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Spencer Dinwiddie and Dirk Nowitzki might be wondering if injured Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant will be healthy enough to compete—for the first time this season—for the playoff-bound Eastern Conference team. According to Dinwiddie, a Durant postseason appearance would be a godsend for Brooklyn, akin to a “Dirk Nowitzki” level of player (per ESPN’s […]

There have been plenty of memorable playoff matchups throughout the NBA’s existence mostly because of the grueling competitive basketball between two equally deserving clubs. But in some cases, the ending is mired with controversy. Here are some of the five notable ones. 5. 1998 NBA Finals Fresh off the unparalleled success of ESPN and Netflix’s […]

For Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki, he used fellow NBA icons Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett as motivation. In an interview with Mavs reporter Dwain Price, Nowitzki recalled his playing days, particularly in the offseason where he followed a strict training regimen. He admitted that there were times when he wasn’t motivated but upon thinking […]

Dirk Nowitzki made $251,646,362 from the Dallas Mavericks during his Hall of Fame NBA career, per Spotrac. All of that money could have come from the Milwaukee Bucks. However, the team traded Nowitzki to the Mavs after drafting him with the ninth overall pick in the 1998 draft. Dirk Nowitzki made $1,472,640 during his rookie […]

During his legendary career with the Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki made $251,646,362 through NBA contracts, per Spotrac. The Milwaukee Bucks drafted Nowitzki with the ninth overall pick in the 1998 draft. The franchise then traded him to the Dallas Mavericks, and the rest is history. The first contract Dirk Nowitzki signed in the NBA was […]

Much like Hall of Fame shooting guard Michael Jordan, retired Dallas Mavericks legendary power forward Dirk Nowitzki was motivated by perceived slights. In the case of the 2011 NBA Finals, which saw the Mavs rematched with their 2006 Finals adversary Miami Heat, a jab by stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade “sealed” the Finals MVP’s […]

On May 7, 1994, the eighth-seeded Denver Nuggets defeated the 63-win Seattle SuperSonics to advance to the Western Conference semifinals—marking the first time an eight seeded team won a playoff series. In their honor, let’s revisit (and rank) the 8-over-1 upsets in NBA history. 5) 2012: Philadelphia 76ers over Chicago Bulls (4-2) This first-round series—and […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tried to get Michael Jordan to team up with his Mavs Big Three of Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, and Michael Finley before His Airness returned to play for the Washington Wizards. Jordan ended his storybook career with the Chicago Bulls in 1998 with one of the most iconic shots in […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes that retired player Dirk Nowitzki and Mavs superstar Luka Doncic could have been the next great Jordan-Pippen combo had they been teammates in their primes. Per Gerard Borguet of FanSided, the outspoken owner made his case that the European stars would have been as great as the legendary duo […]

Apart from the suspension of the 2019-20 season, what broke the hearts of basketball diehards is the abrupt end to the legendary career of Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter. Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks chimed in on Carter’s farewell season being cut short by the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking on the BaD Radio on Sportsradio […]

More often than not, the NBA MVP race is fairly straightforward. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo cemented his place as league MVP last season. And despite a hard charge from LeBron James, looks to be en route to his second consecutive MVP this year. Other seasons are so miraculous that they dominate the narrative. Think […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki officially retired from the NBA 12 months ago, with April 9, 2019, as his last home game in front of Mavs fans. The seven-foot retired German power forward became the sixth all-time leading scorer in the NBA during his two-decade tenure donning a Mavs jersey, and on social media on […]

It’s been a year since Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki played his last home game in the league. Mark Cuban reminisced on that emotional night. Via Twitter, Cuban recalled the night when he gave a farewell to Nowitzki, who by far, is known as the greatest Maverick of all time. In his farewell to Nowitzki, […]

The Dallas Mavericks plan to retire legendary star power forward Dirk Nowitzki’s number in a forthcoming ceremony, but the number hoisted into the American Airlines Center rafters along with the unveiling of a lookalike statue of the retired German pro has been delayed due to the current public-health crisis of coronavirus (COVID-19). Per Doyle Reader […]

Despite just officially joining the league in 1980, the Dallas Mavericks have already left a huge imprint in the entire NBA. The current crop is indeed a promising one, as the European combination of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis appears destined to bring the Mavs back to contention for years to come. Despite being in […]

During their NBA 2K game on Saturday, Trae Young and Harrison Barnes briefly talked about Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. Barnes was teammates with Nowitzki for a little bit on the Mavs, so the veteran small forward shared some insight on what the future Hall of Famer was like as a teammate and person with […]

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis didn’t get to play with Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki last season since he was rehabbing his ACL injury. However, Porzingis says even without playing, he learned so much from the Mavs icon: “Just his presence in the locker room and around the team. Everybody loves him. Just to see […]

Former Mavs superstar Dirk Nowitzki and his foundation have donated $100,000 to the North Texas Food Bank, which will help provide more than 14,000 food boxes to those who were affected by the coronavirus pandemic and need a meal. https://twitter.com/FoundationDn/status/1243617285337690113 Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was the first owner to offer to pay for arena […]

With no NBA basketball currently on the schedule, players are doing what they can to keep themselves entertained. During the podcast of CJ McCollum, the Portland Trail Blazers star and ESPN basketball analyst and co-host Jordan Schultz discussed the most unstoppable moves in league history. Schultz and McCollum posted their opinion on Twitter: Allen Iverson’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks posted a highlight reel of Dirk Nowitzki which showcased not just his pristine shooting form, but his athleticism in his early days in the league. The current Mavs’ players reacted to the clip. While most of them praised Nowitzki’s abilities, Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson made fun of him. And the German […]

Over the past few years, the game has completely evolved to what it has become today. The 3-point shot has arguably become the most important weapon in today’s NBA, and teams that fail or refuse to adapt to this new trend more often than not get left behind. With the advent of this evolution, the […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki got into a bit of a road mishap a couple of days ago and called on a former Mavs teammate in Deron Williams to help get his minivan out of the mud. Williams, who currently resides in Dallas, called out Nowitzki on Instagram for disrupting their self-quarantine. The former league […]

When you’re a retired NBA superstar during a time where staying at home is highly encouraged, it’s not that difficult to lock yourself up indoors. However, Mavs icon Dirk Nowitzki found himself at the wrong place at the wrong time. Fellow retired player and ex-Dallas Mavericks teammate Deron Williams shared a video to his Instagram […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a standing formal offer out to Dirk Nowitzki for a position with the organization, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Mavs legend, who retired in 2018-19 after 20 seasons with the team, was told that he could have any position of his choice upon retirement. Nowitzki notably wanted to […]

Kristaps Porzingis is putting on a series of incredible performances for the Dallas Mavericks. His latest outing against the Minnesota Timberwolves has been particularly impressive that it’s not bad to say that Porzingis’ All-Star shape is back. Justin Kubatko of Basketball Reference pointed out that Porzingis achieved something that has never been done in the […]

Dirk Nowitzki is the greatest player in Dallas Mavericks history. The German-born power forward is sixth all time in career points, won an MVP, and led the Mavs to their only championship in the 2011 NBA Finals. Despite the accolades, Nowitzki, who retired at the conclusion of last season, may not have the title as […]

In Friday’s game against the Orlando Magic, Kristaps Porzingis etched his name on the Mavs’ record books with his 24-point, 10-rebound, five-assist and five-block performance. The sharpshooting big man became only the second player in franchise history to achieve such numbers, following in the footsteps of NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki. Porzingis was the third player […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is hoping new Mavs franchise player Luka Doncic follows in his footsteps and spends his entire NBA career in Dallas. Like pretty much every basketball fan out there, Nowitzki is having a lot of fun watching Doncic and the Mavs play this season. “At 20, it has been a lot […]

Future Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett was one of the most physically imposing players in the NBA, and he knew more than anyone how tough the league would be on big men who didn’t grow up playing American hoops. This is why he is so impressed with Yao Ming and Dirk Nowitzki for being […]

At this point, it’s hard to deny that Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has emerged as a serious contender for this season’s MVP title. He has been playing at an elite level, and there are no signs of him slowing down the rest of the way. Recently, no less than Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki shared […]

The Dallas Mavericks will retire Dirk Nowitzki’s number some time early next season. Owner Mark Cuban stated as such on Monday during an appearance on The Ben & Skin Show. Mavs news of note from @mcuban visit on new @BenandSkin show: 1. Expects Luka to play Wednesday vs Sacramento 2. Dirk jersey retirement will be […]

Former Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki is currently in the midst of his first season away from the game as the NBA and Mavs legend finally chose to call it a career following the conclusion of the 2018-19 campaign. However, the German big man has remained a mainstay in Dallas while Nowitzki has regularly […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was with Dirk Nowitzki to witness the tribute violations for the late Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant. In Tuesday’s game between the Mavs and the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center, the two teams committed an eight-second backcourt violation followed by a 24-shot clock violation to honor Bryant. […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki spoke out on the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. Via Twitter, Nowitzki briefly recalled how excited he was in coming home to see Bryant dominate in the fourth quarter. The Mavs icon also acknowledged how Bryant served as an inspiration to him and everyone else. Finally, Nowitzki shared his sympathies […]

Dirk Nowitzki hung his basketball shoes up for good last spring, retiring from the NBA after spending his entire 21-year career with the Mavs. “Der Große Deutsche,” as he came to be known, left a lasting legacy in his wake, leading the team to a championship in 2011 and earning 14 All-Star nods along the […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki says Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant was the best player he ever faced during his NBA career. Nowitzki and Bryant had some epic battles during their Hall of Fame careers. Dirk says Kobe was an unstoppable force for the Lakers: In 1,346 career games for the Lakers, Kobe Bryant […]

From 2009-2019, powerhouse teams have dominated the playoffs. A team that entered the postseason as a one seed has won it all a whopping 60 percent of the time.  This is the NBA era we live in today. A team that doesn’t have at least two or three superstars is incapable of winning it all. […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban gave an update on Luka Doncic’s ankle injury, comparing it to former Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki’s injury before. Per Brad Towsend of the Dallas Morning News, Cuban has no idea when the Slovenian will return. However, Doncic is already moving about freely with no visible limp. . @mcuban says he […]

Back in 1998, the Boston Celtics drafted one of their most beloved players in franchise history in Paul Pierce with the 10th overall pick. But believe it or not, Pierce was not the Celtics’ first choice. No. Boston had its eyes set on a certain skinny, unproven international big man named Dirk Nowitzki, who the […]