In tears right now. Thank you so much for this moment
@_abigaiiiil
!!!
@DereckLively
, I can’t say this enough…YOU HAVE CHANGED MY KIDS LIVES. It’s gone far beyond giving them amazing memories, you have shown them the power of following dreams and being a good person. THANK YOU!
A special group of kids have rallied around Dereck Lively’s rookie season.
He speaks on his impact with the next generation and his love for
@Brittcoco13
’s classroom.
“They know I love them, they know that for sure.”
I have no words.
@luka7doncic
SAW OUR TWEET! With the most important game of his career tomorrow, he made time to think of a kid he’s never met.
@LD77Foundation
reached out to give Roman a signed jersey and other priceless gifts. Luka, you will ALWAYS be our MVP!
@MavsPR
@mcuban
This might be my new fave way to use
@Flipgrid
…adults at home recorded short videos w/love and encouragement for their kiddos. I laminated the QR codes so the kids can watch their videos whenever they need a little extra love from home. 🥰
@GCISDInTech
#CelebratED
#kidsdeserveit
We start our day with
@DereckLively
highlights in this class. I’m not a regular teacher, I’m a cool teacher.
Also these two BFFs call themselves DLive and OMax, if that’s not the cutest thing ever…
#MFFL
When you get a ticket confirmation randomly during the school day and find out your husband surprised you with
@HamiltonMusical
tickets!!!
CANNOT CONTAIN EXCITEMENT. Thank you
@jpcohen13
for the perfect pick me up!
Student: “You need to take Dorian Finney-Smith down because he got traded and he’s not a Mav anymore.”
Me: “Why would you say something so hurtful for no reason?”
@doefinney_10
is a Mav for life. End of story.
#MFFL
I would go to war for Kyrie Irving.
Also, shoutout to
@SkinWade
, I love seeing the rapport built between him and Kai, it’s clear that he trusts Skin and respects him. The media having his back here is probably so meaningful to him.
"I believe in this team 100% and that's never going to change."
23 PTS
9/19 FG
4 REB
4 AST
Kai as a Dallas Mav. Incredible stuff.
#MFFL
|
@dallasmavs
on
@BallySports
📺
1. We raised over $1,000 for UTSW Cancer Center! So proud of my kids for giving back so eagerly 💙
2. THIS HAPPENED!
I will never forget the smiles when they saw Dereck Lively step out of his car. Thank you for being just the best human ever. We 💙 you
@DereckLively
!!!
#MFFL
There were way too many moments from the Mavs game last night to pick just one for morning meeting, so we had to eat lunch in the classroom and watch a
@pandahank41
highlight video instead.
Some would call it a film session.
#MFFL
My grandfather has never watched a basketball game in his life before this season, but he has started clipping every single news article that mentions Dereck Lively.
UPDATE!!!
THE DON, THE MAGICIAN, LUKA MAGIC HIMSELF stopped too!
His mom said this is the best night of his life. Thank you for taking time after a rough couple of days to make a kid’s dream come true!
Proud to be a
#MFFL
forever 💙💚💙
We’re not talking about the game but CAN WE TALK ABOUT THIS MOMENT?!
We sold our tix to our friends/my former student. This was his 1st
@dallasmavs
game & he wanted to watch the players leave.
@DereckLively
STOPPED & SIGNED HIS SHIRT.
THANK YOU for this core memory!
#MFFL
My kids are starting to get sad bc the years almost over, but not bc of me. Bc “what if Dereck Lively forgets us when we’re in 3rd grade?”
So now they’re planning an after school club and this is going to be a big commitment…
If you’re an
#MFFL
who needs a pick me up after the game we shall not speak of, may I present to you Dereck Lively II’s number 1 fan, who used his free time today to make a mask to wear in solidarity with his hero 😭😭😭
So I’m only a teacher.
BUT If I notice that my class is struggling, that’s on me to fix. If I stood at my whiteboard with my hands in my pockets & blamed my kids effort & just watched as they slipped further down, I’d be gone.
But again, just a teacher. Not an NBA coach.
@NotoriousOHM
I hate that my Mavs aren’t performing well but it’s so hard for me to hate on the warriors. They’re just so talented and there’s a mutual respect there that I think fans can really appreciate. They aren’t shady or petty (cough DB cough)
@CallieCaplan
This series feels so different from Phoenix to me and I think it’s because there’s no petty garbage from them like the Suns had. Draymond can trash talk better then anyone but he also shows the respect that’s due.
Klay Thompson living his best life, vibing in Cameroon 🇨🇲
Mavericks are getting a refreshed and happy Klay Thompson, love that for him!
#MFFL
(🎥:
@overtime
via
@FestusEzeli
)
Then we played the Suns before the WCF. Another one of my kids made a card for Luka, which I tweeted because IT WAS SO CUTE and I can’t help but share my kids. They are amazing. But…Luka saw it…and this happened.
@Young_Slay2
@Elwood4VA
As a teacher, I can tell you with complete certainty that there is ZERO percent chance I want to have a gun in my classroom or anywhere near me. More guns are not going to solve any problems.
We’re not talking about the game but CAN WE TALK ABOUT THIS MOMENT?!
We sold our tix to our friends/my former student. This was his 1st
@dallasmavs
game & he wanted to watch the players leave.
@DereckLively
STOPPED & SIGNED HIS SHIRT.
THANK YOU for this core memory!
#MFFL
@caveman_takes
I have watched every second of Kyrie since he’s become a Mav and he’s legit so chill. Imagine how big of a tool you must be to get a reaction like this from him. Booker’s the worst.
That’s our favorite guy holding the WCF trophy 😭😭😭
@DereckLively
, we have cheered you on since the first preseason game and we’re cheering even louder now. You have 18 little kids back here that are so, so proud!
A special group of kids have rallied around Dereck Lively’s rookie season.
He speaks on his impact with the next generation and his love for
@Brittcoco13
’s classroom.
“They know I love them, they know that for sure.”
Can we stop talking about how tired Ant is? Luka’s knees are just giant scabs held together with chewing gum and a prayer at this point and he’s still dominating.
@GrantLiffmann
Draymond is the GOAT when it comes to living in the other team’s mind. As a Mavs fan I feel like we got the softer version of DG because of the relationship between him and Luka.
Special message to D Live from the founding members of the Mrs. Cohen’s 2nd Grade Official Unofficial Dereck Lively II Hype Squad before game 1 tonight…
Your biggest fans are cheering you on!
#OneForDallas
#MFFL
Something exciting happened this morning!
@NBCDFW
came out to do a story about my incredible class of
#MFFL
s and how we use the Mavs to make math engaging and fun.
I am so proud of these kids, they absolutely crushed it!
@MavsOffCourt
Luka will never know how much this seemingly small gesture meant to this child. As a teacher, all I want is for my students to be happy and know how special they are. Seeing my sweet student’s face today was a moment I will never forgot. Thank you
@luka7doncic
&
@LD77Foundation
“When Luka comes can we show him our chickens?
“Did you text Luka after the game?”
“Can you ask Luka what his favorite color is?”
“Which day is Luka coming? I need to know when to wear a dress.”
“I can’t believe our teacher KNOWS Luka.”
These kids have overestimated my clout 🤦♀️
I have no words.
@luka7doncic
SAW OUR TWEET! With the most important game of his career tomorrow, he made time to think of a kid he’s never met.
@LD77Foundation
reached out to give Roman a signed jersey and other priceless gifts. Luka, you will ALWAYS be our MVP!
@MavsPR
@mcuban
The entire 2nd grade chanting Dereck Lively before field day 😭
And I didn’t even start it, they just truly love him and think he is THEIRS.
#OneForDallas
#MFFL
Did you know that teachers get an avg of $212 to spend for the entire year? That pretty much covers some of the bare bones. 90% of what makes classrooms effective comes from teachers’ wallets or donations.
Drop your Wish Lists or check out some teachers to support!
#MFFL
world!
If you are a teacher or know a teacher and you would like to share their classroom wish list, drop it here!
If you’re a member of the Mavs community (or anyone else) & would like to help out a teacher, check out the lists and share!
Make the world more awesome 💙
People keep asking if I’m ok after the game yesterday and I’m so confused because what game? Nothing happened yesterday. The first game of the playoffs is tomorrow at 9 PM.
If you hear screams coming from room 108 tomorrow morning, don’t worry…the Mrs Cohen’s 2nd Grade Official Unofficial Dereck Lively II Hype Squad just lost their collective minds over tonight’s highlights.
#OneForDallas
#MFFL
Hard to believe how amazing Dereck Lively is as a rookie. He's improved so much since the start of his freshman season at Duke. And it shows the importance of situation. He was the interior piece this Mavs defense needed, and his offensive strengths are activated by Luka/Kyrie.
I am so excited. The Official Unofficial Dereck Lively II Hype Squad is throwing a watch party for game 1, and it’s spread from our class to the whole school.
I can’t think of anything more awesome…Unless we get to go to the parade together too 💙
#OneForDallas
#MFFL
We aren’t going to make the game, but I would love to give them to a family who is looking for something to do today!
🏀4 tickets, Section 124, Row F
🏀Completely free, just do something to spread joy this week.
#MFFL
Welp.
Bought tickets for todays game. We were planning on taking the TRE but I’m not super confident driving on ice/snow.
Anyone been on the roads around DFW airport?
We track wins, graph points, and watch dunks during morning meetings. The Mavs are OUR thing. Today my class of little
#MFFL
s got a shoutout from
@DereckLively
! I’ll never forget their faces and how special they felt. No words. Just thank you 💙
@GCISD
@GHESGators
@dallasmavs
@LockedOnMavs
was 🎯 w/ why Kidd’s apathy upsets me. We’re a normal family, I’m a teacher. We save for season tix bc
@JCohen1216
knows how much I love the Mavs. Going to game after game that we lose isn’t fun. His public attitude is an insult to fans who spend $ on these games.
This season has too many amazing storylines.
-The LuKai bromance
-The gift of Dereck Lively II
-PJ playing for his hometown team and standing on business.
-Gafford’s FG streak
-Maxi’s phantom toe
I really just love this team.
#OneForDallas
#MFFL
Some Hype Squad members and I were interviewed yesterday about how we use the Mavs to make math engaging and fun and what Dereck Lively has taught us about making the world more awesome.
I am endlessly proud of my kids 💙
Be sure to watch the 6 a.m. WFAA 8 newscast Thursday, June 6, to see Mrs. Cohen in action and hear from students. Thank you to Dereck Lively for making their school year so awesome! Go Mavs!