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Luka Doncic playfully calls out Dirk Nowitzki ahead of Lakers game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 5:19 AM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Luka Doncic playfully calls out Dirk Nowitzki ahead of Lakers game

Summary

Luka Doncic commented on his relationship with mentor Dirk Nowitzki before the Lakers' game against the Trail Blazers. Streaming on Amazon Prime, Doncic expressed surprise at Nowitzki's lack of communication, urging him to reach out. Doncic and Nowitzki were iconic figures with the Mavericks before Doncic's surprising trade to the Lakers in February 2025. The Lakers currently rank among the top teams in the Western Conference to start the 2026-27 season. Nowitzki laughed off Doncic's playful remarks during the halftime show, reinforcing their ongoing camaraderie.

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Key Details

•Doncic called out Nowitzki for not reaching out.
•The Lakers play the Trail Blazers on Amazon Prime.
•Doncic and Nowitzki were once franchises icons for the Mavericks.
•Doncic was traded to the Lakers in February 2025.
•Lakers are among the top teams in the Western Conference.

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5:19 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers’ Luka Doncic calls out NBA mentor: ‘He don’t even call’

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Luka Doncic kept it real ahead of Friday’s game between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. The Western Conference matchup streamed on Amazon Prime, where Doncic’s mentor and friend Dirk Nowitzki...
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