Best Bigs in Playoffs, Off-Court Cooper Flagg & Lego Talk with Dereck Lively II

Dereck Lively II joins Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner for a open conversation on basketball, growth, and life off the court. They discuss the best big men still alive in the playoffs, Joel Embiid's resurgence and Dereck's Sixers fandom. Lively reflects on the powerful role his mother played in shaping both his game and his mindset, and shares the moment he realized he truly had “game.” He also tells a behind the scenes story about his Mavs teammate and NBA Rookie of the Year, Cooper Flagg, that led to Cooper getting kicked out of his seat on the team plane. The group dives into Lively’s recovery from foot surgery, detailing the mental and physical challenges of rehab and how building Lego has helped him stay locked in and even sharpen his focus and coordination on the court. They close with a debate over the best Philly cheesesteaks in both Dallas and Philadelphia, plus some real talk as Lively opens up about fatherhood and what he’s learning along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.