Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II had a mixed season in 2023-24. He averaged 8.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks. However, the 20-year-old was limited to 55 games. Still, Lively has received positive attention from those around the National Basketball Association. He's also already made a favorable impression on new teammate Klay Thompson. "He reminds me so much of Tyson Chandler early on," said Thompson on Lively during an interview with The Dallas Morning News. "He loves being vocal, he loves defense, and he's still so young, the sky's the limit." Without question, the 2023 No. 12 overall pick has All-Star potential. But it could take him at least a few more seasons to reach his ceiling. With that in mind, he's still worthy of a spot in most fantasy lineups, although his rebounding and defensive acumen are his most valuable attributes for fantasy managers.