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Come Fan with UsTuesday, August 4, 2026

Dirk Nowitzki texted his trainer like Victor Oladipo and got roasted

Never change, Dirk.

Just 15 minutes after the Indiana Pacers lost in Game 7 to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the opening round of the playoffs, Victor Oladipo texted his trainer to ask when they’d start practicing again. The text went viral.

On Tuesday, Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki, who is 39 years old and just finished his 20th season in the NBA, texted his trainer a similar message inspired by Oladipo. He got absolutely roasted with old jokes featuring “your full-court sprints are timed with a calendar.”

HA. HA. HA.

In recent years, Dirk has become the NBA’s most relaxed dad. Don’t forget that he brings a foil-wrapped plate of food to every game because he’s a picky eater. And he jokes about how slow he is all the time.

Never change, Dirk.

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