Besides I was literally cutting onions while watching this I would have cried anyway. Coming from Germany and following the NBA for over 25 years now I was able to follow his whole career path. He is one of the greatest athletes this nation ever brought out besides Beckenbauer, Schuhmacher, Steffi Graf & Boris Becker, Max Schmeling. And then being such a humble human being and such a fun dude is just great. Imagine Dirk in his prime now with Kyrie and Luka. No Defense what's so ever but you outscore everyone by 30 points haha
Eas"T"exas Respect 2 2 Of The Greatest Mavs Ever DIRK A LEGEND & IF LUKA continues 2 Play At The Level He's PlayN He'll Reach Legendary Status N No Time...GO MAV'S...
Dude, LUKA right now is the TOP 1 2024 Season scoring leader with averaging 34 Points/game. Better than All NBA players alone record right now! Also averaging 9 assists and Reb.
I forgot that Dirk played in 2018 2019 season he played with Jalen Brunson Kostas Antetokounmpo Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr I forgot this Dallas mavericks team that they played together ❤️ very emotional season to watch in the end with Nowitzki retiring yeah it was a good season with the Mavs really was
Seeing Luka dunk like that makes me think the narratives of “what if Luka was skinny” or in shape really makes me wonder. Ik the extra weight makes him a better post player especially since now he’s more of a pg rather than here when he was more of a sg but still I really do hope this offseason he gets shredded personally I think that would improve a lot of his weaknesses. He’s still good either way.
Luka is like Kawhi... Even if they're slow they would still get their buckets nonetheless... The defense is adjusting to their pace not the other way around...
@@mozdaboz yeah there both buckets either way but the mavs aren’t some slow pace team. Luka in person is much faster than he looks cuz at the end of the day they’re all athletes I’m not saying it would worsen Luka’s game. Im just saying being better physically would improve anyone’s game especially someone like Luka whose main criticism is defensive. Being a step faster on the defensive end would greatly benefit anyone. Luka is top tier in every way offensively but defense is something he’s just average at. Having a physically strong body that can keep up with other guards and players day in and day out in the nba is crucial if you want to be known as consistent. Imagine being able to say Luka is a 2 way player and with his offensive ability that would be a crazy player.
I'm a Mavs fan, and I watched every game that season... I feel like people romanticized the whole "passing of the torch" between Dirk and Luka. Even today, they make it seem like they had a special bond. To any objective viewer, it did not appear to be any more special than just good teammates. It is like trying to pump up a good story, like Dirk mentored Luka... Both players were developed in their own rights. You can hear the way Nowitzki talks about he and Luka, there wasn't this thing that people "want" to be
I think it's because he's a bit fitter and slimmer in his younger days compared to what his body is right now i mean as you can see he has athleticism here
Dirk also had to carry Dallas in 2011 but even he had more help than Luka has had until just recently. Dirk is weak like Luka defensively but had Tyson Chandler to compensate on the defensive end and Jason Terry always clutch stepping up when needed, but not seeing anybody else step up when Luka having a bad quarter, so Luka gets all the blame for dropping 3 games.
How many teams had this passing of the torch kind of seasons where they had greatest players in history play along side each other Mavericks Miami with Mourning/Wade Spurs Kobe and Magic missed each other by one season KG and Kat played one season together (where we thought KAT would bd that guy)
Imagine Dirk, Kyrie, & Luka: That would be pretty scary huh?!!! Anywho: Spurs4Life baby!!! Spurs I think are the only team that was able to derail Superteams title hopes!!! 💯🤣😎🤟💕
trae young being traded to ATL for Luka was W for both teams as they both got their franchise players cuz a european white dude that can hoop as a Maverick sounds right esp after Dirk
Imagine the skinny luka with todays experience probably would beat Boston easily on the finals. I'm not hating on him, probably the best player in the nba and in my opinion the MVP was his, but he let himself go a little bit..
It was hard to watch, that's why he got a farewell tour everywhere Dallas played even though he never announced he was retiring. Everyobody could see he was on his last legs.
That thumbnail is the perfect 👍🏽 way to show off ESAU THE EDOMITE HE CAME OUT RED NOT WHITE LOL PINKISH RED ESAU 😂😂😂you know who’s Esau from the Bible 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Is Luka going to win more rings with Dallas than Dirk did ?
He has potential to do it
It's could possibly happen
He definitely could, but it HAS to start this year then!
@@mr4lessisonvrWho do you think is a better shooter Luka or Nikola 🤔
He can do it
"It's your turn kid, make them proud" type season
"Tell em to make it count" vibes
Was awesome that he was able to be there while Luka was there. Just having an old, European star vet had to help Luka get comfortable here.
'It's your turn, surpass my ass'. And that he will with one ring.
@@truthhearer6323 This aged well. Though I think Luka has already surpassed Dirk personally
Ahh season*
Besides I was literally cutting onions while watching this I would have cried anyway. Coming from Germany and following the NBA for over 25 years now I was able to follow his whole career path. He is one of the greatest athletes this nation ever brought out besides Beckenbauer, Schuhmacher, Steffi Graf & Boris Becker, Max Schmeling. And then being such a humble human being and such a fun dude is just great.
Imagine Dirk in his prime now with Kyrie and Luka. No Defense what's so ever but you outscore everyone by 30 points haha
I love it bro ! Thanks for the comment and I'm glad you enjoyed it, means the world to receive these kind of comments !
@@GoldenHoopsProduction i am a fan of golden hoops i am a fan of golden hoops
Beckenbaur Steffi Graf and Dirk Nowitzki i love that love to know the German athletic pride !
Imagine Dirk just 5 years younger with Luka..... Rings, rings rings, dynasty, rings rings...
Would have been great to witness
Stop with that take that ddnt happen and will not happen. Its nonsense
@@lukamagicgodong
@@lukamagicgod no shit it didnt happen he said 'imagine'
The NBA is scripted the same teams would have won
I forgot they played one season together
Yeah like dirk was like a grandpa and Luka was a kid lol.
Because you a casual
@@lukamagicgodat the time yes I just started learning rosters back then now I know all the rosters because ive been making trades for years
Shhhh it wasn't one season, it's *rare footage*!!
@@lukamagicgodI’m a causal even I knew they played together
Beautiful to see Dirk and Luka! I truly love to see this as a true Dallas Mavericks fan!
imagine if we had got to see Dirk, Luka, and Kyrie play together.
3 headed monsters
That would've been INSANE!
That big 3 would be better than kd klay in curry
U can say that about every team (lebron kobe shaq, lebron dwade shaq butler, tatum brown peirce garnett rondo and many more teams)
*Dirk don't need them he can win a ring without other allstar on his team*
“they like jalen brunson, they think hes got a chance to be a real player”
Too bad they took his talents for granted.
Would have been amazing to see them play together at their primes. Still awesome to see them play 1 year together at least, Dirk passing the torch
Could you imagine the trio of Dirk Nowitzki, Luka Dončić, and Jalen Brunson all in their primes
Luka wouldn't give up the point... wouldn't work
Luka looked so fast here compared to today
he was younger and was playing more like a SG/SF instead of PG/SG
Gained a bit more weight
@@Khaled-eo9mr that weight gain made him so much better tho, his post game and everything is top notch now
@@sircheese1006younger? Guy he is 25 years old he should be faster now than when he was 19, he isn’t in his fucking 30s lol
@@dompers2073Everyone is old to kids on the internet
I love luka and dirk bro❤
This video is gold
Prime Luka X Prime Dirk woulda been craaazy definitely multiple chips
Yeah imagine a prime Luka in 2000s with dirk.
Lukirk Donwitzki! 🤪🤪😆😆
Yep someone will name their child that🤣
Dirka Nowcic
Luka is the perfect successor to Dirk
Lmao that first three pointer Luka scored was such a Hail Mary. 😂😂
That moment got DSJ traded
What a torch pass. Glad they got a season to appreciate each other
This is exactly what I was looking for today thank you for delivering
Eas"T"exas Respect 2 2 Of The Greatest Mavs Ever DIRK A LEGEND & IF LUKA continues 2 Play At The Level He's PlayN He'll Reach Legendary Status N No Time...GO MAV'S...
one word: wholesome.
Rare footage 😂😂😂 like it’s some long lost archive we’ve been searching for
LUKA is on a mission .. JOKER is a champ .. LUKA aint letting this gooo .. it be FUN FINAL 🔥
imposible not to imagine Dirk and luka in is prime together, in this era. maybe they win a cumple of ring idk..
damn luka was way more explosive and faster back then
Dude, LUKA right now is the TOP 1 2024 Season scoring leader with averaging 34 Points/game. Better than All NBA players alone record right now! Also averaging 9 assists and Reb.
@@Gin.909 ok
Damn Luka looked so much quicker and athletic here, but he is more comfortable playing at his own pace now
I got to see them play in Houston. Both on the court at the same time.
I forgot that Dirk played in 2018 2019 season he played with Jalen Brunson Kostas Antetokounmpo Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr I forgot this Dallas mavericks team that they played together ❤️ very emotional season to watch in the end with Nowitzki retiring yeah it was a good season with the Mavs really was
did ya’ll see…this thinner, more in shape version of Luka run faster than I’ve seen him run in the past few years? lol
LEGENDS
Dirk man, you know that back down fadeaway coming but you ain't stopping it. Nope. That's money all day.
I never knew they even played together 😧 🤣 🤯
He trained luka❤
4:42 shoutout to my boy Barea!!😂🇵🇷🙏🙌🔥🔥🔥
Why they do Dirk dirty in the thumbnail lol
Seeing Luka dunk like that makes me think the narratives of “what if Luka was skinny” or in shape really makes me wonder. Ik the extra weight makes him a better post player especially since now he’s more of a pg rather than here when he was more of a sg but still I really do hope this offseason he gets shredded personally I think that would improve a lot of his weaknesses. He’s still good either way.
Luka is like Kawhi... Even if they're slow they would still get their buckets nonetheless... The defense is adjusting to their pace not the other way around...
@@mozdaboz yeah there both buckets either way but the mavs aren’t some slow pace team. Luka in person is much faster than he looks cuz at the end of the day they’re all athletes I’m not saying it would worsen Luka’s game. Im just saying being better physically would improve anyone’s game especially someone like Luka whose main criticism is defensive. Being a step faster on the defensive end would greatly benefit anyone. Luka is top tier in every way offensively but defense is something he’s just average at. Having a physically strong body that can keep up with other guards and players day in and day out in the nba is crucial if you want to be known as consistent. Imagine being able to say Luka is a 2 way player and with his offensive ability that would be a crazy player.
Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber were teammates with Dirk too and they're still with Dallas now 😮
Old man Dirk ❤
Brunson played with Dirk tho
W dirk and luka vid
Luka dunking more in this video then this whole season
I'm a Mavs fan, and I watched every game that season... I feel like people romanticized the whole "passing of the torch" between Dirk and Luka. Even today, they make it seem like they had a special bond. To any objective viewer, it did not appear to be any more special than just good teammates. It is like trying to pump up a good story, like Dirk mentored Luka... Both players were developed in their own rights. You can hear the way Nowitzki talks about he and Luka, there wasn't this thing that people "want" to be
Even crazier is how Jalen Brunson also played with dirk
is it me or was Luka way faster back then?
He looked 30 pounds lighter
I didnt know he was dunking on mfs like that
I think he realized he can go slower but stronger, and dominate even more
I think it's because he's a bit fitter and slimmer in his younger days compared to what his body is right now i mean as you can see he has athleticism here
He probably trade agility for weight, that way he can just bully most of his defenders. But do like him like this ngl, more dunks and stuff
"Now, its up to you" ahh legacy
"Theres nothing there" The GS announcer is funny
A prime Nowitzki and Doncic today. That would be the so impossible to defend.
damn man. Nowitzky later in his career really looked like his knees were shot
When Luka was clean cut now he rocking the beard and scruffy look
this is what Lebron wants so bad with Bronny
You may want to put "playing together" in the title as the never played together per say
Luka Dirk pick N roll is deadly 😈
Dirk also had to carry Dallas in 2011 but even he had more help than Luka has had until just recently. Dirk is weak like Luka defensively but had Tyson Chandler to compensate on the defensive end and Jason Terry always clutch stepping up when needed, but not seeing anybody else step up when Luka having a bad quarter, so Luka gets all the blame for dropping 3 games.
they still went 33-49 😭
is it just me or have i heard this swish in 2k 😂 1:30
How many teams had this passing of the torch kind of seasons where they had greatest players in history play along side each other
Mavericks
Miami with Mourning/Wade
Spurs
Kobe and Magic missed each other by one season
KG and Kat played one season together (where we thought KAT would bd that guy)
As a Mavs fan I always wish Reggie Miller was 10 years younger so he would play alongside Paul George, Hibbert, Granger and Lance Stephenson!!!
Did dirk dirty in the thumbnail 😂
If they had prime Dirk.. They would of beat the Celtics no doubt.
Wild how young Luka looks in the thumbnail
It’s exaggerated. Dirk here looks like a grandpa
young luka was so nimble and somewhat quick
Look how slim Luka was ..look how quicker he was. ...one equates to the other.
This when long neck and Baller ran LA together
Golden State Warriors
5:07 interesting 😂
>rare footage
That was like 5 years ago. Man I'm old
Worldclass
Dirk never flops and complains every play like Luka
Luka = Mini-Dirk 😎
Luka seemed more explosive back then
They also have jj burea on the mavs with dirk
Passing of the Torch
Imagine Dirk, Kyrie, & Luka: That would be pretty scary huh?!!! Anywho: Spurs4Life baby!!! Spurs I think are the only team that was able to derail Superteams title hopes!!! 💯🤣😎🤟💕
Imagine if luka stayed in this shape he was so much quicker
trae young being traded to ATL for Luka was W for both teams as they both got their franchise players cuz a european white dude that can hoop as a Maverick sounds right esp after Dirk
Rare footage ???? Were talkin 2018 not 1918 !!!! Not hard to get footage from 20fing 18
Dirk should’ve tried playing at least one more year
omg luka so fast and flash i don't recognize him at all lmao
And yet he averages 13 more pts a gm now.... imagine him getting into 20 yrs old Luka shape...
I'm starting to think Luka put on all that weight on purpose. When he was skinny he was a kid with nice moves and high iq. Now, he's a cheat code.
Random JJ Barea clip in there
Slim Luka.
Man Luka has put on some weight
I am fan golden hoops
Imagine the skinny luka with todays experience probably would beat Boston easily on the finals. I'm not hating on him, probably the best player in the nba and in my opinion the MVP was his, but he let himself go a little bit..
dang, dirk's knees could barely bend during his last year 😅
It was hard to watch, that's why he got a farewell tour everywhere Dallas played even though he never announced he was retiring. Everyobody could see he was on his last legs.
Porzingis really came to dallas and had a chance to be mentored by dirk and be great with Luka but decided to be ass😂
Luka should lean back down to that size
They need Dirk right now.
Dirk looks so old in the thumbnail lol
That thumbnail is the perfect 👍🏽 way to show off ESAU THE EDOMITE HE CAME OUT RED NOT WHITE LOL PINKISH RED ESAU 😂😂😂you know who’s Esau from the Bible 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Man the background music is kinda annoying
Imagine Dirk never retired in Kyrie Luka in dirk would be to hard to guard
Imagine how old his ass would be
Luka looks like he's been slacking on the conditioning over the years, and it's not like he's old🤔😳
Thumbnail Dirk is old.
Don't do Dirk like that in the thumbnail....
Luka thick now
Dirk look like Ronnie2k in thumbnail
🤣🤣🤣 facts
Who here after the successor failed 😢
Dirk also lost on his first Finals. Calm down
4got Brunson was there too
Luka needs to get back to this weight, he's too slow footed now
Skinny Luka ftw