After the massive trade, fans noticed something peculiar in the first photos of Luka Doncic that appeared online. Many said the 26-year-old Slovenian Sensation’s eyes looked puffy and red. “He must’ve cried all night, ” the fans said. Dallas was his only home. But Doncic? He kept a straight face and only spewed out his emotional turmoil to Dirk Nowitzki. It looks like Luka confided in a friend.
In a recent episode of the German podcast ‘41 Campus,’ 46-year-old Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki shared his thoughts on the significant trade that occurred on February 2. However, taking the fans on the human side of things, Nowitzki also unveiled the personal moments he shared with Luka.
The Dunking Deutschman said: “I wrote to Luka right away, but he didn’t answer me at first. He was probably overwhelmed. A lot going on for him. Then he wrote to me a day later and I think he was a bit emotional.” Dirk Nowitzki was caught off guard by Luka’s raw emotion. But as someone who had once carried the Mavericks’ legacy on his shoulders, he understood the pain of leaving a franchise that felt like home. At the same time, he thought it would be nice if he supported Doncic at his first game as a Laker.
A lingering ankle strain kept the five-time All-Star sidelined for weeks, delaying his highly anticipated Lakers debut. Still, Dirk Nowitzki wouldn’t miss it. He had to see Luka don that iconic No. 77 in purple and gold. “I flew to LA and just wanted to show that we’ve won a friendship,” Nowitzki added.
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