Dirk Nowitzki celebrates with former team after Mavs eliminate Suns

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic greets former player Dirk Nowitzki after beating the Phoenix Suns
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic greets former player Dirk Nowitzki after beating the Phoenix Suns Photo credit Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Dirk Nowitzki is the greatest gift the city of Dallas has ever received, and he’s the gift that just keeps on giving.

After the Mavs destroyed the Suns last night to eliminate them from championship contention, Dirk was seen on the court celebrating with his former teammates, which included a gigantic bearhug for Luka Doncic.

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Per Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Dirk also had a very simple message for the Mavs as they walked off the floor: “What did I tell you?!”

The Mavs take on the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals beginning this Wednesday. The full schedule is as follows:

Game 1: Dallas vs. Golden State | Wednesday, May 18 | 9 ET | TNT
Game 2: Dallas vs. Golden State | Friday, May 20 | 9 ET | TNT
Game 3: Golden State vs. Dallas | Sunday, May 22 | 9 ET | TNT
Game 4: Golden State vs. Dallas | Tuesday, May 24 | 9 ET | TNT
Game 5*: Dallas vs. Golden State | Thursday, May 26 | 9 ET | TNT
Game 6*: Golden State vs. Dallas | Saturday, May 28 | 9 ET | TNT
Game 7*: Dallas vs. Golden State | Monday, May 30 | 8 ET | TNT

* if necessary

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