The new NBA season will kick off in October, and NBA legend Nowitzki believes that as long as players like Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis stay healthy, the team's lineup depth will become stronger.

Nowitzki, 47, won an NBA championship and was selected to the NBA All-Star team 14 times during his many years with the Dallas Mavericks.

When talking about the status of the Dallas Mavericks, Nowitzki said in an interview, "I think they have a very deep lineup. I have been talking about this topic in the past few weeks. For me, everything depends on health. When can Kyrie Irving come back? Can he be 100% after his comeback? Can Anthony Davis stay healthy? "

"We know Derek Lively Jr. has missed some time in the last few years, but if they stay healthy, I think this is a team with a lot of depth, and with the versatility of Cooper Flagg on the wing, they can run different plays."

Nowitzki continued, "For me, the most important thing is to stay healthy. If they can play a full season healthy, they will have a very good performance in the West, and it will be a great season for them."

In addition, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg will be training with the team and preparing for the new season. Nowitzki said, "I think the heated discussion about him is real. Although I don't follow college sports that much, whether it's basketball or other sports, I will definitely go to see Cooper Flagg's performance, and I think his future is unlimited."

"He's only just turned 18, but his understanding of the game, his athleticism, his technique are all excellent, and I've heard he has a great attitude, too. So from what I've seen and heard, he's the real deal."

Nowitzki added, "Fans can be excited about his growth in the next few years. As I said, he has a very good future. He can score in a variety of ways and can defend players in multiple positions. I think it is very rare to have such comprehensive abilities at such a young age. I am very much looking forward to seeing his first season in the NBA and how he adapts."