Dirk Nowitzki couldn't help but have some fun after news broke of Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo texting his trainer 16 minutes after a Game 7 loss.

The soon-to-be 40-year-old Dallas Mavericks forward did some texting of his own, reaching out to Mike Procopio, director of player development for the Dallas Mavericks – getting this inspired response.

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The ageless Nowitzki didn't get the response he was likely hoping for, especially considering he underwent a season-ending ankle surgery to remove debris from a past injury.

Likely still in a walking boot, there isn't much work the German could be doing aside from his upper body. But even if he's unable to right now, he's sure to have to put the work in before the start of the 2018-19 season, hoping to finish out his career in a much better light than he has seen in the past two seasons.

Good try, though, Dirk.