NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki responded to a humorous call-out from Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, describing the comment as "cold" and saying "that hurts." The exchange between the two European basketball icons was reported by Fadeaway World on November 7, 2026. Nowitzki, the Hall of Fame forward who spent his entire 21-season career with the Mavericks, and Doncic, the current franchise cornerstone, have frequently shared mutual admiration since Doncic's arrival in Dallas in 2018.
Dirk Nowitzki Reacts to Luka Doncic's Playful Jab: 'That's Cold, That Hurts'
