Legendary Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant shared some wisdom with Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic.

Luka Doncic, the standout player for the Dallas Mavericks, recently spoke on The Old Man and The Three Podcast alongside JJ Redick, his former partner. Among the numerous topics they discussed was Luka’s connection with Kobe Bryant. Following one of Luka’s games against the Lakers, the two shared a moment that went viral, and the celebrity went into further depth about their bond.

“Watch out, they are going to come after you because you are from Europe,” Luka said Kobe warned him. They will make an effort to apprehend you. It was accurate. On the podcast, Luka spent a lot of time discussing the differences between NBA and European basketball. A significant portion of the talk focused on Kobe’s advice for European players looking to break into the NBA.

Growing up, Kobe Bryant was looked up to by many NBA players, and his emphasis on coaching the next generation is evident in every aspect of the sport. The biggest players in the NBA have mimicked some aspects of his game. Given that many of them observed Kobe’s success as they gained notoriety, this should come as no surprise. Luka received some advice from Kobe, but it was mainly psychological because he was still new to the league. Nobody else is more qualified to discuss these kinds of topics than him due to his distinct style of thinking.

Luka might have had more eyes on him early in his career, as Kobe mentioned. But the legendary guard has emerged as one of the NBA’s top players very rapidly. By taking Kobe’s counsel and adjusting to the NBA, Luka has performed admirably. He is always been a contender for MVP of the league.