DALLAS -- Face of the franchise Dirk Nowitzki disagrees with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban's publicly stated opinion that losing is the Dallas Mavericks' best option for the remainder of the season.
"You don't really want a culture here that's just giving up and quitting and not playing hard," Nowitzki said after Monday's 109-103 win over the Indiana Pacers. "I think it just sets the wrong tone for the future.
"I think it's important for our young guys to learn how to compete and to compete all the time, play hard.