Lakers, Luka Doncic and Dirk Nowitzki

Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki attends Luka Doncic's Lakers debut vs. Jazz: 'Had to come support my guy'
When an NBA team is about to play a momentous game, even in the regular season, it isn't uncommon for their legends to come and lend support from the stands. It's a bit rarer, however, for somebody else's legend to come to your building to do so,
Mavs Legend Dirk Nowitzki Explains Decision to Attend Luka Doncic's Lakers Debut
Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzzki explained his decision to attend Luka Doncic's debut with the Lakers vs. the Jazz.
Mavericks great Dirk Nowitzki joins Luka Doncic’s father for superstar’s Lakers debut
Nowitzki found himself seated next to Doncic’s father, Sasa, as the Lakers took on the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Nowitzki took to X/Twitter Monday evening to let Dallas fans know he’s still a “Mav for life,” but wanted to support Luka Doncic in the first game of his new chapter.
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Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki to attend Luka Doncic's Lakers debut Monday vs. Jazz, per report
It's a bit rarer, however, for somebody else's legend to come to your building to do so, and it's nearly unheard of for someone else's legend to come to your building to do so when he was a major rival of yours during his own playing days and remains employed by his former team.
Dirk Nowitzki had a 1-word reaction to the Mavericks trading Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic was supposed to be the face of the Dallas Mavericks for at least another decade. Now he’s a Los Angeles Laker. The news broke just around midnight Saturday on the east coast, and NBA fans were so stunned that Dallas would trade it’s superstar most believed Shams Charania had been hacked when he reported the deal.
Dirk Nowitzki to support Luka Doncic at Lakers debut
Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki will be in attendance for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic's debut against the Utah Jazz.
Luka Doncic on Dirk Nowitzki: 'For him to fly all the way from Dallas, it was amazing. I really, really appreciated it'
Luka Doncic on Dirk Nowitzki attending his Lakers debut in person: “I’ve always looked up to him. A great mentor. For him to fly all the way from Dallas, it was amazing. I
Dirk Nowitzki Explains Decision To Attend Luka Doncic’s Lakers Debut, Sends Message To Mavs Organization
Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki was in attendance for Luka Doncic's Los Angeles Lakers debut on Monday night. While Nowitzki sent a literal message
Luka Dončić appreciative of support from Lakers fans, Dirk Nowitzki in debut
In his Lakers debut, Luka Dončić felt the love from the fans in attendance as well as friend and mentor Dirk Nowitzki.
Mark Cuban was shouting in Dallas, but Dirk Nowitzki’s actions spoke loudest in L.A.
Nowitzki, the most beloved player in Mavericks franchise history, traveled to Los Angeles to see Dončić make his debut.
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With unwavering smile, Luka Doncic embraces ‘surreal feeling’ of Los Angeles debut
After playing his first game as a Laker, the superstar gave his thoughts on the support he’s received from Mavericks and ...