Just when you thought it couldn’t get worse for Mavericks fans, Dirk Nowitzki is at the Lakers game for Luka Doncic’s LA debut. So the greatest player in Mavs history is supporting the guy who was supposed to be his successor, but who now plays for one of the team’s top rivals. pic.twitter.com/LRQhdDfnJQ

When an NBA team is about to play a momentous game, even in the regular season, it isn't uncommon for their legends to come and lend support from the stands. It's a bit rarer, however, for somebody else's legend to come to your building to do so,

In Doncic’s first game with Los Angeles, the star pair flashed immediate chemistry that showed how their unexpected partnership can work.

Dallas Mavericks’ recently acquired big man Anthony Davis suffered an injury in his debut game with his new team. His unfortunate situation poses a significant challenge for the Mavericks, who sent Luka Doncic to the LA Lakers in exchange for the center/power forward.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Mavericks forward-center Anthony Davis on Team Shaq in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. This is the ninth NBA All-Star selection for Irving, who is averaging 24.1 points, 4.6… pic.twitter.com/LQ6Mmd1Np9

Dallas Mavericks ' new power forward Anthony Davis is reportedly confident about his long-term stability with his new team. Despite Daivs' injury setback after making his Mavericks debut, the nine-time All-Star sees a bright future ahead in Dallas.