Dirk Roasts Hannes Steinbach's Dad

Dirk Nowitzki delivered a hilarious, personal congratulatory message to Charlotte Hornets’ 14th overall pick Hannes Steinbach — complete with a playful roast about his dad’s athleticism — sparking laughs that echoed through the Steinbach household. The connection runs deep: Hannes’ father, Burkhard, once played alongside Dirk in Germany before his own NBA draft. Now, Hannes, a rebounding machine who led his college team in boards as a freshman, brings that same energy to Charlotte — and he’ll be teammates with Christian Anderson Jr., a fellow German youth national team mate. The full clip confirms Dirk’s lighthearted charm, proving basketball’s global family bonds never fade. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/19a7ee81d92174f0