Luka Doncic’s rookie year with the Dallas Mavericks coincided with the final season of the franchise’s greatest player ever, Dirk Nowitzki. It was a literal passing of the torch as Doncic was expected to be the face of that franchise for years to come,

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,

Following the team's blockbuster trade that landed them All-NBA guard Luka Doncic, Knecht was shipped to Charlotte as a part of a separate deal for center Mark Williams. However, the Lakers rescinded that trade after Williams failed their physical exam, which means Knecht was a member of the Hornets for a day or so.