Dallas Mavericks Cade Cunningham Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Mavericks made a seamless transition from Dirk Nowitzki to Luka Doncic. The two superstars overlapped for one season. It was Dirk’s 21st and final in the NBA and the first for the teenage sensation. The two formed an incredible bond in that lone campaign and remain close.
Despite both being destined for greatness, neither Luka nor Dirk was the number one overall pick in their draft class. Arlington product Cade Cunningham is projected to top the draft in 2021.