Six weeks ago, Luka Doncic was the face of the Dallas Mavericks, rocking his signature white and blue jersey. Then, out of nowhere, the NBA world turned upside down. In the most shocking trade ever, the Slovenian sensation packed his bags for Los Angeles. The deal made headlines, but the real reason? Still a mystery. Despite explanations, something feels off. But now, Dallas’ beloved legend—and Luka’s biggest fan—Dirk Nowitzki might have just cracked the code.
Nowitzki was among the many to express his state of shock after the February 2 trade that took the future legend away from Dallas. He was like the Maverick Nation, furious and disappointed. Doncic’s statue was supposed to be standing tall beside Dirk Nowitzki’s outside the AAC. But alas! Those seem like a dream now.
However, speaking on the German podcast 41 Campus, the 46-year-old Mavericks legend said: “Luka could’ve signed a new contract. This supermax contract for over $300 million and the question apparently was in the Mavericks.” According to Dirk Nowitzki, the Dallas front office seemed skeptical. They thought: “Is he worth it? Will he hold the contract that long? Will he keep his body in shape that long?” revealed the former German hoopster.
May 15, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) greets former player Dirk Nowitzki after beating the Phoenix Suns in game seven of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The trade didn’t just shake the league—it hit Luka’s wallet hard. By leaving Dallas, he lost his shot at a Supermax deal. That’s over $100 million gone. But here’s the twist—Dirk swears money was never Doncic’s main drive. Nowitzki also noted, “At the end of the day, Luka isn’t someone who plays just for money.” As for his drive to stay with the Lakers, as per the Mavericks legend, the Slovenian star will most likely stay.
This is a developing story…
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