Dirk Nowitzki was on a tropical vacation with his family when he got word of the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers. The Mavericks legend spoke publicly Friday for the first time since the Feb. 2 move that teamed Doncic in Los Angeles with LeBron James.

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

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.

Dirk Nowitzki breaks his silence on the Mavericks trade. Find out his feelings about Luka Dončić's debut and beyond.

Throwback photos of Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki emerge after Luka Doncic faces criticism for his off-court habits.

Dirk Nowitzki was reportedly impressed by LeBron James following the shocking Lakers-Mavericks Luka Doncic trade.

Luka Doncic and former Mavericks teammate Dirk Nowitzki texted each other after Doncic was traded, and Nowitzki talked about the support he offered.

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.

Friday evening, in an interview with 96.7 The Ticket, Nowitzki shared how the last few weeks have been for him since the trade.

Dirk Nowitzki opens up on what it was like watching Luka Doncic suit up for the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time.

The Dallas Mavericks ' decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers shocked many, including Dirk Nowitzki, the most iconic player in Mavs history. During a radio appearance on 96.7 The Ticket in Dallas, Nowitzki shared his perspective on the Doncic trade.

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki was stunned by the franchise's decision to trade Luka Dončić. On Friday, in his first public comments about the blockbuster, during an appearance at 96.7 The Ticket's Ticketstock event,