Месяц назад +2

      same feels

    • @MimieThalie
      @MimieThalie 23 дня назад

      He's a beautiful example.

  • @rodrigomiguelboal9648
    @rodrigomiguelboal9648 2 месяца назад +13

    Can’t believe she’s gone

  • @deniseweatherington59
    @deniseweatherington59 2 месяца назад +18

    RIP to both his mom and dad. I hope this young man continues his athletic journey and realizes that Cathy and Derrick are looking down on him with warm eyes watching him strive on. His mom dedicated her life for his dream and pushed to catapult his career. A true "Shero". Prayers and peace to all remaining family. Keep going young man.

  • @leatherface964
    @leatherface964 2 месяца назад +15

    Devastating news. RIP Kathy Drysdale. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I feel so awful for Derek. I loved seeing her support her son at the Mavs games.

  • @lagosfury5142
    @lagosfury5142 Год назад +16

    Man he had a tough childhood family wise...im rooting extra hard for him...good luck bro

  • @ttran626
    @ttran626 Месяц назад +7

    This Is a good kid that was raised right even in difficult circumstances. We need more parents to step up

  • @Nobrainer19073
    @Nobrainer19073 Год назад +11

    Hope you will have a bright nba career and you will be empowered to take good care of yourself, your mum, your family and the community
    Wonderful personality

  • @ariantoteddywibowo3722
    @ariantoteddywibowo3722 Месяц назад +8

    RIP kathy...your son will win nba ring in his rookie season

  • @thelordjignesh
    @thelordjignesh 2 месяца назад +9

    RIP 🕊️

  • @bandjolyn
    @bandjolyn 7 месяцев назад +7

    Loving this kid the more I know about him. Welcome to Dallas, my guy!

  • @user-pr4hr2ei8f
    @user-pr4hr2ei8f 24 дня назад +3

    In any case, his mom with him and helps Dereck🙏, and when there is such a connection, he feels it....❤️

  • @oliviax.8166
    @oliviax.8166 Год назад +11

    wow, he is going to be special in the league

  • @luckycharm5757
    @luckycharm5757 20 дней назад +4

    Imagine she's still here to witness her son winning the wcf championship 🥲

  • @mightymikeamps9317
    @mightymikeamps9317 2 дня назад

    I already liked this young man and thought what a wonderful surprise addition he has been to the Mavs, but after seeing this I am rooting for him.
    He made his mom proud. She did a great job raising a humble hardworking son. Now she can RIP knowing he can stand on his own.

  • @healthfadsfade
    @healthfadsfade Год назад +14

    Welcome to Dallas

  • @loriwitmer6596
    @loriwitmer6596 17 дней назад +1

    This young man is amazing on the court.
    He is perfect with the Mavericks! Go get your Championship! Love watching him, Luka, and Kyrie!

  • @seaor2k122
    @seaor2k122 25 дней назад +6

    I'm rooting for the Mavs and this kid.

  • @deckgonzalez2149
    @deckgonzalez2149 Год назад +11

    He's a warrior!

  • @ssellc215
    @ssellc215 2 месяца назад +3

    RIP Ms. Kathy 🙏🏽❤️

  • @puljano
    @puljano 25 дней назад +2

    Lively is great player..Slovenia support him

  • @bettylanns330
    @bettylanns330 15 дней назад

    Beautiful story. Grateful God didn’t take both of his parents from him. Great job mom an your relentless an strength is awesome an worthy not to be overlooked, now I see why Lively is a beast on the court, he knows what Triumphant an perseverance is all about.❤️💯

  • @user-wv9yz3ix2k
    @user-wv9yz3ix2k 24 дня назад +2

    Touching story

  • @patricktolentino6544
    @patricktolentino6544 2 месяца назад +4

    RIP 💙

  • @kneippmichaelpinca4922
    @kneippmichaelpinca4922 4 месяца назад +1

    Her mother raised him well and molds him with all heart Godbless your mother derek ❤️🙏

  • @arlenablair8730
    @arlenablair8730 15 дней назад +1

    You keep on going Derek we all feel your pain

  • @RoddyBezerra
    @RoddyBezerra 5 дней назад

    Esse rapaz vai crescer muito ainda (sem trocadilhos).
    Vai jogar pelos pais, por motivação, por paixão e pra ganhar cada vez mais.

  • @NvrNrml
    @NvrNrml 18 дней назад

    Hearing this story after what I went through with my own mother and seeing how hard it makes him work has made Lively II my favourite player. Keep playing hard and making your parents proud kid, it gives the rest of us hope and I know they're both smiling down on you.

  • @anthonybanks4958
    @anthonybanks4958 15 дней назад

    Bless the moments, laughs, & times this family shared....

  • @Keegan.999
    @Keegan.999 Год назад +4

    Wishing nun but the best fo Lively ✊✊✊

  • @KeleWele23
    @KeleWele23 Месяц назад +2

    Prayers for Dereck🙏🏽

  • @dddGG369
    @dddGG369 11 месяцев назад +3

    Welcome to D town young stud. Glad we got such a humble beast !!! Can't wait to see you ball out of control and help us get a chip!!!

  • @J_C_I_23
    @J_C_I_23 Месяц назад +2

    Man😢!

  • @pem1263
    @pem1263 2 месяца назад +1

    God rest her soul He gonna make her proud 🖤

  • @make_hi6365
    @make_hi6365 Месяц назад +3

    That’s messed up man he Rest in peace

  • @annerne2299
    @annerne2299 13 дней назад

    A beautiful story

  • @msvirgo1810
    @msvirgo1810 18 дней назад

    Great kid with a beautiful smile

  • @japiro14
    @japiro14 26 дней назад +1

    strong women raise amazing people

  • @TheCondescendingRedditor
    @TheCondescendingRedditor 11 месяцев назад +6

    I like this pic for Dallas

  • @beth3519
    @beth3519 17 дней назад

    Beautiful young man

  • @gcolnr
    @gcolnr 17 дней назад

    One gritty woman. I’m a Nuggets fan, but my wife and I adopted the Mavs for the playoffs this year. After watching Derek for several games, but before I knew this, I told her “I really like this kid!” He plays and conducts himself the way we all should strive to.

  • @roger_is_red
    @roger_is_red 26 дней назад +1

    omg that is so inspiring

  • @RichardOcampo-fz2cf
    @RichardOcampo-fz2cf 23 дня назад +1

    DLive's mom is a fighter!👏

  • @Robin-xt7yo
    @Robin-xt7yo 18 дней назад

    Very sorry he lost both parents at such a young age. Bet they're smiling on him in heaven, they must be so proud of him.

  • @johnkopko8463
    @johnkopko8463 25 дней назад +1

    Awesome story ❤

  • @tokuchitoua6981
    @tokuchitoua6981 13 дней назад

    If he win the championship this year, it’ll be an incredible story.

  • @yanaguana
    @yanaguana 20 дней назад

    Beautiful people. 🤘💜

  • @AshleyMichaud
    @AshleyMichaud Месяц назад +5

    OKC thought D-Live might buckle under the pressure of free-throws with their hack-a-lively attempt 😂 they clearly didn’t know about his mental toughness!!

  • @constantineedmundson7778
    @constantineedmundson7778 15 дней назад

    GOD BLESS!

  • @itsprobablytoolate4387
    @itsprobablytoolate4387 2 месяца назад +2

    R.i.p

  • @mffl5010
    @mffl5010 19 дней назад

    My favorite player in Mavs uniform and he is one of the reasons that we are in the finals

  • @TheRealMoCY
    @TheRealMoCY 2 месяца назад +2

    R.I.P

  • @Randy-gp8we
    @Randy-gp8we 10 месяцев назад +1

    I feel the pain🦾💯🩵🏀

  • @user-dk5qd7pw2s
    @user-dk5qd7pw2s 2 месяца назад +2

    RIP Kathy

  • @user-fn3be2dt7b
    @user-fn3be2dt7b 2 месяца назад +3

    OMG 😱 R.I.H. Miss Kathy GOD PLEASE LET ME BE WITH MY SON … at least this long. Hate that I can empathize 😭

  • @Mdpiddy
    @Mdpiddy 2 месяца назад +2

    RIP

  • @The_English_Pels_Fan
    @The_English_Pels_Fan Год назад +3

    Come to the Pels mate! 🏀🇬🇧

  • @Mdpiddy
    @Mdpiddy 2 месяца назад +2

    💔😭

  • @terrierlover
    @terrierlover 17 дней назад

    This kid had to grow up so fast to deal with his emotions and life 😢

  • @drich3245
    @drich3245 Год назад +9

    Tyson Chandler 2.0

  • @mcclendonreport
    @mcclendonreport 16 дней назад

    Difference maker.

  • @Musicdudeyoutub
    @Musicdudeyoutub 16 дней назад

    Let's go Mavs

  • @nickstoli
    @nickstoli 11 месяцев назад +5

    I'm actually going to cheer for a team with Kyrie Irving on it.

  • @chrisschaeffer9661
    @chrisschaeffer9661 18 дней назад

    They asked Scoot who's a Sleeper Pick. Somebody Elite that nobody is talking about? and He said Derrick Lively.

  • @eddieflores7509
    @eddieflores7509 Месяц назад +1

    🥹💪👊❤️

  • @claysmokey7107
    @claysmokey7107 Год назад +2

    This is lakers guy cmon #17

  • @BORN-to-Run
    @BORN-to-Run 26 дней назад +2

    DRUGS will take you down.
    TOO BAD dad missed all this.

  • @jabronianthony5100
    @jabronianthony5100 Год назад +6

    He will either shine or go bust with Luka. Hoping for the best though.

    • @joselimjoco3367
      @joselimjoco3367 Год назад +1

      It will make him and Luka better.

    • @joselimjoco3367
      @joselimjoco3367 Год назад

      It will make him and Luka better.

    • @joselimjoco3367
      @joselimjoco3367 Год назад

      It will make him and Luka better.

    • @Rizzaycris2019
      @Rizzaycris2019 11 месяцев назад +2

      Defense oriented player he has a place in the NBA his offense comes later

  • @samuelsandate9804
    @samuelsandate9804 2 месяца назад

    Stud

  • @benhenderson8952
    @benhenderson8952 Год назад

    Dr. Umar

  • @jasoneaton9477
    @jasoneaton9477 2 месяца назад

    Screw the game. He shoulda been with the family.. smh. Anerican prioritizes are backwards

    • @leelohaskin7941
      @leelohaskin7941 Месяц назад +4

      Seems like your emotions along with empathy are backwards , but hey as along as you can take chance to throw a jab at Americans why not 😒