Dirk Nowitzki Congratulates Hannes Steinbach on NBA Draft

Dirk Nowitzki congratulated Hannes Steinbach on his NBA draft selection, praising his journey and handling of pressure.

The camera cut to Nowitzki after Steinbach was selected by the Charlotte Hornets at No. 14 overall on Tuesday.

But the audio did not work, and everyone watching live had no idea what was being said.

Nowitzki, who is also from the same hometown of Würzburg, Germany, has known Steinbach since he was born.

He followed Steinbach's journey and is super proud of him.

Nowitzki told Steinbach to enjoy the moment with his family.

He also joked about Steinbach's father, Burkhard Steinbach, who was a teammate of Nowitzki for five years in the German League.

Burkhard played with Nowitzki in their hometown of Würzburg roughly 30 years ago.

Steinbach played for the Würzburg Baskets as a part of the German youth program.

He attended the University of Washington, where he led the Big Ten in rebounds with 11.6 while scoring 18.6 points per game and shooting 58.6 percent from the field.

Nowitzki's message to Steinbach was heartfelt, despite the audio gaffe.

He congratulated Steinbach on his achievement and praised his handling of pressure.

The moment was special for both Nowitzki and Steinbach, given their shared hometown and basketball background.

And Nowitzki's joke about Steinbach's father added a lighthearted touch to the moment.

But the audio gaffe meant that many viewers missed out on the heartfelt message.

So the moment was not fully appreciated by everyone watching.

Nowitzki's congratulatory message was obtained by The Post, despite the audio gaffe.

He said: "Hannes, congratulations, my man. Another kid from Würzburg in the league, incredible."

Nowitzki also said: "I've known you since you were born. I've followed your journey, and I'm super proud of you and how you've handled everything."

The message was a testament to Nowitzki's admiration for Steinbach's skills and dedication.

But it was also a moment of pride for Nowitzki, given his connection to Steinbach and their shared hometown.