The NBA bid a fond farewell to two legendary players during Sunday night’s All-Star Game at Spectrum Center, honoring the illustrious careers of Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade one last time before they retire at the end of the season.
Both players were presented with framed commemorative All-Star jerseys during a ceremony before the start of the fourth quarter. Each took the opportunity to address the crowd.
“Thank you,” said Nowitzki, who scored nine points in four minutes, making all three of his shots from 3-point range for Team Giannis. “Thank you to the commissioner and to the NBA for allowing us to be on this stage again.