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• Chris Paul, the NBA’s mercenary fixer, is ready for another postseason run

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Chris Paul enters another postseason run with the Golden State Warriors ready to yell, scream and execute his way as far as he can, even if it is (again) unlikely to end in a championship. People are incomprehensible. A basketball play is a simple thing, with simple objectives. You draw up a plan and you execute. You teach fundamentals, principles t...2024
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• Mark Cuban Gets Honest About Letting Steve Nash Leave Dallas
Steve Nash was traded to Dallas from Phoenix in 1998 and became one of the best point guards in NBA history, so owner Mark Cuban has some regrets about letting him go. Nash built a formidable trio with Dirk Nowitzki and Michael Finley that helped the Mavs get back into the playoff picture after a […] The post Mark Cuban Gets Honest About Letting Steve Nash Leave Dallas appeared first on Bask...2024
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• Stars unveil statue of franchise legend Modano

Mike Modano, the Stars' franchise leader in goals, assists and games played, joins Dirk Nowitzki as the only players with statues on the plaza at American Airlines Center....2024
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• Jermaine O’Neal Says Dirk Nowitzki Was ‘Toughest’ Player He Had To Defend

During an interview with NBA reporter Cyro Asseo de Choch of HoopsHype, former big man Jermaine O’Neal said Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki was the “toughest” player he ever had to defend. O’Neal and Nowitzki went head-to-head 28 times during their careers. “I would say if I had to, Dirk Nowitzki,” O’Neal said. “He probably […...2024
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• Southwest Notes: Doncic, Kyrie, Lively, Rose, Champagnie
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd was a part of the 2010/11 Dallas team that won the NBA Finals, but he has already seen enough from Luka Doncic to place him ahead of that year’s Finals MVP – Dirk Nowitzki – on the franchise’s list of all-time best players. “He’s better than Dirk,” Kidd said of […]...2024
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• Luka Doncic already better than Dirk Nowitzki and in greatest ever conversation: Jason Kidd

Jason Kidd thinks the best to ever do it on the Mavericks is still wearing the Dallas uniform....2024
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• Serge Ibaka was an NBA pioneer, on and off the court

Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images Will Serge Ibaka be remembered for basketball, scarves or getting Kawhi Leonard to eat beef penis pizza? Only time will tell. Napoleon Bonaparte carved Europe into one of the largest empires the world has ever seen. He ended the terror of the French Revolution. He implemented a code of law still used in parts of the world, such as the Canadian pro...2023
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• Cowboys news: Dallas offensive line will depend on moves at tackle
Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images The latest news on the Dallas Cowboys. Open Market: Shopping for Cowboys OTs in 2023 - DallasCowboys.com , Patrik Walker Jason Peters has proven to be able to do whatever the Cowboys ask of him, but will it guarantee a playing spot next year? FRISCO, TX — One of the biggest question marks surrounding the Dallas Cowboys a year ago was the direction of their o...2023
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• Dirk Nowitzki won't rule out return next season
It seems like a given that Dirk Nowitzki is playing out the final season of his storied professional career, which has been spent entirely with the Dallas Mavericks. However, after the All-Star Game on Sunday Nowitzki was asked about whether new teammate Kristaps Porzingis has tried to convince him to come back next season, and his answer was revealing. “Briefly, but I’m going to make that decisio...2019
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• Dirk Nowitzki not ruling out playing next season
In his record-setting 21st season with the same NBA team, Dirk Nowitzki is being treated like a player who will retire at season’s end, but the Mavericks legend is not fully committed to the idea. Speaking to reporters, including Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News, at NBA All-Star Media Day in Charlotte Saturday, Nowitzki said he will re-evaluate how he feels after the 2018-19 season before ...2019
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• 2019 NBA All-Star Game: Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki added to rosters; D'Angelo Russell replaces injured Victor Oladipo
D'Angelo Russell is an injury replacement for Victor Oladipo, who suffered a ruptured quad tendon last month...2019
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• Watch: Dirk Nowitzki receives standing ovation in final game at MSG
Dirk Nowitzki received a warm welcome in New York City on Wednesday night. Fans at Madison Square Garden gave Nowitzki a standing ovation as he checked into the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Knicks late in the first quarter. Nowitzki is planning to retire after the season and is on his farewell tour. This is set to be his last trip to MSG as a player, so the fans in New York were trying to sh...2019
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• Dirk Nowitzki getting limited minutes for rest of season
Dirk Nowitzki will see limited minutes for the rest of the season and might not play at all in some games, according to Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News. Nowitzki hasn’t made much of an impact in his 21st NBA season. He missed the first 26 games because of surgery on his left ankle and has played 10.3 minutes per night since his return, averaging 3.6 points and 1.8 rebounds. Rick Carlisle,...2019
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• Mavs fan meets Dirk Nowitzki, J.J. Barea after post-dental surgery viral video
A Dallas Mavericks fan had her dreams come true when she got the chance to meet Dirk Nowitzki and J.J. Barea after a video of her ranting about the team following having her wisdom teeth pulled went viral. The video documenting Dianne Garcia’s emotional post-procedure commentary was posted to the Mavericks’ Twitter account last week. A portion of Garcia’s comments, via the Mavs’ official site:“Eve...2018
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• LeBron James congratulates himself for nearing 30K points
LeBron James needs only seven points to join the 30,000-point club, and the Cleveland Cavaliers star is ready for the adoration. Apparently, The King wants to get out ahead of the praise.In a post on Instagram, James congratulated himself in advance for joining the elite club of scorers. On Tuesday, the San Antonio Spurs will host LeBron and the Cavs. Barring injury or a disastrous shooting night,...2018
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• New York notes: Kristaps Porzingis gets praise from a legend; Jeremy Lin rehabbing
Dirk Nowitzki is widely regarded as one of the top international players in NBA history, but the German legend feels Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis will surpass him one day, Marc Berman of the New York Post writes.“He’s way ahead of the curve,” Nowitzki tells Berman. “My first year I was struggling straight out of Germany and he had that great rookie year. If he stays injury-free, working like tha...2018
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• Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Keep Evolving Together in Order to Breed Success
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• Kristaps Porzingis on Knicks Fans, Vegas, NBA Idols and Life in the U.S.
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• DeAndre Jordan to Mavericks: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
2015

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• Warriors Players Celebrate NBA Title with 15-Liter, $12K Bottle of Champagne
2015

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"Dirk Nowitzki, NBA World Go Bonkers As Luka Doncic Scores 73 Points vs. Hawks"

2023
"The 2006-2007 season was one of the best of Dirk Nowitzki’s career, but the Dallas Mavericks legend says it hardly felt that way at the time."

2022
"Mavericks to unveil statue for Dirk Nowitzki before Christmas Day game vs. Lakers"

2021
"[…] The post LeBron James, Dirk Nowitzki and the toughest NBA titles stars have won since 2000 appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"Also, will Luka Doncic have the better career than Dirk Nowitzki?"

2019
"LeBron and the Miami Heat were defeated by Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks in a big upset"

2018
"Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony became the 21st player in NBA history to reach 25,000 points on Saturday against the Pistons, joining LeBron James and Dirk Nowitzki as active players to hit the mark."

2017
"The post WATCH: Vince Carter Blocks Dirk Nowitzki’s Fadeaway appeared first on SLAMonline."

2016
"The NBA has five players who have been with their current teams for at least 13 years, and besides Bryant and Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki, the Spurs have the other three: Tim Duncan (18 years), Tony Parker (14), and Manu Ginobili (13)."

2015
"Just seven other players amassed more win shares than Wade during that time: LeBron James, Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Garnett, Chauncey Billups, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Steve Nash."

2014
"Tim Duncan and Dirk Nowitzki are the exceptions, though neither has risen to the level of worldwide popularity and unmitigated scrutiny that Bryant has both enjoyed and put up with throughout his time playing professional basketball."

• Chris Paul, the NBA’s mercenary fixer, is ready for another postseason run
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• Serge Ibaka was an NBA pioneer, on and off the court
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• Daily Dime: The Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic have silenced their doubters forever
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Malone and the rest of the Nuggets have made sure no one can ever question their championship credentials again. Editor’s Note: This column originally appeared on Marc Stein’s Substack and is syndicated with permission by SB Nation. To subscribe to Marc’s Substack, sign up here: 1. No doubting Denver anymore There ...2023
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• Harrison Barnes survived years of losing to help teach the Kings how to win
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images Former NBA champion Harrison Barnes providing leadership for the surging Kings as they head into the NBA playoffs for the first time in nearly two decades. The news of Harrison Barnes being traded came in the middle of a game, trickling down from Twitter to the bench in a real-time game of telephone. Cameras caught the moment it hit Barnes that h...2023
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• Cowboys news: Dallas offensive line will depend on moves at tackle
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• Joe Johnson in Dirk Nowitzki company after second Celtics debut
Joe Johnson officially returned to the NBA for the first time since 2018 on Wednesday night as he made his second debut for the Boston Celtics, the same team that drafted him 20 years ago. While Iso-Joe didn’t play a lot of minutes and only had two points, he made history in the process, joining […] The post Joe Johnson in Dirk Nowitzki company after second Celtics debut appeared first...2021
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• Dirk Nowitzki takes exciting new role that will get Mavs fans hyped
Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki will return in the frontlines of NBA action, but as much as Mavs fans would want to turn back the clock and see a prime Dirk play for the COVID-ravaged team, he won’t be doing his one-legged fadeaway. Instead, he will be offering some awesome commentary. As Brad Townsend of […] The post Dirk Nowitzki takes exciting new role that will get Mavs fans hy...2021
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• Mavs star Luka Doncic reaches Dirk Nowitzki level after magical buzzer-beater vs. Celtics
It’s long been known that Luka Doncic is set to be Dirk Nowitzki’s successor in Dallas. The two are Europeans drafted by the Mavs to be the franchise cornerstone, and so far, the Slovenian phenom has lived up to expectations. Luka-mania has captivated the hearts of Mavericks fans everywhere, as Doncic has led the team […] The post Mavs star Luka Doncic reaches Dirk Nowitzki level...2021
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• Mavs beat thirsty Celtics to the punch on Dirk Nowitzki
What if Dirk Nowitzki never ended up with the Dallas Mavericks? Well even though they ended up trading for him on draft night in 1998, the Boston Celtics were desperately chasing the German and hoping to get him. Ultimately, he became a legend for the Mavs, but Nowitzki believed before the draft that he could […] The post Mavs beat thirsty Celtics to the punch on Dirk Nowitzki appeared first...2021
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• Rick Pitino: Celtics promised to draft Dirk Nowitzki, shocked Mavericks got him first

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• Chris Paul, the NBA’s mercenary fixer, is ready for another postseason run
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• Victor Wembanyama is unlike anything the NBA has seen before

Photo by Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images Wembanyama is the NBA’s newest game-changer. You get a surreal sensation when witnessing something you’ve truly never seen before. It’s simultaneously awe-inducing and confounding, tearing apart our expectations and asking us to process how to make sense of what we’ve witnessed. Never before have we seen anyone in the NBA like the San Antonio Spu...2023
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• Daily Dime: The Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic have silenced their doubters forever
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• NBA Finals predictions: Nuggets vs. Heat expert picks for NBA championship
Photo by Eric Espada/NBAE via Getty Images Let’s make predictions for Heat vs. Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals. No one could have predicted the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat would be the last two teams standing in the 2023 NBA Finals when the playoffs began. Denver and Miami came from opposite ends of the bracket — the Nuggets as the No. 1 seed in the West, the Heat as the No. 8 and final s...2023
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• Harrison Barnes survived years of losing to help teach the Kings how to win
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo's 41-point performance the most in a EuroBasket game since Dirk Nowitzki in 2001

Antetokounmpo was two points shy of Nowitzki's 43-point outburst for Germany...2022
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• Dirk Nowitzki reacts to Jalen Brunson’s 40 points, big Mavs win vs. Jazz in Game 2
Just like the rest of the Dallas Mavericks’ fanbase, Dirk Nowitzki was hyped after seeing Jalen Brunson and the Mavs take down the Utah Jazz in Game 2 of their playoff series. Playing without the injured Luka Doncic for the second straight contest, there were legitimate concerns about the Mavs’ ability to beat the Jazz. […] The post Dirk Nowitzki reacts to Jalen Brunson’s 4...2022
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• Joe Johnson in Dirk Nowitzki company after second Celtics debut
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• LeBron James beats Dirk Nowitzki for epic NBA milestone
On the very first day of the new NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James immediately reached another impressive milestone. LeBron had a huge game in their opening assignment against the visiting Golden State Warriors, finishing with numbers of 34 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. Unfortunately, his efforts fell short against Stephen Curry […] The post LeBron James beats Dirk No...2021
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• Chris Paul: I want to play 'at least 20 years' in the NBA
In the midst of a resurgent, All-Star year, Thunder point guard Chris Paul aspires to play for at least another five seasons, NBC Sports’ Dan Feldman relays. In 55 games this season, the 34-year-old is averaging 17.6 points and 6.6 assists for Oklahoma City while stepping up to be one of the league’s best late-game performers. As Feldman notes, the 15-year NBA veteran became the oldest player to m...2020
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• Chris Paul, the NBA’s mercenary fixer, is ready for another postseason run
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• Victor Wembanyama is unlike anything the NBA has seen before
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• Serge Ibaka was an NBA pioneer, on and off the court
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• Best HOF induction moments: Pop's speech steals the show

A Hall of Fame class that included Dwayne Wade, Dirk Nowitzki and Pau Gasol was highlighted by the humor, storytelling and emotional anecdotes of Gregg Popovich....2023
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• Daily Dime: The Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic have silenced their doubters forever
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• 'It's just impossible to get to': The Joker, Dirk and guarding the unguardable shot

Dirk Nowitzki, the godfather of the one-legged fadeaway, sees shades of his signature shot in Nikola Jokic's unorthodox move....2023
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• Harrison Barnes survived years of losing to help teach the Kings how to win
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• Dirk Nowitzki reacts to Luka Doncic, Mavs eliminating Jazz
The Dallas Mavericks have won their first playoff series in over a decade. They defeated the Utah Jazz 4-2 in the first round of the NBA playoffs. It’s a huge moment for Luka Doncic and the Mavs, who will face the Phoenix Suns in the next round. Not since Dirk Nowitzki’s amazing 2011 playoff run […] The post Dirk Nowitzki reacts to Luka Doncic, Mavs eliminating Jazz appeared firs...2022
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• Mavs icon Dirk Nowitzki reveals Giannis Antetokounmpo’s incredible message during NBA 75 ceremony
After the NBA 75th Anniversary Team ceremony during the All-Star Game, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo opened up about his admiration for Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki. While there were other several legends in attendance in Cleveland, the Bucks forward shared how meeting and sitting next to Nowitzki was an incredible moment for him. After […] The post Mavs icon Dirk No...2022
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• Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey retirement gets key updates from Mavs owner Mark Cuban
Dirk Nowitzki is the greatest Dallas Mavericks player of all time. Period. There’s just no contesting that fact. This is exactly why Mark Cuban and the rest of the Mavs organization intend to provide the legend with the ultimate honor by retiring his jersey. As it turns out, this momentous occasion might come sooner rather […] The post Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey retirement gets key u...2021
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• Can the NBA Ever Replace Kobe Bryant?
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• Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Keep Evolving Together in Order to Breed Success
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• Michael Jordan Comments on Shortening NBA Season and Game Length
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• Dirk Nowitzki's Career Deserves Better Ending Than Dallas Mavericks Can Provide
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• Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Willing to Play Kevin Durant 1-on-1 for All-Star Spot
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• Kobe Bryant Comments on Difference Between His Contract and Tim Duncan's
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• Hassan Whiteside Has Gone from Novelty to Necessity for Miami Heat
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• Dirk Nowitzki Considers Kobe Bryant the Best Player of His Generation
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• Dirk Nowitzki's Career Deserves Better Ending Than Dallas Mavericks Can Provide
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• Though Enticing, Rajon Rondo of Today an Investment Lakers Lucky Not to Make
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• Chris Paul, the NBA’s mercenary fixer, is ready for another postseason run
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• Mark Cuban Gets Honest About Letting Steve Nash Leave Dallas
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• Victor Wembanyama is unlike anything the NBA has seen before
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• Daily Dime: The Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic have silenced their doubters forever
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• NBA Finals predictions: Nuggets vs. Heat expert picks for NBA championship
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• Harrison Barnes survived years of losing to help teach the Kings how to win
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• Udonis Haslem Tells Hilarious Story About LeBron James Going Beast Mode
In the 2011 NBA Finals, Miami were at the mercy of a Dirk Nowitzki-led Dallas side so the next year, LeBron James took matters into his own hands. A stacked Miami side that featured James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem were matched up against the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs. […] The post Udonis Haslem Tells Hilarious Story About LeBron James Going Beast Mode appeare...2023
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• Basketball Hall of Fame: Class of 2023 finalists, schedule and more

NBA legends Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade lead the list of finalists for the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame class....2023
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• Cowboys news: Dallas offensive line will depend on moves at tackle
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• Mavericks stars Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Doncic set to reunite on the court, but it’s not what you think

The Dallas Mavericks franchise is one of the most fortunate in the NBA. The Mavericks were serious playoff contenders in most of Dirk Nowitzki’s 21-year stint in Dallas, and they even broke through in 2011 on the back of Nowitzki’s otherworldly postseason performance. On the tail-end of his career, however, the Mavericks struggled. During Nowitzki’s […] The post Mavericks s...2022
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• Mavs star Luka Doncic reaches Dirk Nowitzki level after magical buzzer-beater vs. Celtics
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• Paul Pierce takes savage shot at ex-Celtic while dishing on arguments with Danny Ainge
Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce sat down with Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix in an intriguing tell-all befitting of his nickname ‘The Truth’. The Celtics icon dished on a handful of topics, including the whole livestream video scandal that got him kicked off of ESPN as well as his past desire to join Dirk Nowitzki on […] The post Paul Pierce takes savage shot at ex-Cel...2021
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• Mavericks don’t use scandals as excuse for poor play vs. Lakers

“Once you’re out there, you don’t necessarily really think about what is going on off the floor." —Dirk Nowitzki...2018
• Dirk Nowitzki on Mavericks sexual harassment allegations: “It’s very disappointing. It’s heartbreaking.”

Dirk Nowitzki is the face of the Dallas Mavericks franchise, the best player in Dallas history, the future Hall of Famer who led them to a title. Nowitzki was not named in the bombshell story detailing sexual harassment in the Mavericks’ workplace, nor were any of the players, coaching staff, or basketball operations people. It was...2018
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• Dirk Nowitzki ‘disgusted’ by Mavericks allegations
Dirk Nowitzki had a strong reaction to the allegations made about the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.SI published an article detailing the hostile workplace the Mavericks harbored over the past two decades. The article describes the team’s former CEO as serial sexual harasser; says the team’s website reporter is a repeat woman beater; and they say the team’s human resources head was dismissive ...2018
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• Nobody Compares to Stephen Curry in the Clutch, at Any Position
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• Bleacher Report's Official 2015-16 NBA All-Star Ballot
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• Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Keep Evolving Together in Order to Breed Success
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• NBA Insider: Iceman to Klay Thompson: Nice Shooting, Kid, but Record Still Mine
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• Jermaine O'Neal Would Be Final Piece to Dallas Mavericks' Puzzle
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