To acquire Luka Doncic, the Mavs had to send the Atlanta Hawks their first round pick in the 2019 NBA draft. The pick is top five protected; meaning, if the Mavs finish in the top five of the draft, they keep the pick. Tony Gutierrez AP Photo
As Dirk Nowitzki stepped away from the microphones Thursday morning, Luka Doncic took his place in a step that was loaded with unintentional symbolism, and it was apparent that the heir doesn’t grasp what just happened.
The standard that Dirk set as a player and a professional is officially impossible.