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Dirk Nowitzki is a retired German professional basketball player who is considered one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history. He began his basketball journey playing for the DJK Würzburg basketball club in Germany. In 1998, Nowitzki was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks as the ninth overall pick in the draft but was immediately traded to the Dallas Mavericks. He spent the entirety of his 21-year career with the Mavericks, leading them to their first NBA championship in 2011.
Nowitzki is known for his exceptional shooting range, his innovative fadeaway shot which was nearly impossible to defend, and his dedicated work ethic. His career stats include 31,560 points, 10,947 rebounds, and 3,651 assists. Nowitzki was a 14-time All-Star selection and received the NBA's Most Valuable Player award in 2007. He also holds records for the most points scored by a foreign-born player and 3-pointers made by a 7-footer.
Nowitzki’s leadership skills, incredible work ethic and dedication helped to shape him into one of the best players to ever grace the NBA. He was respected by his teammates as well as other coaches and players within the league. He was always known for his humble personality and his willingness to sacrifice his own personal accomplishments for his team’s success. Nowitzki will always be remembered for his contribution to basketball, his dedication to his craft, and his impact on inspiring future generations of athletes to work hard to achieve their dreams.
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Latest News about Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Nowitzki opens up on Luka Dončić trade: 'I'll never be a Lakers fan, but I' (02/22/2025): The Mavericks legend said it was 'weird' to see Dončić in a Lakers uniform 
Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki attends Luka Doncic's Lakers debut vs. Jazz: 'Had (02/11/2025): Nowitzki and Doncic were teammates for one season in Dallas Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki as teammates with the Mavericks? 'It was pretty cl (10/23/2024): The Lakers nearly dealt Kobe Bryant to Dallas back in 2007 Dirk Nowitzki on Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic playing together: 'I hope that wou (08/23/2024): Doncic and Jokic will team up on Saturday in Goran Dragic's farewell game in Slovenia Dirk Nowitzki doubted Luka Doncic's ability to become an NBA superstar (12/05/2023): Nowitzki questioned whether Luka was 'quick [and] athletic enough'
Older News Stories about Dirk Nowitzki
Brian Dameris on Dirk's Hall of Fame induction (08/2023): Brian Dameris from The Ticket and Bally Sports was at Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki's induction ceremony over the weekend. He talks about Dirk's speech and the impact he has had on the Mavericks and their fanbase. Basketball Hall of Fame: Class of 2023 finalists, schedule and more (02/2023): NBA legends Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade lead the list of finalists for the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame class. LOOK: Mavericks unveil Dirk Nowitzki's statue outside American Airlines Center (12/2022): The future Hall of Famer is depicted doing his one-legged fadeaway, naturally NBA Star Power Index: Luka Doncic's latest 40-point feat will have you Googling (11/2022): Doncic matching Nowitzki's career total for 40-point games in just his fifth season is insane Mavericks to unveil Dirk Nowitzki statue before Christmas game vs. Lakers (10/2022): If the statue had been anything other than his legendary one-legged fadeaway there would have been a revolt in Dallas. Kobe Bryant’s top 100 games: No. 27 (09/2022): Kobe Bryant scored 52 points in March of 2008 to help the Lakers outlast Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks in an overtime thriller. 'Overrated': Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki playfully teases Luka Dončić during (07/2022): Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki joined Sweden home fans in playful chants of "overrated" toward Luka Dončić at his FIBA qualifiers match for Slovenia. Bradley Beal wants to be the ‘Dirk Nowitzki of the Wizards’ (06/2022): Marc Stein: I've heard this from from various people around the league, including some who have actually tried to recruit him: Bradley Beal is the one who has volunteered the 'I want to be the Dirk Nowitzki of the Wizards' line. I mean, that comes ... Chet Holmgren chopped it up with Dirk, Luka at Western Conference finals (05/2022): Holmgren was seen talking to future Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic in San Francisco. Dirk Nowitzki: Kobe Bryant tried to get me to come to L.A. (04/2022): Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash were the only superstars Nowitzki singled out as names that tried to recruit him away from the Mavericks. Nowitzki instead opted to sign a four-year contract extension to remain in Dallas, though. "I remember Kobe (Bryant) ... Dirk Nowitzki calls LeBron James, Dwyane Wade 2011 NBA Finals jokes 'disrespectf (03/2022): During the 2011 NBA Finals, Heat stars Dwyane Wade and LeBron James had mock coughs making light of Dirk Nowitzki's illness. Dirk Nowitzki kind of regrets playing final two seasons with the Mavs (02/2022): Dirk Nowitzki has massive problems with his left ankle, which has already had to be operated on. "My foot is really bad, there are days when I don't move well at all. I'm thinking… Have the last two years (with Dallas) really been worth it? We ... Don Nelson: I wasn’t invited to Dirk Nowitzki jersey retirement ceremony (01/2022): Don and Donnie Nelson. The general manager who acquired Nowitzki's draft rights on the night of June 24, 1998, and Don's assistant GM/son who was insistently bullish about raw 19-year-old Nowitzki's NBA potential. The question is, why weren't they ... Daily statistical milestones: Rudy Gobert moves past Dirk Nowitzki and more (12/2021): Here's your daily recap of movements in the all-time lists for scoring, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals and three-pointers after yesterday's games. Rudy Gobert No. 52 in blocks now Moved ahead of Dirk Nowitzki with 1,286 blocks. He's now 7 away ... Mavericks announce plans to retire Dirk Nowitzki's No. 41 jersey on Jan. 5 (11/2021): Nowitzki played 21 seasons in Dallas and is the team's all-time leader in points, rebounds and blocks Mavericks hire franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki as special adviser to assist in se (06/2021): The Mavericks are overhauling their front office and coaching staff for next season NBA trade deadline: Nikola Vucevic earns Dirk Nowitzki comparison, but will suit (03/2021): Erik Spoelstra compared Vucevic to an icon, and Orlando reportedly still values the All-Star extremely highly Ten of the best shooting big men in NBA history who were knocking down 3s before (06/2020): From Dirk Nowitzki to Channing Frye, these 10 players were some of the sweetest shooting bigs in NBA history NBA Buy or Sell: Lakers will make a trade to improve their title odds; Cavs shou (01/2020): Also, will Luka Doncic have the better career than Dirk Nowitzki? Can the 76ers survive without making a considerable change? Luka Doncic takes playful shot at Dirk Nowitzki when talking improved Dallas def (11/2019): Doncic joked no Nowitzki helps the defense. Dallas renames street Nowitzki Way to honor Dirk (10/2019): Retired Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki joined a few hundred people Wednesday at a ceremony to rename a city street as Nowitzki Way in his honor. Opinion: Luka Doncic more than ready to carry Dallas as Dirk Nowitzki passes bat (02/2019): The rookie sensation is on course to average 20 points, six rebounds and five assists. The only others to do that? Oscar Robertson and Michael Jordan. Russell Westbrook hits a one-foot fadeaway, acknowledges it as Dirk Nowitzki's m (04/2015): This is the story of Russell Westbrook momentarily morphing into a 7-foot German. 1) Russell Westbrook makes a one-footed fadeaway via @outsidethenba 2) Westbrook says "that's Dirk's move" via @imbeccable Dirk Nowitzki pulls down 10,000th career rebound in win over Spurs (03/2015): Nowitzki is just the 37th player in NBA history to accomplish this. Steph Curry was shocked that Dirk Nowitzki could still finish an alley-oop (02/2015): Even Steph Curry was shocked that 36-year-old could still finish an alley-oop Dirk Nowitzki dominates last 2 minutes of Mavs' win over Grizzlies (01/2015): Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points, including the last eight for Dallas in the final 2 minutes, and the Mavericks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 103-95 on Monday. Dirk Nowitzki on Rick Carlisle starting him at center: ‘I thought he had a few b (12/2014): Chandler Parsons calls himself, Nowitzki and Monta Ellis ‘the least athletic front line we've ever had in the history of the NBA’ Mavericks rest Dirk Nowitzki but still beat hapless Sixers and other Southwest D (11/2014): Looking at Pelicans' opponents. Dirk Nowitzki Stars In Rap Video With Chandler Parsons, Monta Ellis (10/2014): Dirk Nowitzki might not have many years left as an NBA star, but he could... Dirk Nowitzki Interview (09/2014): Dirk Nowitzki calls in to the Ben and Skin Show to talk about his summer in Europe, a recent documentary film about himself, and his thoughts on the upcoming Mavericks season. NBA: Dirk Nowitzki Transcending The Power Forward Position (08/2014): by youtube.com/nba Check out some of the best plays from Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki during the 2014 NBA Season Gilas Pilipinas' Nike Merchandise [BUY NOW - Click Here] Dirk Nowitzki plays baseball (07/2014): Dirk Nowitzki presents a big strike zone. Dirk Nowitzki -- U.S. vs. Germany ... Everybody Wins! (06/2014): They say a tie is like kissing your sister -- so how do you describe Thursday's U.S. World Cup match where they lost ... but still advanced to the next round?NBA star Dirk Nowitzki called the situation "perfect" while out in New York City after the… Dirk Nowitzki, time, and the price of loyalty (05/2014): Is Dirk Nowitzki's twilight being wasted, or is Dallas just waiting for the right time? Continue Reading → The post Dirk Nowitzki, time, and the price of loyalty appeared first on Hardwood Paroxysm . How Dirk Nowitzki Can Come to Life vs. Spurs (04/2014): The Mavericks and Spurs are tied at two games apiece heading back to San Antonio, but Dirk Nowitzki has yet to have a big performance for Dallas. Can he get it going and lead his team past the West's No. 1 seed? Howard Beck joins Adam Lefkoe to discuss. NBA roundup: Dirk Nowitzki lifts Mavericks over Thunder (03/2014): Dirk Nowitzki scored seven of his 32 points in overtime, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 128-119 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Short Corner: Dirk Nowitzki's greatness, Mason Plumlee's self alley-oop and more (02/2014): Dirk Nowitzki's greatness and a self alley-oop fail are among the topics in this week's Short Corner. Dirk Nowitzki named to Western Conference All-Star team (01/2014): Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will represent the Western Conference in the NBA All-Star Game, the league announced tonight. Nowitzki will appear in his 12th career All-Star Game, more than any other player in franchise history. Promote to Mobile 0 read more Dirk Nowitzki was not a fan of this view of Kevin Love's alley-oop (12/2013): The Timberwolves' big man has the highlights to go with his gaudy numbers. Dirk Nowitzki is having such a great season, so he really didn't deserve this. Dirk Nowitzki is wearing a turkey head (11/2013): Dirk is now wearing a turkey head and I am excited to see what they have up their sleeves. Dirk Nowitzki Jokes About Getting Schooled in His Early NBA Days (10/2013): by youtube.com/nba NBA. Check Out Dirk Nowitzki as he jokes about getting schooled and dunked on in his early days in the NBA. [PLAY VIDEO] Dirk Nowitzki Open to Return to German National Team, Could Conclude Playing Car (09/2013): Dirk Nowitzki‘s contract expires at the end of this season, but the Mavericks star is not ready to hang up his shorts. In fact, he may already be making plans to play in 2016. Nowitzki is open to a return to the German national team for the 2016 Olympics, when he will be 38 years […] Dirk Nowitzki: Geico Camel Parody & Other Funny Moments (08/2013): Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks release a new television spot spoofing Geico’s “Hump Day”. This isn’t Dirk’s first time “gifting” Dallas fans with comical moments! … Report: Dirk Nowitzki's wife delivers baby girl (07/2013): A German newspaper said Nowitzki and his wife Jessica had a baby girl on Wednesday, while ex-teammate Jason Terry took to Twitter to offer his congratulations. Dirk Nowitzki pre-2013 draft interview quoteboard (06/2013): Dirk Nowitzki pre-2013 draft interview quoteboard TV commercial featuring Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki to make debut (05/2013): New Nowitzzki to debut today With a baby on the way, Dirk Nowitzki also has big summer expectations for Maver (04/2013): First off, Dirk Nowitzki on Thursday confirmed that he and his wife Jessica are expecting a baby this summer, but that isn't the only news he's anticipating. Dirk Nowitzki Sinks Game-Winning Three-Pointer vs Bulls (03/2013): Clutch, as usual. Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki plans on playing after contract expires (02/2013): Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki says he plans on playing even after his contract expires next year. Space: The Final Frontier For Dirk Nowitzki? (01/2013): Dirk Nowitzki has done just about everything a basketball player can do: He's the the first European-born player to win the NBA's MVP award. He led the Mavericks to the NBA title. And he's an 11-time All-Star. Next up: How 'bout a shot into space? NBA roundup: Spurs too much for recovering Dirk Nowitzki (12/2012): Dirk Nowitzki grabbed a loose ball in the backcourt and started the fast break himself, pulling up for a three-pointer just like the days before his first knee surgery. The difference this time: The Dallas Mavericks star threw up an air ball. Dirk Nowitzki won't return to Mavs until Dec. 18 at earliest (11/2012): ‘Slow process' will keep star out until at least Dec. 18. Mavs surround ailing Dirk Nowitzki with veterans (10/2012): DALLAS - The Dallas Mavericks have surrounded Dirk Nowitzki with a bunch of veteran newcomers and a lot of players with one-year deals. Dirk Nowitzki: ‘My Knees Feel Fine … I Am Ready To Go’ (09/2012): The ’11-12 season was a bit of a rough one for Dirk Nowitzki—filled with knee injuries that held him back for much of the year—but the German big man is reportedly entirely healthy at the moment, and ready to give it another go. Dirk Nowitzki Says He’ll Play Two More Seasons, Then ‘See How I Feel’ (08/2012): Dirk Nowitzki is 34 years old—not exactly old enough to start booking retirement vacations, but old enough to toss the idea around and begin thinking about how many more years his body can sustain a professional basketball career. Dirk Nowitzki Gets Married in Traditional Kenyan Wedding Ceremony [PHOTOS] (07/2012): Earlier this month, Newstime Africa reported that NBA player Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks had married his longtime girlfriend Jessica Olssen in a traditional wedding ceremony in Kenya, which the Mavs flat out denied. More » Dirk Nowitzki Thinks Deron Williams is 50-50 Between Dallas and Brooklyn (06/2012): Dallas or Brooklyn? Brooklyn or Dallas? At this point, it seems to be one or the other for Deron Williams, with neither side having a clear-cut advantage. Andrew Wild: Rooting for a True Maverick: Dirk Nowitzki (05/2012): Let's appreciate Dirk for who he is and was while we can, and hope that the basketball gods smile upon him while he still has a chance to prove his might. OKLAHOMA CITY -- Dirk Nowitzki was hoping for the same kind of friendly bounce t (04/2012): When Nowitzki didn't get it, the Dallas Mavericks could only settle for another frustratingly close loss and an uphill climb to survive in their first post-season since winning the NBA title. Dirk Nowitzki jumper leads Dallas Mavericks past Orlando Magic, 100-98 (03/2012): Dirk Nowitzki banked in a 15-foot jumper with 5.9 seconds left and scored a game-high 28 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks... Dirk Nowitzki Lost Some Motivation After Winning Championship (02/2012): Dirk Nowitzki came into the season out of shape, as he had spent the lockout partying and doing everything but playing basketball. Dirk admits that after finally winning his first NBA title, he had lost some of the motivation and fire needed to play at a high level. Dirk Nowitzki: ‘I’ll Play for at Least Two More Years’ (01/2012): The 33-year old Nowitkzi can see himself playing in the NBA for a couple of more seasons, at least, before transitioning into what he envisions as a teaching role in the game of basketball. You Need To Watch This Crazy German ING Commercial Where Dirk Nowitzki Eats A Bu (12/2011): The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the major professional basketball league in North America. The league consists of thirty teams, divided into six divisions in two conferences. Twenty-nine clubs are located in the... Dirk Nowitzki Hopes To Sign In Europe ‘Soon’ (11/2011): The 33-year-old says he’s not in “basketball shape” right now, but Dirk Nowitzki says he will be looking for a team in Europe “soon.” Ron Washington Dance: Dirk Nowitzki Does Impression Of Rangers Manager (10/2011): Dirk shows off his inner Ron Washington. Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki will wait until January to decide on playing (09/2011): Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki will wait until January to decide on playing overseas. NBA power forward rankings: No. 1 Dirk Nowitzki (08/2011): Now we're talking about the best of the best. Dirk Nowitzki: The Most Marketable Player in the NBA (07/2011): Traditionally, when it comes to moving merchandise, the League’s big men have always been overshadowed by the flash and athleticism of the little guys. The sun rises in the East, sets in the West, and big guys can’t sell shoes. Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki gets hero's welcome in hometown (06/2011): WUERZBURG, Germany (AP) — NBA star Dirk Nowitzki received a hero's welcome on Tuesday when he returned to his home town more than two weeks after leading the Dallas Mavericks to their first championship. Dirk Nowitzki, LeBron James rising to the top in NBA playoffs (05/2011): Dallas Mavericks star carries team to NBA Finals Dirk Nowitzki says Game 4 will be decided by the X-Factor (04/2011): The Mavericks are hoping that a workout at the Nike world headquarters will help them get off on the right foot when they take the floor for game four Saturday afternoon. Chris Kaman may join German national team again, if Dirk Nowitzki plays (03/2011): Chris Kaman may join the German national basketball team this summer. Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki inspired by Madison Square Garden meeting with h (02/2011): Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki was particularly psyched Wednesday night for his annual MSG stop after meeting childhood hero John McEnroe. Dirk Nowitzki Thinking of Sitting Out the All-Star Game? (01/2011): With the goal being to be as healthy as possible come Playoff time, Nowitzki wouldn’t mind not making the trip to L.A next month. From ESPN : “The face of the Dallas Mavericks’ franchise is in the midst of what might be the most efficient offensive season of his surefire Hall of Fame career. Dirk Nowitzki is a game-time decision tonight (12/2010): Dirk Nowitzki is a game-time decision tonight
