# Luka Doncic Mocks Dirk Nowitzki's Silence

> Luka Doncic jokes about Dirk Nowitzki not calling him after Mavericks days.
- Title: Luka Doncic Mocks Dirk Nowitzki's Silence · Yahoo Sports
- Summary: Luka Doncic jokes about Dirk Nowitzki not calling him after Mavericks days. Luka Doncic mocked Dirk Nowitzki for not calling him after Mavericks days, with…
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- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dirk-nowitzki-reacts-luka-doncic-115648908.html
- Published: 2026-11-07T11:56:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: luka doncic, dirk nowitzki, mavericks, nba, lakers, crypto com arena, sports
## Luka Doncic's joke
Luka Doncic joked about Dirk Nowitzki not calling him after Mavericks days.

> Thank you, Dirk, but he don't even call. He's in L.A.; he don't even call no more. So I expect that dinner soon. I expect that call.
## Dirk's reaction
Dirk Nowitzki said, 'Aw, that's cold, that hurts' after Luka's joke.

> Aw, that's cold, that hurts
## Luka's response
Luka Doncic said he's 'big time' now and still has the same number.

> I'm big time now, what can I say?
## Luka's stats
Luka Doncic scored 53 points in 124-118 Lakers win over Trail Blazers.

> 53 points (17-33 fg), five rebounds, five assists, one steal
## Dirk's praise
Dirk Nowitzki praised Luka's shooting and impact on games.

> Like back in last year when he shoots like 30s from the three, you kind of containing him and then you contest
## Next game
Lakers face Pistons in Sunday game at Little Caesars Arena.

> 8-2 lakers take on 6-2 detroit pistons at little caesars arena on sunday at 6 p.m. et
## Key takeaway

Luka Doncic mocked Dirk Nowitzki for not calling him after Mavericks days, with Nowitzki joking he's 'big time' now.