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Kelly Olynyk to Dirk Nowitzki: “I had to”

During a Boston Celtics versus Dallas Mavericks game Kelly Olynyk (Ukranian version of Oiler) tried to make Dirk Nowitzki ’s signature move against the future Hall of Famer. Fail.

Afterwards Dirk said,

“That was cold-blooded, but it looked pretty good, and it almost went in. So I was a little fortunate there.”

What did Nowitzki say to Olynyk after the play?

"I said, ‘Don’t give me my own move,'" Nowitzki said with a laugh.

For the record, according to ESPN stats,

Kelly Olynyk is the 2nd 7-footer with 200 threes and 400 assists in his first 4 seasons.