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The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Phoenix Suns in their final home game of the 2018-19 NBA season. Head coach Rick Carlisle is taking advantage of every opportunity he has to offer up praise for forward Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki is seemingly set to retire at the end of this season. According to James […]

Everyone seems to be under the impression that Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki will be retiring from the game of basketball after this season…except for LaMarcus Aldridge. The San Antonio Spurs big man says that he doesn’t think Nowitzki is done: “I think he has one more year in him,” Aldridge said, according to Jeff […]

Dallas Mavericks general manger Donnie Nelson is thankful Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki spent his entire career in Dallas and never went ring chasing. Since the Mavs won the 2011 championship over the Miami Heat, the franchise hasn’t been past the first round of the playoffs. Dallas has missed the postseason four times since that title. However, Nowitzki […]

We now know that Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best power forwards and one of the best scorers to every play the game, but early on in his career, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban did not know what to expect. “I didn’t know how good he would be. Had no idea,” said Cuban, according […]

NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki is preparing to play in what could be his last home game, as the Mavs are set to host the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. And though he’ll be honored for his service with the team, the German-born star says he is treating the matchup like any other game: “I’m going […]

The Dallas Mavericks won’t be heading back to the postseason in 2018-19 while the NBA playing career of legendary forward Dirk Nowitzki will be coming to an end this week. However, the Mavs will continue to celebrate the German-born big man until his departure from the game becomes official in a few days. The Mavs’ […]

The Dallas Mavericks won’t be going to the postseason this 2018-19 campaign. On a positive note, the Western Conference franchise will be able to properly send off legendary forward Dirk Nowitzki when the regular season comes to an end as the Mavs know that Tuesday’s game could be his last at home. With the Mavs […]

There was a time when dunks were routine for Dirk Nowitzki. The Dallas Mavericks legend was never a high-flier, but in his prime had rare overall athleticism and coordination for a player his size, exploiting those attributes time and again at the rim due to his imminently threatening jumper. Nowtizki had at least 35 dunks […]

Dwyane Wade has been in the news almost all of this season due to it being his “last dance” in the NBA at age 37. Wade has had a storied career, but this is another player that’s been in the NBA for longer that is over the age of 40 that many believe will be […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic believes that the Dirk Nowitzki deserves all the respect and attention that he is getting with the Mavs this season. Several teams, players, and fans have shown a lot of respect to Nowitzki this season, knowing that it could be the last for the Mavs legend. Doncic pointed out that […]

At the 1998 Nike Hoop Summit in San Antonio’s Alamo Stadium, Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki scored 33 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. That was the first time NBA scouts and general managers had really seen Nowitzki play against future NBA stars. The rest is history. The Milwaukee Bucks drafted Dirk with the ninth overall pick in the […]

During ESPN’s broadcast of the 1998 Nike Hoop Summit, Mavs icon Dirk Nowitzki’s name was repeatedly misspelled because no one knew who he was. At the time, Nowitzki was only known in Germany. That all changed after Dirk put up 33 points and 14 rebounds at the Nike Hoop Summit. Via Tim MacMahon of ESPN: Before stepping […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki says the left foot surgery he underwent last season “had to be done.” Nowitzki had surgical debridement of his left ankle on April 5, 2018. Dirk played in 77 games last season for the Mavs and averaged 12.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists, shooting 45.6 percent from the field and 40.9 […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Dirk Nowitzki appears primed to hang up his basketball shoes for good after the conclusion of the 2018-19 campaign. With the the end of the German-born big man’s career nearing for quite some time now, the league notably added Nowitzki to this year’s NBA All-Star Game festivities. With both Nowitzki and Miami Heat […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki says Mavs rookie phenom Luka Doncic is a very mature basketball player. Doncic, who is only 20-years-old, already has basketball amnesia in the sense he forgets about good and bad plays he’s made in games so he can focus on the present. Nowitzki says off the floor, Luka is just like […]

On Tuesday, Dallas County commissioners declared April the official Month of Dirk, honoring Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki’s wife, Jessica, was at the meeting in place of Dirk, who wasn’t able to attend: Proud to sponsor a resolution honoring .@swish41 as the NBA’s #6 all-time scorer and proclaim April 2019 as the “Month of Dirk” in Dallas […]

Hall of Famer Steve Nash joined the broadcast crew during Monday night’s game between his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Philadelphia 76ers. While on the air, the two-time MVP talked about the time he spent playing alongside Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki. Nash had a lot to say about his close friend, highlighting how […]

For Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, the career of Dirk Nowitzki has carved out an entirely unique path, one which can’t easily be compared to others. Like all of us, Carlisle has no clue whether this season will be the final playing year for the 40-year-old German, but he’s quite sure the 14-time All-Star’s […]

Who says that Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks is old and should retire? The German himself proved he can still lift up his seven-foot frame and slam it down. Per the Dallas Mavericks on Twitter, Nowitzki proved he can still get up during pregame warmups ahead of a game with the Philadelphia 76ers. No […]

Dallas Maverick icon Dirk Nowitzki was one of the most unstoppable players during his prime. Aside from his signature fadeaway jumper, the Mavs forward has also punished opponents both from inside the post and beyond the arc. Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown knows Nowitzki very well, and he’s one of the many people who can […]

In what could be Dirk Nowitzki’s final season in the NBA, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has issued a statement regarding the future Hall of Famer’s potential final home game with the Mavs on April 9th. Cuban admitted that he is not thinking about it at all, saying the thought that this could be Dirk’s […]

It’s still unclear whether Dirk Nowitzki will retire at season’s end. But like the rest of the league throughout 2018-19, the Miami Heat took it upon themselves on Thursday to congratulate the Dallas Mavericks icon on his stellar career nonetheless, posting this awesome highlight reel on twitter of he and Dwyane Wade – who’s actually […]

The Dallas Mavericks were hardly considered to be favorites in the Western Conference heading into the 2010-11 season. After all, the Los Angeles Lakers had just come off of consecutive NBA titles and still had all of their core intact, and the San Antonio Spurs were looming as perennial contenders. But after securing the third […]

Dirk Nowitzki has told Luka Doncic endless tales of his heyday as the franchise player for the Dallas Mavericks, stories of his failures and the ultimate success that saw him conquer the lauded 2011 Miami Heat team for his lone NBA championship. Yet the likely Rookie of the Year has very little interest in them, […]

Dirk Nowitzki has had some of his best and worst memories facing Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat. The Dallas Mavericks 7-footer knows the so-called rivalry between the two is one of the most unlikely ones in NBA history, but one that eventually shaped the path of his career. Wade got the best of Nowitzki […]

Sacramento Kings rookie Marvin Bagley III had a night that he will never forget for the rest of his career. Bagley received a special gift from Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki, who is likely playing in the final season of his career. According to Jason Jones of The Athletic, Bagley received an autographed Dirk Nowitzki […]

As Dirk Nowitzki wraps up his farewell tour, many have reminisced about his most memorable moments in a Dallas Mavericks jersey. Between his 2006-07 MVP award, 2010-11 Finals MVP performance and countless other memories, the Mavs sharpshooter is putting a bow on a career filled with notable highlights. However, one highlight in particular showcases more […]

Before the start of the second quarter of their game against the Dallas Mavericks, the Golden State Warriors paid a tribute to forward Dirk Nowitzki, and asked the helped of one of his former teammates. With Steve Nash in attendance, the Dubs made sure to make the most of the opportunity. warriors enlist steve nash […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is a big fan of Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox. Nowitzki, who has played in the NBA since 1999, says Fox is “probably one of the fastest players I’ve seen in this league.” “[De’Aaron] Fox is fantastic, he’s so fast, he’s probably one of the fastest players I’ve seen […]

Following the 2007 first-round exit of a highly regarded Dallas Mavericks side at the hands of the eighth-seeded Golden State Warriors, Mavs big man Dirk Nowitzki left quite an impression in Oracle Arena. The 14-time All-Star literally left a hole in the visiting team’s locker room, as he punched the wall in frustration after losing […]

Dirk Nowitzki has plenty of grateful memories through a storied career in the NBA, but one of his few regrets is how his top-seeded Dallas Mavericks team was found helpless against the “We Believe” Golden State Warriors of 2007, who became the first eighth seed to upset a No. 1 since the establishment of the […]

There is no doubt that Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki will go down in history as one of the greatest big men to ever play the sport. Speaking to The Athetic’s Anthony Slater, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala of the Golden State Warriors recently shared their most memorable encounters with the German legend. “My history […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is a first-hand witness of how amazing an Oracle Arena crowd can get. The 14-time All-Star reminisced on one of the most disappointing moments in his NBA career, when his first-seeded Mavs side was upset by a highly-motivated underdog Golden State Warriors team in a memorable first-round matchup back in […]

To this day Oracle Arena is home to a relic, not in the form of a trophy, medal or a championship banner; but rather a hole. A hole that’s been there since Dirk Nowitzki made history for the wrong reasons, as his top-seeded Dallas Mavericks took on the eighth-seeded Golden State Warriors in 2007, causing […]

Even in the early stages of the superteam era, Kobe Bryant recalls making a pitch to a superstar himself, reaching out to Dallas Mavericks talisman Dirk Nowitzki, faintly hoping he would be willing to join the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers icon spoke with Mike Greenberg of ESPN, telling the tale that saw him pick […]

Wesley Matthews may no longer be a member of the Dallas Mavericks but he still sent his congratulations to Dirk Nowitzki for becoming the sixth all-time scorer in league history. Super rookie Luka Doncic saw his hilarious post and reacted accordingly. Via Instagram, Matthews — now a member of the Indiana Pacers uploaded a funny […]

Terry Stotts, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, has had enough of the lavish tribute videos and fawning praise for Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks this season. Stotts, who was an assistant with the Mavs in 2011 when they won the NBA Finals, has worked with Dirk in the past, so don’t think […]

Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks traveled to the Northwest to take on the Portland Trail Blazers this Wednesday in what could be Nowitzki’s final game in Portland. Blazers head coach Terry Stotts is aware that the 40-year-old legend could very well retire at the end of this season, so he decided to poke fun […]

The Dallas Mavericks are currently in the midst of the epitome of a transition as rookie point guard Luka Doncic continues to shine on the NBA stage. With Doncic taking the league by storm in his first season on United States soil, Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki appears primed to hang up his sneaker after the […]