Dirk Nowitzki to call Mavericks vs. Timberwolves game

Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki
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The Dallas Mavericks needed someone to fill in for Derek Harper on the team’s game call on Bally Sports Southwest on Dec. 21. Mark Followill called Sunday’s game in Minnesota solo and was incredible. General manager and president of basketball operations Nico Harrison joined the call in the third quarter to discuss his new job, Luka Doncic, and all the latest on the Mavs, and the team got another special guest for Tuesday’s broadcast.

Mavericks GOAT Dirk Nowitzki will join Followill on the broadcast as the team faces the Minnesota Timberwolves for the second consecutive game. It will be a special night that fans won’t want to miss.

Dirk has joined the call as a guest on several occasions. Here is a look back at a few standout moments and what supporters should be looking forward to on tonight’s broadcast.

Dirk Nowitzki to call Dallas Mavericks vs. Timberwolves game

Mavs fans know and love Dirk’s famous, “Shut it down! Let’s go home!” call. The broadcast loves to catch up with Nowitzki and get his thoughts on the current squad.

Dirk will be discussing his relationship with Luka Doncic, his current role with the Mavericks, and his upcoming jersey retirement on tonight’s broadcast. On Jan. 5, Nowitzki’s number 41 will go into the rafters on a night that fans will not want to miss. There will be plenty of special events planned on that night, and Dirk may offer some spoilers on the broadcast.

The Mavericks GOAT will also be talking about his retirement and his current role with the NBA as they celebrate their 75th anniversary. It will be fantastic to hear what Nowitzki has been doing and what is next for the all-time great.

Dallas Mavericks supporters will not want to miss the Dec. 21 game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team on the floor will be shorthanded, but having Dirk Nowitzki on the call will be worth the watch alone, so be sure to tune in and enjoy.

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