Dallas Mavericks super rookie Luka Doncic made fun of how Dirk Nowitzki dunks during the pregame warm-ups.
Nowitzki has just made a dunk during the Mavs' pregame drills, but Doncic quickly joined in the fun with his hilarious impersonation of the German while dunking.
DIRK DUNK. And⌠maybe Luka's Dirk impersonation at the end? 𤣠https://t.co/dUQ6ZohDqQ
â Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) March 4, 2019
The two have built a formidable relationship with the Mavs this season. Though Luka Doncic has been playing like a veteran since his first appearance in the league, one cannot discount Dirk Nowitzki's influence in his game, particularly on how he has adjusted.
Article Continues BelowIt's easy to imagine Nowitzki sharing tips on how to adjust his game from the European style of play to the NBA. And amid their basketball talk, they probably take time to share some jokes as well.
A recent âName That Tuneâ clip shows how much chemistry the two have going on. If you haven't seen it, check it out below. Watch out for Doncic's reply when Nowitzki says that he's too young to know the songs.
Just try & sneak a 90s song by @swish41âŚ
Watch the full "Name That Tune" video with Dirk & @luka7doncic that ran in-arena during #NBAAllStar Weekend! https://t.co/si5wQ9z8Xl
â Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) February 20, 2019
Many believe that this will be Nowitzki's final season. The German hasn't confirmed it yet, but if it's true, this is the last time that we're seeing Doncic and Nowitzki sharing the floor together. It was short-lived but fun; however, at least we know that their relationship will continue on after Nowitzki hangs it up.