UNIVERSITY PARK -- Dirk Nowitzki took extra precautions at his Pro Celebrity Tennis Classic Saturday.
In deference to his surgically repaired left foot and ankle, any tennis ball that was out of arm's reach was in no danger of being whacked by Nowitzki's racquet.
Movement was kept to a minimum, which meant it looked a lot like Nowitzki looks on the basketball court, too.
A day of fun in the sun on the tennis courts at SMU's tennis complex sort of put a cap on the offseason for Nowitzki and several of his teammates.
Training camp opens on Saturday, preceded by media day obligations on Friday.