Dirk Nowitzki
1978
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Biography
Dirk Nowitzki is a retired German professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest power forwards of all time. He spent his entire 21-season NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks, achieving numerous accolades including NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2007 and an NBA Championship in 2011 where he was also named the Finals MVP. Nowitzki became known for his scoring ability, especially his signature fadeaway jump shot. Off the court, he was respected for his sportsmanship, loyalty, and philanthropy work.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I always say the basket is like the ocean, and I'm just trying to put the ball in the ocean.
2
I couldn't have left the gym if I didn't know that I left everything out there.
3
I run a little hot and had to learn to manage my emotions better.
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My hero growing up was Larry Bird.
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Basketball is a simple game. Your goal is penetration, get the ball close to the basket, and there are two ways to do that. Dribble or pass.