Dirk Nowitzki delivers advice to Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic on how to build on 2024 NBA Finals loss

Klay Thompson made one of the biggest moves of the NBA offseason when he left the Golden State Warriors to sign with the Dallas Mavericks. Mavs fans are very excited about the addition, as he is one of the best players in NBA history and is coming to a team that reached the Finals last season.

Mavs GOAT Dirk Nowitzki on how he would advise Luka Doncic on his approach to this season coming off the Finals loss: “Well just keep doing what he’s doing…it’s good sometimes to get a little disappointment to try again to motivate you and push you to work harder…” #MFFL pic.twitter.com/jrZ9WxJ0nU

All proceeds from the event benefitted Nowitzki’s foundation which focuses on helping children through programs aimed toward wellbeing, health and education.

The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic commenced on Saturday, and The Big German had high praise for Dallas Mavericks big man Dereck Lively II.

Dirk Nowitzki expressed his joy and gratitude over Klay Thompson's tribute (wearing the iconic number 41 jersey) for the Mavericks' GOAT.

Klay Thompson, J.J. Barea and Steve Nash were some of the notable names at the NBA Hall-of-Famer’s event in North Dallas.

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki carried the Mavericks for most of his NBA career. However, in the 2000s, the Mavs post-Steve Nash earned a spot on a top team of

NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki had high praise for one of Luka Doncic’s teammates on the Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks had an impressive season, with Luka Doncic leading the team to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2011.