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Dallas Mavericks: The 41 greatest moments of Dirk Nowitzki’s career

By Kohl Rast

Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
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DALLAS, TX – JANUARY 25: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks shares a hug with team owner Mark Cuban as the Mavericks received their 2010-2011 NBA Championship rings prior to a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 25, 2012 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – JANUARY 25: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks shares a hug with team owner Mark Cuban as the Mavericks received their 2010-2011 NBA Championship rings prior to a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 25, 2012 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) /

10. 12x All-NBA

Dirk’s breakdown for his 12 All-NBA selections is three 3rd team, five 2nd team and four 1st team selections. His four times on the first team All-NBA came in 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07 and 2008-09. There are six players in NBA history who have been on the All-NBA teams more than Dirk.

9. Dirk Nowitzki and Mark Cuban’s relationship

Mark Cuban bought the Dallas Mavericks on January 4, 2000. almost instantly, it seemed that Dirk and Cuban had some sort of connection. That has been made clear over the past 21 years as we have seen that Mark Cuban has done just about anything to keep Dirk happy and joyful here in Dallas. Here is Cuban talking about their relationship.

8. 50-40-90 club

The 50-40-90 club is one of the most prestigious clubs that doesn’t get talked about a lot. The big name guys like MJ (three-point) and LeBron (free throw) aren’t in it but this is one of the most unique and impressive accomplishments a player can achieve. Dirk is one of only eight players that have done it, with Malcolm Brogdon joining the ranks this season.

7. #3 in Games played

There are only two players in NBA history who have played more games than Dirk. No matter what the stat is, that is something that is truly amazing. Dirk was not only active in the league for 21 years, he was particularly good at staying healthy. His only major injuries came in the 2012-13, 2016-17 and 2018-19 seasons where Dirk missed a combined 87 games.

6. The Flü Game

This game is one of the most amazing stories about Dirk’s resilience. It was game 4 of the 2011 NBA Finals and the Mavs were down in the series 2-1. Dirk was reportedly running a fever of 102 and was looking worse for the wear. Despite a rough night shooting, the Mavs had to put the ball in Dirk’s hands with the game on the line and he delivered. Wade and LeBron acting like Dirk was faking it may be the icing on the cake as the Mavs stomped down the first year of Miami’s big three.

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