Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has publicly called out an NBA mentor, stating "He don't even call," according to a report from Yahoo Sports on November 7, 2026. The Slovenian guard's comments suggest frustration with a lack of contact from a veteran figure in the league. Dirk Nowitzki, the Dallas Mavericks legend and fellow European star, was pictured at an NBA event around the same time, though the report does not specify if he is the mentor in question. Doncic, who joined the Lakers after a blockbuster trade, has often cited Nowitzki as an influential figure in his career. Further details about the identity of the mentor and the context of Doncic's remarks were not immediately available.
Lakers' Luka Doncic Criticizes NBA Mentor Over Lack of Communication
