When Dirk Nowitzki retired at the end of last season, there was no question whether his jersey number would one day hand in the rafters of the American Airlines Center. The only question surrounding the matter was when that would happen. Now, there might be a timetable.
The Dallas Mavericks could retire Nowitzki’s No. 41 jersey as soon as this season, according to Dwain Price of Mavs.com. Mavs owner Mark Cuban is currently working out the details of when they could hold the ceremony. Based on the timing, it may have to wait until next season.