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Dallas County makes the Dirk Nowitzki celebration official

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki said there were times earlier this season he didn't think Monday's milestone would happen. By

It’s official: This is the Month of Dirk.

Dallas County Commissioners declared April 2019 as the “Month of Dirk” while passing a resolution honoring Dallas Mavericks’ legend Dirk Nowitzki for becoming the NBA’s s sixth all-time leading scorer.

Nowitzki is likely to retire after the season, his 21st in the league. The Mavericks have three home games remaining, including what could be Nowitzki’s final game in Dallas on April 9 at American Airlines Center.