Honoring Dr. Zamorano
The Mavericks honored 36-year Mavs team physician Dr J.R. "Pepe" Zamarano, who passed away this past June.
Dirk Nowitzki was a rookie and had come down with yet another sinus infection. Even after having surgery as a young boy, Nowitzki still routinely battled with the pesky illness.
He paid a visit to the team internist, but at the time the German could barely speak a word of English. He sat mostly in silence as the doctor checked out his mouth and nose. The only sound the future Hall of Famer uttered wasn’t a word, but a loud cough.