Dirk Nowitzki Reveals How He Found Out About Luka Doncic Trade

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki spoke about Luka Doncic.

Feb 20, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates with forward Rui Hachimura (28) and forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) after a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Dirk Nowitzki was one of the best players in NBA history.

The Dallas Mavericks legend spent his entire 21-year career with the franchise.

Recently, Nowitzki was asked how he found out about the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Nowitzki (via FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth): "When I saw the news, I was actually all across, on the other side of the world. I was vacationing with the family... Actually, about to go to lunch, and then we're leaving that day to travel back, and my phone just starts blowing up left and right... We texted a bit... I felt a little disappointed and sad for him."

Nowitzki was also at Doncic's first game with the Lakers (in Los Angeles) earlier this month.

He wrote (via X on February 10): "I will always be a Mav for life, but had to come support my guy 77 @luka7doncic in the first game of his new chapter!"

I will always be a Mav for life, but had to come support my guy 77 @luka7doncic in the first game of his new chapter!

— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) February 11, 2025

During Nowitzki's final NBA season, he was teammates with Doncic (who was a rookie).

Via @CBAMavs: "All NBA 1st teams in Dallas Mavs history 45 seasons including this season

Luka - 5
Dirk - 4
Everyone else - 0

Average is 1 every 9 seasons

How many seasons till we see the Mavs accumulate 5 more 1st Team All-NBAs?"

All NBA 1st teams in Dallas Mavs history 45 seasons including this season

Luka - 5
Dirk - 4
Everyone else - 0

Average is 1 every 9 seasons

How many seasons till we see the Mavs accumulate 5 more 1st Team All-NBAs?

— Mavs(New)CBA (@CBAMavs) February 25, 2025

Doncic has gone 2-2 in his four games playing for the Lakers.

He is averaging 19.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 38.8% from the field and 27.3% from the three-point range.