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Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki owns the longest career of any NBA player who stuck with one franchise, having played 21 seasons for the Mavs. Because he played into his 40s, many younger NBA observers only saw the veteran when he was well past his prime and a less impactful player. Dirk Nowitzki’s own children […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend, and many top NBA voices are chiming in to celebrate him ahead of the ceremony. Nowitzki played his entire storied career for the Mavs after getting drafted in 1999. His trajectory was similar to that of former Boston […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki will never forget 2006 and 2007, and for painful reasons of course. As every Mavs fan would know, 2006 was the year when Nowitzki had a real chance to win his and Dallas’ first-ever NBA championship. After finishing fourth in the West with a 60-22 record, they went to work […]

Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best players to ever suit up in the NBA, and one can even argue that he’s the greatest international player ever considering his impact to the sport globally. According to former Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, however, there is one thing that Dirk is unarguably the greatest at: […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki recently opened up about his relationship with former rival and fellow NBA legend Dwayne Wade during an appearance on Marc Stein’s The Saturday Stein Line. In that guesting, the former Mavs superstar said that he and Wade are now cool with each other, though, he doesn’t think they qualify as […]

It truly is shaping up to be a big season for the Dallas Mavericks in 2023-24, as the team seeks to bounce back from their terrible 38-44 season. And indeed, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving appear to have the reinforcements they will need to lift the Mavs back into playoff contention, given their eventful offseason. […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is about to get inducted into the Hall of Fame on September 12. When Dirk Nowitzki spoke on his upcoming induction, the Mavs legend got pretty emotional, reports The Dallas Morning News’ Brad Townsend. “I’m going to be nervous, but I’m also going to try to enjoy the stage, looking […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Finals victory over the Miami Heat in 2011 is one of the most impressive upsets in the history of the sport. On paper, a big three led by an all-time great in LeBron James looked to be too overpowering for the Mavs to topple. Talent alone was never going to be […]

When Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, he’ll be honored by a pair of Hall of Famers who also starred for the Mavs. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd and former Mavs point guard Steve Kerr have been named as the presenters for Dirk Nowitzki’s Hall of Fame induction. […]

There is no other prison that pundits like to willingly incarcerate themselves in than that of the moment. Nikola Jokic’s playoff-long heater has turned analysts’ heads to the point where they could be mistaken for owls. And some, as a result of Jokic’s recent greatness, may be straying on the side of overreaction. At least […]

Chris Broussard of Fox Sports 1 is a huge Nikola Jokic fan. So much so, that the renowned broadcaster has come out with some GOAT-level praise amid the Denver Nuggets’ historic run in this season’s NBA Playoffs. As the First Things First panel discussed the greatness of Nikola Jokic, Broussard and co-host Nick Wright argued that […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic just made it to the All-NBA First Team for the fourth straight year. With that, he made history by tying a Dirk Nowitzki record and setting another that the Mavs legend wasn’t able to do. Except for his rookie year, Doncic has been an All-NBA First Team member throughout his […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki couldn’t hide his excitement to see Luka Doncic live and in action for Slovenia in the upcoming FIBA World Cup. After the FIBA World Cup draw on Saturday that saw Germany and Slovenia end up in groups that will play in Okinawa, Nowitzki–who was in attendance in the draw as […]

Dallas Mavericks legend and Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best international players the game of basketball has ever seen. Despite his success with Germany in the international scene, however, he had his fair share of heartbreaks. On Saturday during the FIBA World Cup draw in Manila, Philippines, Nowitzki was reminded of […]

Love him or hate him, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green always makes it a point to play winning basketball. He has anchored the Warriors’ defense over the past eight years or so, and he has blossomed into one of the best playmakers of all time — the ultimate complement to Stephen Curry and Klay […]

Dirk Nowitzki has recalled his reaction to winning the 2007 MVP award in the wake of his Dallas Mavericks side first round loss in the playoffs. The Mavericks finished with the best record in the NBA that season by some margin, with a record of 67-15 earning them the number one seed in the Western […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has the highest respect and admiration for Dirk Nowitzki, and he believes the Dallas Mavericks legend deserves to finish off the Hall of Fame enshrinement in August. Durant said as much in the latest episode of his The ETCs podcast, during which he reflected on Nowitzki’s career and how the […]

Dirk Nowitzki has been officially elected to the 2023 Hall of Fame class, and sure enough, the Dallas Mavericks legend couldn’t be happier with the honor. After the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame made the announcement on Saturday, Nowitzki took to Twitter to react to the milestone. The Mavs great joins Pau Gasol, Dwyane Wade, […]

Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki are headed to Springfield, with Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reporting that the two NBA legends are among part of the group of finalists who are going to be elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. “ESPN Sources: Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker, Becky Hammon and Gregg […]

In the modern NBA, how a superstar wins a championship is often understated as time goes on. Rings tend to simplify the narrative. LeBron James and Kevin Durant still endure their share of super team criticism, but their place among the elites is unquestioned. That is the power of the ring. Portland Trail Blazers star […]

Paul George is finally the lone owner of the 15th spot on the NBA’s all-time 3-pointers list, surpassing Dirk Nowitzki during the Los Angeles Clippers’ game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday. It was only a matter of time before George surpasses Nowitzki anyway. He needed just one triple to claim no. 15 for himself, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James may have lost to Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks in the 2011 NBA Finals, but that didn’t stop him from showing his respect to one of the NBA’s all-time greats. After it was revealed that Dirk is one of the finalists for the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame, […]

To no one’s surprise, NBA legends Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade have been named among the finalists for the 2023 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The two, who had some of the best Finals battle in league history, join an elite class featuring plenty of big names. Aside from Nowitzki and Wade, San Antonio Spurs […]

It looks like Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is about to change his mind on the GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Nowitzki admitted that Jordan has always been the GOAT for him. However, the Mavs icon couldn’t help but heap praise on James and put him in the same category as His […]

LeBron James has Dirk Nowitzki atop his international NBA player power rankings. Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ Christmas Day loss to the Dallas Mavericks — preceded by the unveiling of Dirk’s statue outside American Airlines Center — LeBron waxed on Dirk’s legacy, his historical standing, and what made him so impossible to defend. “Dirk is […]

Luka Doncic doesn’t think he can replicate or beat Dirk Nowitzki’s 21-year record with the Dallas Mavericks, and for good reason. Earlier during his statue unveiling ceremony, Nowitzki said he hopes that Doncic will stay with the Mavs for 21 years or more just like he did, adding that it would be “pretty cool” to […]

Christmas Day is a big one for the Dallas Mavericks. Not only will Luka Doncic and the Mavs host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, but they’re honoring franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki. Ahead of Sunday’s matinee, the Mavs unveiled their new Nowitzki statue outside American Airlines Center: Loyalty Never Fades Away. @chime […]

Luka Doncic single-handedly carried the Dallas Mavericks to victory on Friday against the Houston Rockets. In the process, he matched a Dirk Nowitzki record and broke one that even the Mavs legend couldn’t do. The Slovenian wonderboy dropped 50 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists to propel the Mavs to the 112-106 win over the […]

There will be a handful of basketball icons whose respective legacies will forever be honored when they are officially enshrined as part of the 2023 class of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place on August 12, 2023, and with this prestigious event now just eight months away, the Hall of […]

There’s one story about Dirk Nowitzki and Kobe Bryant that will never get old, and that’s how the late Los Angeles Lakers legend tried to recruit the Dallas Mavericks icon from joining him in Hollywood. Nowitzki retold the story in his latest interview with Graham Bensinger, sharing his belief that Bryant respected him more after […]

There are few things more sacred in basketball than a “passing of the torch” moment. In the lone intersection season between Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki and their new wunderkind Luka Doncic, the franchise mantle exchanged hands in more ways than one. Not only did Dirk pass on the baton to Doncic as the head […]

Holger Geschwindner, Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki’s legendary shooting coach, had some big praise for Victor Wembanyama after the French prospect sought for his guidance. Speaking with NBA insider Marc Stein, Geschwindner sees big things ahead for Wembanyama–to the level of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Stephen Curry and, of course, Dirk. “This kid has the […]

The Dallas Mavericks announced that they will unveil their Dirk Nowitzki statue outside of the American Airlines Center on Christmas Day, per insider Marc Stein. Nowitzki is a Mavs legend who spent all 21 of his seasons in Dallas. He was a 14-time NBA All-Star and 2011 NBA Finals champion. Dirk was also a 4-time […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is clearly making the most out of his life after retirement. It has been great to see Nowitzki continuing to remain in the spotlight after his 21-season long career that peaked in 2011, when he vanquished LeBron James and the famous Miami Heat big three to win the Mavs’ first […]

The Dallas Mavericks franchise is one of the most fortunate in the NBA. The Mavericks were serious playoff contenders in most of Dirk Nowitzki’s 21-year stint in Dallas, and they even broke through in 2011 on the back of Nowitzki’s otherworldly postseason performance. On the tail-end of his career, however, the Mavericks struggled. During Nowitzki’s […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo showcased his full bag yet again on Tuesday as he led Greece to a convincing 99-79 win over Ukraine in their Group C matchup in the FIBA EuroBasket 2022 tournament. By dropping a mind0blowing 41 points, Giannis entered the territory of Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki and his 21-year-old EuroBasket […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki knows a thing or two about receiving all the love from peers. Before his retirement in 2019, Nowitzki was showered with presents and tributes from teams all around the NBA before Nowitzki hanged up his sneakers and saw his jersey go up high in the American Airlines Center rafters. Now […]

It’s safe to say Dirk Nowitzki was shocked when Luka Doncic first arrived in the NBA. After all, while the Slovenian star was a rookie back back in 2018-19, he had tons of experience playing professionally in Europe. Nowitzki was well aware of the process for European prospects: they come to the NBA, take a […]

Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas previously criticized Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. His comments received backlash from all over the sports world. Former Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki is the latest person to react to Arenas’ Antetokounmpo comments. “He (Giannis Antetokounmpo) is one of the best players in the world and has shown it as a […]