In a rare and delightful sighting, the Dallas Mavericks‘ superstars, Luka Doncic and Dirk Nowitzki, recently united to rally behind the Texas Rangers. The union of legends soon became a treasure trove of joy for fans, producing unforgettable moments.?One of these moments occurred after a Rangers game, during a press conference. While briefly talking about the Rangers, Luka mischievously teased that the team tends to win when he’s not in attendance. However, he quickly flipped the notion by jokingly declaring that Dirk Nowitzki is the real curse, not himself.
This humorous exchange has since then ignited laughter among fans, making it a memorable encounter. Now, as the Rangers make history, the two icons have joined forces on Twitter.
Luka Doncic and Nowitzki congratulate the Rangers
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In a heartwarming reunion after their friendly Game 2 banter, Doncic and Dirk Nowitzki came together to celebrate the Texas Rangers’ long-awaited World Series victory; ending a 62-year drought.
Dirk Nowitzki has himself bought a championship to one of Texas’s teams. So, naturally resonating with the degree of achievement, he expressed his congratulations on X for the team’s outstanding victory. He posted, “Wow. So well deserved!!! World Series Champs!!!!!!” while giving a shout-out to the Rangers.
Wow. So well deserved!!!
World Series Champs!!!!!! @Rangers? Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) November 2, 2023
Not much away from the legends on the court, Doncic joined the celebration. Just a minute after Nowitzki’s post, Luka chimed in his congratulations to the team.
Champions!!!!! @Rangers ???
? Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) November 2, 2023
With Doncic and Nowitzki being a household name in Dallas, the two superstars certainly take pride in Rangers’ feat.
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Corey Seager becomes the World Series MVP
A dozen years ago, the Rangers were tantalizingly close to a championship. However, they fell short by just one strike, not once but twice. Fast forward to 2023, they have now etched their name in history as World Series champions for the very first time. In doing so, they have put an end to the longest title drought among teams without a championship.
Leading the Rangers were standout performances by Corey Seager, chiming three home runs and crucial runs across the five games. Furthermore, he boasted an impressive 1.137 OPS. Having already solidified his reputation as one of the finest players in the regular season, Seager demonstrated his postseason prowess.
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As a fitting result, Seagers was rightfully honored with the MVP of the World Series.; marking Seager’s second MVP trophy. Previously, he won the title in 2020 while siding with the Los Angeles Dodgers.