Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki, who is likely to retire after the season, has been receiving the love from fans on the road and he gives it right back as he did in Memphis. By
Dirk Nowitzki has built his Hall of Fame career on shooting so it’s no surprise that his name is all over the NBA’s all-time scoring record book. But he also turned himself into an excellent defensive rebounder and his playoff exploits are some of the greatest moments in Dallas-Fort Worth sports history.
As North Texas steels itself for Nowitzki’s final game at American Airlines Center Tuesday night, we offer a refresher on why he’s so highly-regarded across the NBA and such a beloved icon to Mavs fans.