Nowitzki said Kobe had invited him to play with him, but unfortunately he wanted to live his life in the Mavericks

. Nowitzki's choice may have made him miss some honors, but he has won more things - the love of a city, a legendary career, and an irreplaceable historical status.

And Kobe and Nowitzki, these two great opponents, their stories will be remembered forever by fans. Although they did not become teammates, every match they played on the court has become a classic moment in NBA history. This may be the charm of competitive sports.