Luka Doncic fell short in his quest for a first NBA championship last season, as the Dallas Mavericks lost the series, 4-1, to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. It was Doncic’s first time on the NBA’s most prominent stage after he and Kyrie Irving willed their way through a stacked Western Conference.
During a recent appearance on the “DLLS Mavs” podcast, Dirk Nowitzki shared some advice for his fellow European standout, urging him to remain patient in his pursuit of success.
“Well just keep doing what he’s doing, honestly,” Nowitzki said. “Do your game. Play your game. I know it wasn’t the ending you were hoping for, but you know what? 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 … He’s an incredible player, he’s playing at the highest level. He’s an MVP-type caliber every year. Staying healthy, take care of your body. It’s gonna be another long year.”
