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Dirk Nowitzki took in the Mavericks-Lakers game at Staples Center and was surprised when L.A. played a tribute video to the recently retired legend.

— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) June 26, 2025 Following the news, the Mavs posted a video of franchise legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki: "Hi Cooper, Dirk here.

However, Nowitzki still made a video message for Flagg, which was posted by the Dallas Mavericks on X/Twitter. "Hi, Cooper, Dirk here. Welcome to Dallas, and congrats on being the number one pick.

Dirk Nowitzki says he felt out of sync with the new wave of Mavs teammates: "These guys grew up with phones and social media — I didn't" (© Russ Isabella-Imagn Images) Julian Eschenbach ...

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) celebrates his three point basket against the Phoenix Suns during final minute of second half at the American Airlines Center.© Jerome Miron-Imagn Images ...

Dirk Nowitzki poses for a selfie with a fan during the first half of a WNBA basketball game between the Dallas Wings and the Seattle Storm at College Park Center on Monday, May 19, 2025, in ...

A young North Texas basketball player is getting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train overseas with the same coach who helped shape NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki. At just 14 years old, Michael ...

Dirk Nowitzki chose the Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic over the Dallas Mavericks. Lance Roberson Feb 10, 2025 8:39 PM EST In this story: ...

Mavs icon Dirk Nowitzki and ex-Stars' Mike Modano's legacies celebrated with statues at the American Airlines Center, underscoring their impact on Dallas sports history.

Cooper Flagg has been the topic of discussion since he joined the Duke Blue Devils. His averages of 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game, only helped to ...

If not for Chris Bosh 's defensive lapse against Dirk Nowitzki in Game 2 of the 2011 NBA Finals, the Miami Heat might have taken a stranglehold of the series. Instead, Bosh found himself caught ...