Dirk Nowitzki is equal parts realist and pessimist, with a dash of optimism dropped in from time to time.
He doesn't sugarcoat things and for that reason, his enthusiasm about Mavericks' newcomer Luka Doncic is noteworthy.
To be succinct, the Mavericks legend is a huge fan.
"He's been here now for a week, scrimmaged every day, works hard and I really like what I see," Nowitzki said during an appearance on 105.3 The Fan [KRLD-FM] Tuesday afternoon. "He's really incredible with the ball for a big guy, and he's a legit 6-8.
"He's unbelievable in the pick-and-roll.