A former teammate of LeBron James during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers recently shared an unforgettable moment on Instagram. The spotlight was on none other than Dirk Nowitzki, an iconic figure in the history of the Dallas Mavericks. This interaction between two basketball stars showcases the enduring connections that exist beyond teams and eras in the basketball world.

Nowitzki was there to support the national team on the biggest international stage.

Former LeBron James’ teammate scares Dirk Nowitzki

Dennis Schroder, LeBron James’ ex-teammate, recently posted a captivating Instagram moment. Following the exhilarating win, Dennis Schroder had an amusing encounter with the legendary Dirk Nowitzki. And not to forget, the encounter left Schroder brimming with excitement. The former German NBA star was in attendance to support his national team’s triumph. Schroder captured the candid moment in a video, which he shared on his Instagram account.

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The video depicts Schroder enthusiastically running towards Nowitzki from behind, surprising the Mavericks icon with his sudden appearance. Nowitzki’s startled reaction added an element of humor to the interaction. In the video’s caption, Schroder playfully acknowledged the surprising effect of his approach on Nowitzki: “Didn’t mean to scare the Legend like that 😅 my bad @swish41 🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪.”

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A touch of humor was added to Schroder’s Instagram post when former Lakers player Troy Brown Jr. chimed in with a comment, humorously stating, “@ds17_fg scared the hell out of Dirk 😂😭.”

Germany’s triumph on the group stage

In a pivotal Group stage game, the German national basketball team achieved a historic milestone. They secured an impressive victory of 101-75 against Finland. This victory not only signaled a resounding win for Germany but also a historic milestone in their FIBA World Cup history. Germany achieved an unprecedented flawless preliminary round; a first-time accomplishment that had eluded them in past tournaments.

Their remarkable journey to this milestone involved defeating formidable opponents; Japan: 81-63, Australia: 85-82, and Finland: 101-75.

Meanwhile, Dennis Schroder’s playful and surprising interaction with Dirk Nowitzki following Germany’s historic win reflects the infectious joy that basketball brings to players, both on and off the court. The camaraderie and mutual respect among basketball legends surpass time and borders, reminding us of the universal passion uniting athletes.

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