[EIC’s note: This is the final piece in a series we’re calling “Rivalry Week” — talking about Mavericks’ rivals, whether historic, current, imagined, or something else. Catch the other pieces here, here, here and here!]
In retrospect, there was something beautifully full-circle about Dirk Nowitzki playing his final game in San Antonio. Dirk’s retirement was the end of eras across the city of Dallas, the state of Texas, and the NBA at large.