Mark Cuban already excited about Porzingis-Doncic duo - New York Post

It appears Kristaps Porzingis can’t get to Dallas fast enough for Mark Cuban.

Cuban apparently can’t wait to see Porzingis play with his fellow European star Luka Doncic as the Mavericks owner retweeted a gif Porzingis posted of the two players sharing a laugh at halftime when the Knicks lost to the Mavericks at the Garden on Wednesday night.

Though Dirk Nowitzki may retire after this season, the Mavericks are hoping Porzingis, 23, and the 19-year-old Doncic can be the centerpiece of their team for years to come.

Porzingis already is planning to sign a qualifying offer with Dallas this summer as a restricted free agent, The Athletic reported, and the Mavericks said they believe they can keep him around with a long-term contract, according to ESPN.

Having both Doncic and Nowitzki — even if he retires — likely will help in that regard as Porzingis joins forces with a rookie guard he has admired and a veteran forward he has looked up to.

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