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All roads led to the American Airlines Center on Wednesday night as Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey got raised to the rafters by the Dallas Mavericks. As expected, it was an emotional evening for Nowitzki, who played his entire 21-year career with the Mavericks, steering them to an NBA title in 2011. It could be argued that […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry changed how NBA basketball is played with his legendary shooting, but he knows there’s someone before him who made as much impact as he did: Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. After the Warriors lost to the Mavs in Nowitzki’s jersey retirement day, Curry opened up how the German great […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki and Boston Celtics great Kevin Garnett have mutual respect for each other, but things didn’t start that way. In fact, they hated each other. According to Tim Cato of The Athletic, Garnett didn’t like the way the Mavs star talked and what he’d say while on court. The feeling was […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has nothing but amazing things to say about Dirk Nowitzki ahead of the Dallas Mavericks icon’s jersey retirement on Wednesday. Kerr and his Warriors will be sharing the memorable day as they face the Mavs at American Airlines Center. With that said, the Dubs tactician made sure to […]

Dirk Nowitzki will go down in history as a basketball pioneer. The Dallas Mavericks legend became one of the first NBA superstars to be born and spend most of his pre-NBA career overseas. He revolutionized the power forward spot with his incredible shooting and led the Mavs to a title. As Nowitzki prepares to get […]

Former Dallas Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki is set to have his jersey retired ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. One of the best shooters the NBA has ever seen, Nowitzki paved the way for shooting big men by redefining what a power forward’s job description is. Along the way, he captivated aspiring […]

Few athletes matter as much to one team as Dirk Nowitzki does to the Dallas Mavericks. The German-born power forward poured his heart out for the team and led the Mavs to their first-ever (and currently only) championship. Dallas will immortalize him tonight by retiring his jersey number, 41. Nowitzki got emotional when discussing his […]

It will be a thrilling matchup of two of the NBA’s biggest stars on Wednesday as Stephen Curry and Luka Doncic face off. The Dallas Mavericks will host the Golden State Warriors at the American Airlines Center in what should be a very memorable evening. For sure, Mavericks fans will especially remember the night, because […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks may be a bit inconsistent this 2021-22, but for Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki, that’s what makes them even more dangerous. Speaking to the media ahead of his jersey retirement on Wednesday, Nowitzki issued a strong reminder about the current Mavs team and why the rest of the NBA should […]

Nikola Jokic is a uniquely-gifted, supremely talented big man whose skill set is something the league has certainly never seen before at his size. The Denver Nuggets star may be one-of-a-kind, but there’s another name that he may very well be cut from the same cloth with – Dirk Nowitzki. The Dallas Mavericks icon did […]

Joe Johnson officially returned to the NBA for the first time since 2018 on Wednesday night as he made his second debut for the Boston Celtics, the same team that drafted him 20 years ago. While Iso-Joe didn’t play a lot of minutes and only had two points, he made history in the process, joining […]

When Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns called himself the greatest shooting big man of all time, it raised more than a few eyebrows. After all, it seems he is forgetting and disrespecting the players who have accomplished a lot before him–like Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki, for his part, has heard the proclamation and […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki will return in the frontlines of NBA action, but as much as Mavs fans would want to turn back the clock and see a prime Dirk play for the COVID-ravaged team, he won’t be doing his one-legged fadeaway. Instead, he will be offering some awesome commentary. As Brad Townsend of […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki might be biased, but he does have a point saying that Luka Doncic has the most potential among all young NBA players today. Speaking to reporters recently, the Mavs legend highlighted why Doncic stands out among the plethora of young talented players in the league today. It’s quite simple for […]

Dirk Nowitzki’s one-legged fadeaway is one of the most iconic moves in NBA history. The Dallas Mavericks legend utilized all of his seven-foot frame and sweet-shooting ability into this single move. During Nowitzki’s prime, this move was unstoppable. You just can’t guard against this shot. You can’t! In a recent Twitter Spaces appearance, Dirk Nowitzki […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash said that he spent time on Monday and Tuesday with his close friend and former Mavs teammate Dirk Nowitzki. When asked what he thinks about Dirk’s jersey retirement coming up, Nash responded, “I’m kind of tired of all the accolades, to be honest” This is clearly just a joke […]

Brooklyn Nets Superstar Kevin Durant figured since he was in Dallas, he might as well challenge his inner Dirk Nowitzki. Durant, who makes a living killing the mid-range area, hit a tough fadeaway shot that looked like something Dirk used to do all the time. There is a reason why the Nets star is arguably […]

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas has made a name for himself in the NBA as a bruiser down low in the paint. However, Valanciunas made waves for his historic three-point shooting against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. Valanciunas channeled his inner Dirk Nowitzki with the performance. Quick story on ‘Dirk Valanciunas’ and […]

The Dallas Mavericks are planning to honor Dirk Nowitzki and retire his number at the American Airlines Center and it’s now been revealed when that will be. Per Marc Stein, the Mavs will raise his iconic no. 41 into the rafters on January 5th before they take on the Golden State Warriors: The Mavericks are […]

It’s long been known that Luka Doncic is set to be Dirk Nowitzki’s successor in Dallas. The two are Europeans drafted by the Mavs to be the franchise cornerstone, and so far, the Slovenian phenom has lived up to expectations. Luka-mania has captivated the hearts of Mavericks fans everywhere, as Doncic has led the team […]

The Miami Heat are on a roll, and they have just extended their unbeaten run to four games with a 129-103 road win over the Memphis Grizzlies, but that pales in comparison to Udonis Haslem’s own streak of seasons played for a single team. Haslem is now in an exclusive club that also includes Hall […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki is just happy that Luka Doncic is committed long-term to the Mavs. After all, he knows very well they got a once-in-a-generation talent in the Slovenian wonderboy. Nowitzki couldn’t hold back his praises for Doncic during his recent session on Twitter Spaces. When asked about his thoughts on Luka’s NBA […]

On the very first day of the new NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James immediately reached another impressive milestone. LeBron had a huge game in their opening assignment against the visiting Golden State Warriors, finishing with numbers of 34 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. Unfortunately, his efforts fell short against Stephen Curry […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was recently asked who would win in a hypothetical one-on-one game: Dirk Nowitzki or Luka Doncic? Cuban chose his first love in Dirk Nowitzki as the potential winner of the Mavs superstar showdown, should they face each other both in their youth. Via 10 Questions with Kyle Brandt podcast: “I […]

What if Dirk Nowitzki never ended up with the Dallas Mavericks? Well even though they ended up trading for him on draft night in 1998, the Boston Celtics were desperately chasing the German and hoping to get him. Ultimately, he became a legend for the Mavs, but Nowitzki believed before the draft that he could […]

Jason Kidd knows a thing or two about winning a championship with the Dallas Mavericks. This is exactly what the newly-installed Mavs coach wants to deliver for his beloved franchise, and it is clear that Kidd already has his sights set on an NBA title as early as now. In a recent interview, however, Kidd […]

Dirk Nowitzki is one of the greatest big men to ever play in the NBA and is the best player in Dallas Mavericks history. The German played all 21 seasons for the Mavs, proving his loyalty to the franchise. Along the way, he won an NBA title in 2011, made 14 All-Star teams, and was […]

Dirk Nowitzki is one of the deadliest shooting big man the NBA has ever seen; however, a recent analysis revealed just how lethal the Dallas Mavericks legend was during his playing days. On Twitter, Kirk Goldberry of ESPN shared a graphics showing the NBA’s leading scorers by zone in the last 25 years. There are […]

The Dallas Mavericks were all-in in signing superstar Luka Doncic to a supermax contract to make sure he stays in Dallas for the foreseeable future. So much so that they had to fly in some heavy hitters all the way to Ljubljana, Slovenia to personally deliver a five-year extension worth $205 million. According to Dallas’ […]

Dirk Nowitzki is arguably the best player from Europe who took over the NBA. In his basketball career, he achieved multiple awards. His trophy case includes one MVP, NBA championship, and a Finals MVP. Furthermore, to go alongside his NBA achievements, he also won a bronze medal during the 2002 FIBA World Championship while representing […]

The Dallas Mavericks are going all-out for Luka Doncic, who is set to sign a designated rookie max extension with the Mavs this offseason. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Dirk Nowitzki will be joining Mark Cuban, Jason Kidd, Nico Harrison and Michael Finley when the party visits Slovenia next week to meet Doncic. The […]

After winning a title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, does LeBron James have a legitimate claim over Michael Jordan as the GOAT? Well, Sir Charles Barkley does not think so. In the mind of the Hall of Famer, he just doesn’t see how LeBron can ever surpass MJ — or even Kobe — […]

Jrue Holiday had a stellar performance for the Milwaukee Bucks in their Game 5 win in the NBA Finals. So it was expected that he would churn in another hot start against the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 on Tuesday. Holiday is clearly one of the Bucks’ anchors and he needs to be special from […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been lauded by many over the past year, and now he can add Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki to his long list of admirers, with an NBA 2K22 twist involved. On Wednesday, it was announced that Luka Doncic will be the cover star for the NBA 2K22 video game. Huge […]

NBA 2K22 will feature three all-time greats on the cover of its 75th Anniversary Edition cover. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant will be representing three different eras of the NBA, representing the best of the best of the league throughout its colorful history. NBA 2K22 75th Anniversary Edition will launch alongside the Standard Edition and […]

The Dallas Mavericks just got a double feature on the latest edition of NBA 2k. Both their past and present franchise icons in Luka Doncic and Dirk Nowitzki were named cover athletes for 2K22 The huge NBA 2K news was reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Along with Doncic, WNBA star Candace Parker was also […]

It’s official. Former point guard Jason Kidd is heading back to the city of Dallas to be the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. With his arrival, Kidd has now gone full circle from being drafted as the second overall pick back in 1994 to winning a championship with the squad in 2011 and […]

The Dallas Mavericks are currently on an exhaustive search to find their new head coach for the coming season. There have been more than a few names that have been linked to the job opening in Dallas, and as it turns out, one particular Mavs legend has already declared his interest in potentially getting the […]

The Dallas Mavericks just got Dirk Nowitzki back as a special advisor, and team owner Mark Cuban couldn’t be more excited for the return of the Mavs legend. Amid the drama surrounding Dallas after the exit of GM Donnie Nelson and head coach Rick Carlisle, Nowitzki’s hiring serves as a bit of a good news […]