When an NBA team is about to play a momentous game, even in the regular season, it isn't uncommon for their legends to come and lend support from the stands. It's a bit rarer, however, for somebody else's legend to come to your building to do so,

Dallas Mavericks legend and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki was just as shocked as fans, pundits and NBA players when his former team stunningly dealt five-time All-Star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster deal ahead of the trade deadline earlier in February.

Nowitzki found himself seated next to Doncic’s father, Sasa, as the Lakers took on the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Nowitzki took to X/Twitter Monday evening to let Dallas fans know he’s still a “Mav for life,” but wanted to support Luka Doncic in the first game of his new chapter.