Franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki has stepped forward to offer some invaluable advice to the team’s current superstar, Luka Doncic. The Mavericks, led by Doncic, made an impressive run to the Finals, only to fall short in a hard-fought series. Nowitzki, who knows a thing or two about overcoming Finals heartbreak, shared his thoughts on what Doncic needs to do to come back stronger next season.
Nowitzki, who experienced his own share of playoff disappointments before finally capturing the NBA title in 2011, emphasized the importance of resilience and continuous improvement.
“Well just keep doing what he’s doing. Play your game. I know it wasn’t the ending you were hoping for, but you’re just getting started, you’re 25 years old. It’s good sometimes to get a little disappointment to try again to motivate you and push you to work harder and become an even better player if that’s even possible…
Honestly, he needs to keep doing what he’s doing. He’s an incredible player, playing at the highest level, and is MVP caliber every year. Staying healthy, take care of your body, it’s gonna be another long year.”
Mavs GOAT Dirk Nowitzki on how he would advise Luka Doncic on his approach to this season coming off the Finals loss:
“Well just keep doing what he’s doing…it’s good sometimes to get a little disappointment to try again to motivate you and push you to work harder…” #MFFL pic.twitter.com/jrZ9WxJ0nU
— Kevin Gray Jr. (@KevinGraySports) September 12, 2024
As Luka Doncic reflects on his first NBA Finals appearance, he can take solace in the fact that he has a mentor like Dirk Nowitzki in his corner. With Nowitzki’s advice and his own determination, Doncic is poised to come back stronger and hungrier for success.
