The Dallas Mavericks have celebrated Dirk Nowitzki this week. It was the anniversary of his final two NBA games. The whirlwind back-to-back saw Dirk honored by both the Mavs and Spurs. The legend also dropped 50 points and announced his retirement on the floor after his final home game.
It was an emotional time for Mavericks fans. The end of an era. It easy to forget that they had a ten-year playoff drought until Dirk led Dallas back in 2001. That began an incredible run where the Mavs were a postseason fixture. 15 of 16 years in the playoffs.