When the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic on February 1, they didn't just create a bridge between Doncic and the franchise that could be everlasting, but they also created a huge divide between themselves and their fans. Perhaps the worst thing this did for the Mavericks, though, was that it separated them from franchise icon Dirk Nowitzki, as Nowitzki was left with a sense of disdain following the Mavericks blindsiding Doncic, especially since he's already close to Doncic after having played his 21st season with him.
Many Mavericks fans and Nowitzki seem to be thrilled at No.