Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki responded with humor after current franchise star Luka Doncic playfully called him out in a recent interaction. The German great, who spent his entire 21-year NBA career with the Mavericks, reacted to the Slovenian guard's comment by saying, "That's cold, that hurts."
The lighthearted exchange between the two European superstars highlights the strong bond between the Mavericks' past and present icons. Nowitzki, a 14-time All-Star and 2011 NBA champion, has remained closely connected to the organization since his retirement in 2019. Doncic, a four-time All-Star before age 25, has frequently cited Nowitzki as an inspiration and mentor.
Both players represent the Mavericks' remarkable pipeline of European talent, with Nowitzki paving the way for international stars in the NBA and Doncic continuing that legacy as one of the league's most dominant offensive forces.
