Just Keep Watching: The story of Dereck Lively II and his mom Kathy Drysdale | NBA Today

Sad story, he will see his mom when the time comes.

All he does is dunk

Hurt me too much to watch. Prayer's for all families dealing with the loss of loved one's and any health issues.

This broke me man. Losing my mother is my worst fear. After watching this I'm rooting for the Derek even more. I hope he achieves everything he's set out and then some.

I'm pretty sure she dug into his past to try to find some dirt on him, cause he is half black.

Man this interview brings me emotions. Sometimes you just don’t want to lose the ones that mean the most which just brings extra motivation knowing they’re looking down watching. Dereck keep pushing.

Sucks that Malika had to do this story. She’s the worst person ever

Wow what an outstanding job of capturing that story Malika. I watch all of them and loved when Rinaldi would do them but this the best one I’ve ever seen. Awesome job!

I thought she recovered. This makes me so sad.

He just turned 20… the entire Mav stadium sang happy birthday… she was there… Today is exactly 2 months since she passed away.

Malika I think me and Kendra are broke up for good .. she don't wanna text her anymore and just left me out in the dirt
After she quickly change her plans then decided to book here tickets made arrangements while goin to Miami instead of not coming over and see me in Ocala Florida next month

Is there anyway u can like try talk by get some sense in thru her? I try everything by texting and then managing get Kendra attention
Nothing doesn't seem to work

I said it before and I said it again, KP is a bum that means nothing.

Why people keep acting like he's prime Shaq is beyond me. If anything, Celtics need to trade him this offseason. Literally did nothing all playoffs.

I glad that she see his son play in the nba before she died. W mom right there ❤❤

The 8er of black man!! 12 seconds is enough of my time, I am off this page.

stop milking his mother passing away djeezz

Bless his heart ❤️ Stay strong young brother 🙏

My sincere condolences 💐 my guy

Much respect to Livley and may his mother see him proud from up far 🤍🤞🏼

Rip to his mom

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I can understand what Dallas Mavericks center 🏀 Dereck Lively is going through right now I just lost my mother February 20th of the year 2024 to kidney failure and trust me it isn't fun losing the women that birth you into this world 🌎 there are many days where it hard to occupy yourself with things to do to take away from the pain of losing your mother 💔💔😭😭😭 so I truly feel for him at this difficult time in his life he's not alone I am in the same boat with him

Best story ever i love this man ❤❤❤

Derick lively I heard your story it brung back when my mom pass it's hard I remember her when she played I remember her blond hair she was a great aflete drisdalw mom was good keep up work she's with you every where you are ❤❤❤ hard thing spirit with you I thought I could die with her itt was so hard Lossing my mom get with someone a paster and talk about her all the time I did that it still hard but she been 13 years I'm watching you from William g

Who cutting onions

Oh my Lively. Hope you achieve all your dreams and desire in life. 😢❤

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He deserves finals MVP for sacrificing his moms

It is just disgusting how you dig in a player's personal life. This is not journalism.

Inspirational! I hope D. Lively go on to be an all time great.

This is a deeply moving story about Derrick Lively and his strong connection with his late mother, Kathy, who courageously fought cancer before her passing. Despite his profound loss, Derrick pays tribute to his mother by showcasing exceptional skill on the basketball court and keeping her love and encouragement close to his heart during games. Derrick's emotional path highlights the significant influence his mother had on both his life and career. It serves as a touching reminder of the enduring strength found in love, family, and resilience.

Really great tribute

Thank you Malika, God bless you Dereck.

He makes his Mother proud for what he becomes

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keep it up Young man. Make your mama proud. We love you in Dallas.

I'm crying

very inspiring and touching story, such a good and brave young man. He will be great one day.

Xavier Tillman's dad died 3 weeks ago but aint nobody care about a strong proud family black man. When does his interview go up Malika?

Jesus take Her to the Heaven.

I am not a Mavs fan but this young man is growing on me as a player. Very sorry to hear about his mom. May she rest in peace. I wished Taylor Rooks did this interview. I will leave it there.

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This is sooo sad ! Literally 😢

Its crazy cuz he lost his dad too

He needs a haircut as bad as harden needs to shave

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I'm very sorry for your loss Dereck, I can't imagine what you're going through

Thank you for this!! I'm a MFFL and D- LIVE is our best rookie! His mom Kathy Drysdale. I cried when she passed. His greatest cheerleader and mom!!!! 💙💙💙This just brought the tears running again!!!💙💙💙💙

“Cuz I think it’s her but no one’s there” broke me