Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Werner Nowitzkiis a German professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association. An alumnus of Röntgen Gymnasium and the DJK Würzburg basketball club, Nowitzki was chosen as the ninth pick in the 1998 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks and immediately traded to the Mavericks, where he has played since. Listed at 7 ft 0 in, Nowitzki is considered one of the greatest power forwards in basketball history...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth19 June 1978
CountryGermany
I lost control of myself a couple times in the playoffs. I have to keep cooler in the future.
We slept through it. They came out on fire and we couldn't hit anything. That's where we lost the game.
Obviously, it would be great if we can hold home court. That's why you have it. But it's tough, especially when you're a good defensive team like Memphis. You can win anywhere, home or road.
The playoffs is all about showing heart and playing together.
Obviously, (winning the division) is big. To be No. 1 is always important..
Growing up, my idols were Lucky Luke and Jolly Jumper. And Scottie Pippen.
I played all kinds of sports when I was young: tennis, handball, basketball, some soccer. I focused on basketball when I was 16 or 17 and then came to the U.S. when I was 20.
I wanted to avoid service, because I was on the road to becoming a professional basketball player.
Of course parents want their children to confide in them.
As a star you never know when people are really serious.
As a newcomer, I was often expected to carry the bags of the older players, or get them burgers. That can make you feel pretty miserable.
I came up with my own 'Dream Shake' I guess - the white version.
The best player I've ever played against is Kobe Bryant. I have seen him do some stuff that is just unbelievable.
If theres an injury, for a couple games, you can have guys step in. But for a long period of time, it always catches up with you.