Dirk Nowitzki added one of the biggest accomplishments of his legendary career on Tuesday night as he scored his 30,000th point. In the history of the NBA, Nowitzki is now just the sixth player of all-time to accomplish this feat.
The night was full of ‘DIRK30K’ shirts for the crowd and numerous tribute videos on the jumbotron. The night was embraced by everyone in the arena. After the game, Rick Carlisle talked to the media once again like he has to after every game.
Except this time it was different.
A normally serious, dry Carlisle who typically takes a handful of questions before walking out decided to pay his respects to his friend, Dirk Nowitzki.