They certainly didn’t behave like old friends.

Troy Aikman and Jerry Rice both helped define an era of American football, crossing paths at crucial periods during their illustrious careers.

There has to be mutual respect between the pair, yet that didn’t appear to be the case on Saturday night.

Aikman was on hand to call the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. Rice is almost always around to support his old team, who lost 13-3 on the night, missing out on the NFC’s No. 1 spot.

Cameras caught a curious interaction between the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and 49ers wide receiver before the contest. Well, it wasn’t an interaction at all; they didn’t acknowledge each other.

“No love between Troy Aikman and Jerry Rice 😭🤣,” 95.7 The Game captioned a video of the icons ignoring each other.

Check it out right below:

“This is what Cardi B means when she says, “if I see you & I don’t speak, that means I don’t fk with you” 😂😂😂,” one fan joked.

“Haven’t they both appeared in tv ads together before?” another asked.

Another observed, “They both wearing the same big a$$ white weird shoes 😂😂😂.”

What they didn’t show was this video of the two embracing either before or after.

Furthermore, there’s no known animosity between Troy and Jerry. They met in three consecutive NFC Championship Games and had notable battles, but there was no personal rivalry.

Rice’s most notable rivalry was with Deion Sanders, who played with both the Cowboys and Niners at different points. Even so, it was never ugly.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.