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The job of a general manager in the NBA is a thankless job, one that is always criticized yet offers very little praise when you get the job done right. And when you fail, you are ridiculed and maligned beyond measure! Well, sorry GMs, but that’s exactly what we plan to do as we recall […]

There are not many reasons to watch a Dallas Mavericks game this season, as they are simply just not that good enough to even be considered a playoff team. If you are among those Mavericks-averse NBA fans, however, then you probably missed seeing one of the rarest occurrences in the history of basketball: a Dirk […]

As Dirk Nowitzki nears the end of his career, he is still playing good basketball, and Friday night he joined some elite company. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN: The basketball reference database (since 1983-84) has Robert Parish and Michael Jordan as only age 39+ dudes to get at least 5 steals and 2 blocks in […]

Monday night was a memorable one for Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki as he became just the fifth player in NBA history to reach 50,000 minutes played in his career. He surpassed Elvin Hayes on the all-time list and his latest feat further strengthens his case as the most successful international player in league history. […]

There are plenty of things that the Dallas Maverick could not get right this season, which is why they are wallowing in the bottom of the NBA standings. Having said that, one would expect that a professional organization like the Mavericks would have no problems doing trivial things correctly like stitching their players’ names on […]

Now in his 20th season in the NBA, Dirk Nowitzki has won all awards the NBA has to offer. From being a champion, former MVP, 13-time All-Star, to one of only seven players to reach 30,000 points in his stellar career, it’s hard to think of another feat the Dallas Mavericks forward has not reached […]

As the trade deadline nears, the Dallas Mavericks will listen to offers for anyone on the roster besides three key pillars of their success. According to Eddie Sefko of The Dallas Morning News, the team would part ways with any players not named Harrison Barnes, Dirk Nowitzki, or Dennis Smith Jr. — three of the […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter has played well since being traded to the Knicks from the Oklahoma City Thunder. This season, he has averaged 14.0 points and 10.1 rebounds, with a player efficiency rating of 24.0. While Kanter may lack skills on the defensive end, he can certainly impact the game on the offensive […]

If you are in for a quick laugh, this one should do it. Mishearing names are always funny, and this one’s no exception, especially since it’s about a rookie and his team’s ultimate veteran and greatest player ever. Watch as Dallas Mavericks’ first-year guard Dennis Smith Jr. talks about the first time he knew of […]

There are now seven 30,000 scorers in league history, with James joining four Hall of Famers in career leader Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain, and two future Hall of Famers in Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki. On Tuesday, LeBron joined this most exclusive club in a career that goes beyond scoring. It […]

The Dallas Mavericks are currently 15-29 on the season and are the 13th seed in the West. They are probably not the most watchable team in the NBA. But you can’t count out a team that has Dirk Nowitzki. Father Time may be catching up with the Mavs great, but he still has some fuel […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr. has proven that he was one of the steals of this year’s NBA Draft.Smith has carved out an important role for the Mavs and is averaging 14 points and 4.5 assists per game. He has the support of the team, especially from Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki, who thinks Smith has the […]

What a game the other night for Chicago Bulls rising star rookie forward Lauri Markkanen against the New York Knicks. In a thrilling 122-119 double-overtime victory for the Bulls at legendary Madison Square Garden, Markkanen led all scorers with a career-high 33 points and became just the second seven-footer ever to hit eight three-pointers in […]

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki may be 39 years old, but don’t tell the stat geeks that. Nowitzki has always been one of the best and most efficient shooters in the NBA. Every season, he lights up the stat sheet with high percentages from the field, three-point range and free throw line. This season, as […]

Dallas Maverics legend Dirk Nowitzki continues to defy Father Time. Even at age 39, Nowitzki is still putting up numbers and leading the Mavericks in other ways. He has scored at least 19 points in three of the last four games. After a recent win against the Charlotte Hornets, Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle suggested […]

Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki is arguably the best 7-footer who can shoot the ball from the 3-point line. However, that doesn’t mean that he’s the last of his kind. In fact, Chicago Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen is regarded by some as the next Nowitzki. The Finnish international joined the Bulls after being traded by […]

After knocking down all seven of his free-throws in Tuesday night’s 114-99 win over the Orlando Magic, Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki has tied Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West for the sixth spot on the NBA’s all-time made free-throws list. Nowitzki, now 39 years of age, finished Tuesday’s game with a season-high 20 points […]

Dirk Nowitzki is an unquestionable all-time great. It seems like, with every game he plays, he gets a new accolade or breaks another record. The accomplishments in the Dallas Mavericks legendary power forward’s resume keep piling up. Last night’s 96-100 loss to the New York Knicks marked Nowitzki’s 1,435th career game. It was not a […]

Dallas Mavericks veteran big man Dirk Nowitzki got a firsthand look at rookie forward Lauri Markkanen during Friday’s 127-124 home loss against the visiting Chicago Bulls, and he is convinced that the Finnish youngster is going to blossom further. After seeing Markkanen drop 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the field — including three three-pointers — […]

The NBA is always full of eye-popping highlights, but it’s not everyday that we see some German-on-German crime, so let’s cherish this one. Let’s tip our hats off to Chicago Bulls forward Paul Zipser. He’s far from being fast, but he simply knew what he was up against, Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki at that, […]

When it comes to tonight’s matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Chicago Bulls, many eyes will be on Bulls rookie rising star forward Lauri Markkanen. According to a tweet on Friday afternoon from Mavs beat writer Earl K. Sneed, Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle opened up about the comparisons of Markannen to longtime Dallas […]

Steve Kerr and his Golden State Warriors were given all they could handle by the Dirk Nowitzki-led Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. It was the Warriors’ third of four meetings with the Mavs this season, and their last on Feb. 8 could also be their last ever with Nowitzki, who could potentially retire at the […]

Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin Durant’s playing styles might be completely different. But one unstoppable skill that both possess is deadly jump shots standing at 7 feet tall. That is an ability that has made both of these players great. Durant loves playing against Dirk. Per Bay Area News Group’s Mark Medina, Durant said: “It’s always good to […]

Since playing his first game in the NBA back in 2015, Kristaps Porzingis has turned a lot of his doubters into believers with his strong play and unique skill set. Coming from Latvia, he has also drawn a lot of comparison to Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki for his ability to score in different ways, […]

Before Friday night’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center, Mavs power forward Dirk Nowitzki was asked a series of questions about Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins. Reporters wanted to know what Nowitzki thought about Cousins’ skill and how good he would look in a Mavericks’ uniform during the […]

Aside from being a deadly offensive weapon for the Dallas Mavericks, power forward Dirk Nowitzki is also known for being an all-around good guy. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who has negative things to say about the 19-year NBA veteran. And if you need any more reason to love Nowitzki, all you have to […]

Monday is going to be the legendary Kobe Bryant’s day, as the ex-Los Angeles Lakers guard is set to see both his jersey numbers retired in Staples Center later tonight. Thousands of miles away, however, another legendary scorer appeared to have partly stolen the thunder from Kobe. That’s Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki, who […]

In the ’90s, the low post was king. Mid-range jumpers ruled the 2000s. And then there’s today, an era of so-called “unicorn” big men such as Joel Embiid, Kristaps Porzingis, Karl-Anthony Towns and Lauri Markkanen, who all have the three-ball in their arsenal. Will this trend continue to grow or as we’ve seen over the […]

Now in his 20th season in the league, many are wondering how many more years Dirk Nowitzki plans to play at the highest level. While he hasn’t spoken much about his plans before, he recently discussed it, and shed more light to the question many fans have in mind. The German international big man shared, […]

Aside from the stellar play of shooting guard Victor Oladipo, the Indiana Pacers have also enjoyed the emergence of center Myles Turner into becoming one of the most promising young bigs in the league. Not only has he become a versatile scorer, but his prowess as a rim protector has helped the Pacers become arguably […]

One month is an entire epoch in internet years, but things of the past can still be pretty fascinating. Just take for example this video from just a little over a month ago, showing Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki doing his own version of “The Shammgod” during a shoot-around before a road game against the Washington […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki has one of the better unknown nicknames in the league in “The Big Mummy,” which Mavs assistant coach Darrell Armstrong calls him. However, Dirk has a sick nickname of his own for J.J. Barea, whom he calls “Papa Smurf.” Nowitzki revealed his term of endearment for his long-time teammate in […]

The Dallas Mavericks have not had much to hang their 10-gallon hats on so far in the 2017-18 NBA season with a 5-17 win-loss record. Fortunately, the emergence of rookie phenom Dennis Smith Jr. has helped shine a light on their potential rebuild while superstar Dirk Nowitzki enjoys what could be his last days in Dallas. […]

Following a slow start to the season, the Dallas Mavericks have begun to show some encouraging signs toward turning things around. A part of that has been the improvement in the play of veteran forward Dirk Nowitzki over the last four games that have created a sense of optimism for the Mavs about him picking it […]

The bright spots for the Dallas Mavericks have been few and far in-between so far in the 2017-18 NBA season. Fortunately, fans have at least been able to relish in what could be the final games of superstar Dirk Nowitzki. Although Nowitzki’s future in the NBA is still uncertain, it is safe to assume that is days […]

The Dallas Mavericks let a big win slip away against the Boston Celtics. Up by as many as 13 points in the fourth quarter, the Mavs squandered their chance to score one of the biggest upsets of the season as they eventually lost to the Celtics in overtime. After the game, Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki […]

The NBA has long rid itself of Tim Donaghy, but the former referee continues to be an annoyance to the league. In his latest attempt at exposing corruption within the league, Donaghy went on the Forgotten Mavericks Podcast, and straight up accused the NBA of pulling the strings behind the scenes of the 2006 NBA […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki is trekking through his 20th season, which during the process has continued to receive praise from around the league. With a matchup against the Boston Celtics on the docket for Monday night, it offered an opportunity for head coach Brad Stevens to admire the level of passion that Nowitzki still […]

With the Dallas Mavericks currently 2-14 to begin the 2017-18 NBA season, it will be another long year during the team’s rebuilding process. However, basketball fans can continue to watch and enjoy the final chapters of Dirk Nowitzki’s career. In his 20th season, the 39-year-old is still averaging 10.5 points and 5.4 rebounds in 24.3 […]