Dirk Nowitzki muted during NBA Draft broadcast moment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Dirk Nowitzki experienced a glitch while speaking during the NBA Draft broadcast on June 23, 2026. While offering words of encouragement for Hannes Steinbach, the Charlotte Hornets' draft pick, he was unintentionally muted. The mishap occurred during an ESPN segment, drawing attention on social media. Steinbach had previously stated that Nowitzki advised him to enjoy the draft process, a message viewers did not get to hear live due to the technical issue.
- •Dirk Nowitzki's words were muted during the NBA Draft broadcast.
- •He was giving encouragement to Hannes Steinbach, a Hornets draft pick.
- •The broadcast error occurred during ESPN's live coverage.
- •Steinbach shared Nowitzki’s advice to enjoy the draft process.
- •The incident led to social media comments and ESPN's apology.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Dirk Nowitzki talking while muted on NBA Draft broadcast makes him just like us
"Why couldn't someone tell Dirk Nowitzki that he was MUTED?!
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