Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade reveals how he and Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki had beef during the All-Star Game

That led to a first-time All-Star mentioning Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki as his ideal opponent in a game of HORSE. READ MORE: New Mavericks CEO breaks silence on Luka Doncic-Lakers trade, arena plans Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham name-dropped Nowitzki when picking who he'd like to face off against in the popular basketball minigame.

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki recalled what it was like when he saw his former teammate, Luka Doncic, play for the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time.  Read More

Basketball Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki says he felt "a little disappointed and sad" for Luka Doncic after the Dallas Mavericks abruptly traded their franchise star to the Los Angeles

Dirk Nowitzki was one of the best players in NBA history. The Dallas Mavericks legend spent his entire 21-year career with the franchise. Recently, Nowitzki was asked about how he found out about the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

One lifelong Mavericks fan—and franchise legend—was Dirk Nowitzki, who showed up to Doncic’s first game as a Laker earlier this month.