When an NBA team is about to play a momentous game, even in the regular season, it isn't uncommon for their legends to come and lend support from the stands. It's a bit rarer, however, for somebody else's legend to come to your building to do so,

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki was in attendance at Luka Dončić’s debut with the Los Angeles Lakers. The game marks a significant transition in Mavericks history, as Dončić, once considered Nowitzki’s successor in Dallas, begins a new chapter in Los Angeles.

Austin Reaves dropped 22 points and nine rebounds, and Rui Hachimura added 21 points and six rebounds for the Lakers. Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 17 points in the loss after he went 1-of-8 from behind the arc. John Collins finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Jordan Clarkson finished with 16 points. The Jazz sit at 12-40 on the season.