Dirk Nowitzki | Ep 208 | ALL THE SMOKE Full Episode | SHOWTIME BASKETBALL

NBA champ, Hall-of-Famer, and basketball legend, Dirk Nowitzki, joined the guys on the latest ALL THE SMOKE episode. Dirk looks back on his incredible career, including tough playoff losses in 06' and 07', winning the 2011 title after beating Kobe, KD, and Lebron, and playing in the golden era of power forwards. Plus, he talks current-day Mavs and Luka Doncic taking over his mantle, Germany winning the FIBA world cup, his journey form getting discovered to winning NBA MVP, and much more.
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(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:30) - Hall Of Fame Weekend, FIBA World Cup
(00:03:25) - Influx Of Foreign Talent
(00:06:00) - Getting Found, Transitioning Over
(00:15:00) - Family Life
(00:17:00) - 1998 Draft
(00:21:40) - Golden Era Of Power Forwards
(00:25:30) - Hilarious AC Button Story, Dennis Rodman
(00:30:00) - Signature Move, Cuban vs. Nelly
(00:33:35) - Losing the 06' Finals
(00:37:20) - 'We Believe' Warriors Loss, MVP
(00:42:20) - 2008-2010 Changes, Crazy Caron Injury
(00:46:06) - 2011 Title Run, Resigning With Mavs
(00:50:40) - Relationship With Luka, Mark Cuban
(00:57:10) - Career Retrospective, Quick Hitters
(01:06:43) - End
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(00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:30) - Hall Of Fame Weekend, FIBA World Cup (00:03:25) - Influx Of Foreign Talent (00:06:00) - Getting Found, Transitioning Over (00:15:00) - Family Life (00:17:00) - 1998 Draft (00:21:40) - Golden Era Of Power Forwards (00:25:30) - Hilarious AC Button Story, Dennis Rodman (00:30:00) - Signature Move, Cuban vs. Nelly (00:33:35) - Losing the 06' Finals (00:37:20) - 'We Believe' Warriors Loss, MVP (00:42:20) - 2008-2010 Changes, Crazy Caron Injury (00:46:06) - 2011 Title Run, Resigning With Mavs (00:50:40) - Relationship With Luka, Mark Cuban (00:57:10) - Career Retrospective, Quick Hitters (01:06:43) - End

[@seizya]

Confession. I thought Dirk back in the day looked like a Backstreet Boys and Nsync fill in with that haircut, and he would have a hard time being half the player Detlef was. Well, glad that I'm wrong, as both had long careers, and Dirk ended up being as of now 6th in points. I wanted Dirk to be a Bear, as it meant that he'd stick it to that school. Had he not been drafted early, he would've been a Wildcat and been teammates with players such Mr. Tayshaun Prince, Scott Padgett and Jamaal Magloire. Oh well. Wait. As a youngster, he had crushes on Lil' Kim and Foxy? The part Filipina rapper? Yo!

[@deadsquirrel4766]

Jack, Matt. Pls. Do a part 2 of this 1hr.is not enough 😁 Nowitzki!

[@PHFactoryClips]

Man I hope you guys ask him about Kobe. They battle so hard for too long

[@PrestonAshlow-cu2le]

Y’all didn’t do a goo in depth interview he need 3 hours at least he doesn’t talk much and y’all ask a LOT of questions he already answered on other interviews. I want somebody yo ask him how good he think he is how does he feel about the lack of credit he gets or how does he feel about KZbin and the nba banning his nba finals victory you can watch ALL OTHER FINALS GAMES but not his…. Journalist 🤔

[@AHMEDKONE20]

*My advise... Somebody read about Islam and find what Islam is not Muslims find what Islam is ,, and become a Muslim Insh'Allah... Bless Up ❤*

[@hottakes2633]

Dirk is too humble man lmao. One of the reasons why he’s so universally respected.

[@jamesprall9964]

No American arrogance. 😂 respect it

[@halfsleep3554]

@@jamesprall9964facts

[@January6thugs]

1 trick pony. 20 years and barely "won" 1 finals against Miami Heat big 3 and 12 minimum salary guys/injured role players.

[@TheDwalkitout]

Met dirk once when I was a youth. Dude treated me and my pops with the utmost respect

[@juliantorres6203]

​@@January6thugstop 6 all time in points sure go ahead keep hating lol

[@nanox4]

No arrogance nor cockiness. Just hard work, competitiveness and buckets. What a legend 🏆.

[@coreythomas3633]

Just because you arrogant or cocky dont mean someone doesn't work hard or not competitive. FLOYD MAYWEATHER,ALI MJ,BRON,. Did it

[@hw2508]

Just because you work harder than others, you don't have to right to be arrogant. @nanox4 did not compare. It was just a statement about Dirks character. Don't make it a competition. @@coreythomas3633

[@eljay6714]

@@coreythomas3633 its not his point. He isnt downplaying the competitive nature of others hes just saying there is no drama or baggage that comes with him.

[@kirkeholmen]

@@coreythomas3633George Floyd

[@joachimhebel86]

Germany Represent❤

[@soloistdeve]

One of the wisest, the most level-headed sports legend ever. Who doesn't like Dirk Nowitzki?

[@steviechampagne]

lebron😂😂😂

[@soloistdeve]

@@steviechampagne Well, narcissists tend to not like anyone including themselves.

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

Dirk was raised in another country,he didn't pick-up all the bad head-cases like we have here-spoiled rotten,huge ego ( they get away with-TOO-much ) everyone from middle,high-school and college kissing their behinds,giving them passes on grades,etc,etc,..self-entitled wimps,etc,etc,..these are things Dirk never went thru-THANK-GOD. LOL.

[@soloistdeve]

@@user-be7tc2bd6e Well said. NBA lost the culture of discipline after the social media generation. They're not as dedicated as MJ, Bird, or Kobe. Not like that. But in Europe, they teach kids discipline and give them structure. Nobody kissing their ass like that.

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

@@soloistdeve Thank you for the compliment,it's appreciated.Yeah,the social media gen are very-SOFT-physically and mentally,hard work and discipline are frowned upon,most people want quick results with real effort,just short-cuts. I want it now generation. LOL.

[@peters4115]

Imagine being a ball player in Germany, seeing a lanky kid play, training that kid, and watching him change the game and get inducted to the HOF. What a legacy!

[@DrMabors]

thats why you always see Holger in tears. so much dedication in this chapter of sports

[@DavidBagga]

Man That 2011 title run that Dirk led the mavs to has to be one of the top 5 title runs in NBA history. Went through Kobe, young KD, Russ and Harden and beat the big 3 in Miami to cap it off. Still get hyped thinking about it. Keep up the great work all the smoke! 💨🏀

[@moltisanti745]

We were going crazy in Dallas, unfortunately we haven’t been able to replicate that era :/

[@DavidBagga]

@@moltisanti745 I live in socal and I was 24 when Dallas won. We were all hoping the lakers and Kobe (God rest his soul) would 3Peat. but when Andrew Bynum closelined JJ Barrea we pretty much all started rooting for Dirk and the mavs to bring it home. Luka is next in line, I think Dallas has a real shot to get to the finals this year if they keep playing like this, especially because outside of Denver it’s wide open

[@Selfmadewade]

​@@DavidBaggaliterally the bynum moment is when i knew as a lakers fan it was over 😂😂😂

[@theonewhoisbetterthanyou3570]

Facts.

[@January6thugs]

1 trick pony. 20 years and barely "won" 1 finals against Miami Heat big 3 and 12 minimum salary guys/injured role players.

[@jackdanielss]

That 2011 playoff run was one of the greatest in NBA history. Cemented his legacy

[@MASTERPIECEFROMGOD]

In 2023 I respect dirk so much and his careers story but as a lebron fan in 2011, I HATED dirk with all of my heart 😂😂😂

[@MASTERPIECEFROMGOD]

And fuckking Jason terry 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@CherylMizell-tw4xz]

1st of all beating 2time champion Kobe. Was. The key

[@kc4lwrestlingtakes299]

Before the 2016 Cleveland this for you Nba finals, the 2011 was my all time favorite Nba finals.

[@dpruitt1458]

@@CherylMizell-tw4xz2 time champ Kobe? Yu don’t count the SHAQ titles 😂😂😂

[@JJA442]

My son's middle name is Dirk. Name him after the GOAT, after I promised the Basketball Gods if we won in 2011, I would name my first son after him. Dallas you are welcome lol There is a caramel looking Mexican out there in this world named Antonio Dirk lol

[@SHORTDAWGTX]

Luka is next bro ! Get your next kid lined up lol

[@JJA442]

@@SHORTDAWGTX actually expecting a little girl in March but my wife said no for Luka or Lucy lol

[@babyknight]

Yea I named my first son Stephen after he beat all those teams and won 4 rings your welcome San Francisco, golden state warriors lol 😭😭😁😁😁

[@ryunsayaovang3442]

​@@JJA442nMe her Lucia lol

[@michaelsevilla3697]

​@@babyknightafter stephen blew a 3-1 lead in the finals and needed kd to beat healthy lebron led teams 🤡 😂 smh ✌️

[@robliberachi]

Dirks childhood crushes being Lil Kim and Foxy Brown is funny😂😂😂I love it

[@lw7210]

He's been down with the sistas for awhile now.

[@robliberachi]

@@lw7210 fax

[@Mikec19]

LMAO..someone invite this man to next summers juneteenth BBQ...

[@TWAvegas]

Germans love American Culture doesn’t matter the color

[@Lakeshow82]

One legged fadeaway still one of the best signature shots

[@mikealdana5884]

KD the 1st player to replicate Dirk’s “One-Legged Fadeaway” Jumper

[@Just_A_Thought1217]

I forget which one but there was one nba live or 2k where that shot was unstoppable😂

[@user-th9os6kz9r]

​@@mikealdana5884Luka literally learned from DIRK HIMSELF IN DALLAS 😊

[@kanajingly8957]

@@mikealdana5884 Bullshit, there are highlights of Hakeem using that move, but no one talks about it. Dirk really made it famous though.

[@Tuuufff]

Tbh if fans voted they would pick dirk one legged fadeaway as the logo

[@lawrencegoggans2x]

My favorite player of all-time! I wrote him in the Summer of 2001 and that October 10th, 2001 one day before school a White envelope with green stripes showed up and it was Dirk posting up in a Autographed picture, signed by him.. two weeks before my birthday.. That was one of the greatest gifts ever. He played a big role in this kid from Cleveland's love for the game, being able to impact the game while being unorthodox was truly groundbreaking and changed the game. I've been locked in as a fan of his since 2000-2001. I'll definitely enjoy this one! Thank you Dirk & Much love.. #AllTheSmoke #DirkFan #JustAKidFromCleveland

[@AndresMartinez-qb9ht]

still can't get over the fact that Dirk swept 2011 Lakers.

[@Davivd2]

That's awesome. Dirk is a classy dude.

[@steviechampagne]

@@AndresMartinez-qb9htCrazzyy to think about. He beat the blazers, the thunder, the lakers, and the super team heat. 100% earned his place as one of the GREATS of the game

[@davidpeters3857]

Wow,that’s brilliant brother

[@jakeb3055]

Wow, man, that’s an amazing gift. That’s very special

[@aiyachristian]

Before Jokic, there was Dirk. Dude just balled out every night, no trash talk, no extra bullshit, dude just went out, busted teams asses, then went home

[@wisbarajas1829]

im 99% sure he used to trashtalk

[@ericzamudio2905]

​@@wisbarajas1829BURGER

[@deucefilmz5884]

@@wisbarajas1829definitely 😂

[@shakarussanders9911]

​@@wisbarajas1829He trashed talked he would say hamburger after a made shot 😂

[@dxmc1813]

One trash talk that he said to some players is "You better start learning Mandarin, 'cause you'll be playing in China very soon"

[@wr5458]

Dirk did amazing things for the city of Dallas and is universally respected on/off the court. One of the greatest careers ever.

[@JonathanWoodall]

If we’re talking the great sport stories/narratives, Dirk is a top 5 career. One of the best sports stories ever.

[@Mambafadeaway824]

Stop the glazing lol

[@silewis9396]

Top 5 in all sports ever? 🤨

[@kanajingly8957]

I wouldn't go that far. Still a great finals run though, particularly sweet taking down Miami at the end.

[@JonathanWoodall]

I meant NBA@@silewis9396

[@tyronevaldez-kruger5313]

​@@silewis9396 He's not top 5 stories in all sports for sure. Too many incredible players with a great impact on the game of basketball alone: Bill Russell, MJ, West, Wilt, Kareem, Shaq, Hakeem, Allen Iverson, Steph, Durant, Bird & Magic, Jokic. Special about Dirk is he not only changed the game like the aforementioned but also his loyalty to 1 franchise that could compete because of him - he might be top 5 right there. Or I'm a little biased due to my citizenship

[@nickgriffin8344]

The way Jackson and Barnes respect Dirk is wild. You can tell they really love him.

[@dariusjohnson9429]

Dirk was an animal!!!!!!! The second best international player ever (Hakeem 1)! He really put fear in you because he was a walking bucket and you knew what he was gonna do but still couldn’t stop it. Glad I got to watch him play.

[@LoganNagol]

What about Hakeem

[@daddywalker6133]

Was the best…Jokic gnna overtake that title lol

[@realrocg2509]

@@LoganNagolhe definitely was the best by far on both sides!

[@CherylMizell-tw4xz]

No. That would be the Dream from Houston

[@willburke8373]

hakeem is def the best international player ever.

[@soldierof239]

"Without '06 and '07, I wouldn't have been the closer in '11" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JorgeGarcia-xd6ve]

Bars

[@214dallasnicoTX]

Dirk gave me my whole childhood I’ll never forget all the ups and downs from “06” to “11” thank you for making us champs forever

[@DJFINESSK214]

triple d stand up

[@jfromstate8581]

Dallas for life !!!

[@vc5917]

Same here man Dirk is my idol. I will meet him one day.

[@dennisguzman7861]

Dirk and Kobe were my idols growing up, and I'm glad that Dirk has had such a good life after retirement, having to be able to spend time with his children and friends ❤. RIP Mamba ❤

[@jimmyrodriguez5670]

My 2 favorites as well.

[@gregkleinfall1901]

God bless Caron Butler. He deserved that championship ring as much as anyone.

[@KingoftheJungle214]

He didn’t but I hear you. Marion being in the starting lineup over him was big

[@darrenking8943]

​@@KingoftheJungle214he was hurt

[@KingoftheJungle214]

@@darrenking8943 ok and ?

[@vc5917]

@@KingoftheJungle214Dallas was a way better team when butler was healthy i remember we were breaking everyone streak that season and Butler was balling

[@cwl1919]

Dirk’s HOF speech was funny af. If you’re a fan of Dirk you’ll enjoy it. 🤣

[@SuperJoshuaWorld64]

I'll have to check it out

[@January6thugs]

1 trick pony. 20 years and barely "won" 1 finals against Miami Heat big 3 and 12 minimum salary guys/injured role players.

[@SuperJoshuaWorld64]

@@January6thugsbarely?? Tons of hof players haven't even won one.. What are you talking about dude

[@January6thugs]

@@SuperJoshuaWorld64 Norris Cole has 2, is he HoF?

[@SuperJoshuaWorld64]

@@January6thugs you made no point with that comment

[@gbone1812]

All Hail the Mighty Dirk. 2011 NBA championship greatest run of all time

[@January6thugs]

1 trick pony. 20 years and barely "won" 1 finals against Miami Heat big 3 and 12 minimum salary guys/injured role players.

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

@@January6thugsMAGA!

[@January6thugs]

@@GeorgeZimmermen loser

[@krue14]

I was in a dallas highschool during that 2011 championship run. Never experienced an entire city get excited like that before. It was a joy to be a part of that journey. What a great podcast interview too!

[@geraldwallace5513]

Same, so many people were excited for lebron to smack the mavs but when we won, it was something special fr

[@SCRIBNERDFW]

I talk about that exact “feeling” every time the 2011 Mavs got brought up. Truly something special

[@jimmyrodriguez5670]

It's a shame that area is so obsessed with the Cowboys. I really thought, when I moved there in 2014, that there would be more hype and loyalty towards the Mavs.

[@FiftyCircles]

Bro how much Stephen and Matt keep giving Dirk his flowers and reinforce to him how good he was in the league brings a smile to my face. Dirk will always be my favourite NBA player all time

[@peeron6829]

put a smile on my face aswell

[@careymahoney4058]

"Nowitzki is a scrub." - my mate during Dirk's rookie season. Damn straight I've never let him forget it lmao This ain't even close to his worst call, his dumb ass is a hot take machine 😆

[@deucefilmz5884]

😭😭😭think we all got one like that

[@TheREALConverse12]

I once said kc is gonna regret starting Patrick mahomes over Alex smith

[@gregrivers3262]

Dirk possibly means more to the people of Dallas than any Cowboys player ever. So glad he was our guy from beginning to end.

[@lakersin556]

Cap. Have you ever heard of Emmitt Smith or Troy Aikman? I can name a few more if you want me to.

[@kennethhill613]

Ima Spurs fan and we respected the hell out of Dirk..crazy unstoppable nightmare match up..couldn't imagine the heartbreak seeing him not on court anymore for the Mavericks.

[@lancele8949]

@@lakersin556is there a Troy or Emmitt street in Dallas?

[@theAOWILLIAMSshow]

This is true. We don't even talk about those other guys anymore. Hell, Emmett went and played for a whole nother team at one point. Still big to us, but Dirk never left

[@nickgrantham4013]

Dirk is one of one. We will never see a guy like this again.

[@yoe91]

11:38 Dirk's mentor back in Germany. If you haven't already, go check out Nowitzki's HOF speech and catch the moment he talks to his mentor in the crowd, his mentor's expression is indescribable. Powerful moment.

[@user-th9os6kz9r]

Holgar is a legend in Dallas 😂😂

[@hiveship1]

We love Dirk. What an amazing, kind, humble, generous person. He was the best ambassador for the NBA.

[@Alanwarner__44]

Nicest, best most humble player of all time. Not even a mavs fan. How could you not love this guy

[@sowells22]

I love how Dirk brought up that the one legged shot didn't come to the second half of his career. People try to relegate him to just that shot alone and he was way more than that. He gave your favorite power forward nightmares. His first 10 years he was a slightly slower KD and had some decent athleticism to him believe it or not. He played so many years it's almost like he had two careers. My GOAT FOREVER!!!!!

[@dreamybuys1133]

the man gave his life, health, knees to basketball and the city of Dallas. one of my favorite players growing up, hope the 2nd half of his life is more fulfilling than the first.

[@kerryrivers9869]

I think I've heard Dirk tell these stories a million times and they still never gets old.

[@SonGohan01107]

One of the greatest PF of all time ☝🏾

[@jamesprall9964]

3rd best

[@Maxjuliann]

Timmy KG Dirk 😊

[@sh00ner]

Legit one of the chillest human beings on earth, man. The world would be a way better place if everyone was as classy as Dirk.

[@Starsdad12345]

You can tell jax and dirk have nothing but live for each other. This is what sports use to be about. Best podcast going. Well done fellas

[@staceyabar5693]

I remember Steve and Dirk talking about their early years and how bad they were and couldn't believe they got picked. It's amazing to see them celebrate each other and respect the hard work they each put into their craft.

[@SpencerStriderEnthusiast]

2011 mavs title team the best championship run/team I ever watched. So many deserving HOF or former all stars on that roster who got a ring. I remember in that playoff run they'd be down 10-15 points with 6 minutes to go in the 4th vs OKC and Miami and somehow every single possession would go the way they needed offensively and defensively for them to be able to win. OKC had Durant Westbrook and Harden at the time. They were also the first team to sweep Phil Jackson in the playoffs stopping the Lakers and Kobe at their chance at a 3 peat. After that you knew it was destiny for the Mavericks and the torch being passed to Dirk and the team to finally get their long over due ring. The playoff run had the story line of Dirk's whole career being known as a choker due to his past failures in the playoffs to becoming one of the greatest closers of all time. That Mavs team was also the first team in NBA history to go down twice in the NBA finals at 1-0 than down 2-1 and comeback and win it all, against arguably the greatest player of all time and arguably the second greatest SG of all time. When they lost game 1 the Miami Heat looked like the Monstars from space jam dunking all over the Mavs who were always known as having soft defense, so Rick Carlisle switched to a zone defense which proved to be vital in closing off the paint with a DPOY winner Tyson Chandler while also exposing Lebron in the clutch for having no bag except putting his head down and charging to the hoop. Dirk had also lost to this same exact team in the finals in 2006 when the Mavericks were up 2-0 in the series so they already had a history. Down 1-0 in Game 2 of the 2011 NBA finals the Mavs found themselves down 15 points with 7 mins to play in the 4th quarter about to go down 2-0 in the series while also going down that same choker path that always plagued them. The Mavericks then had one of the greatest comebacks in NBA finals history erasing that 15 point lead with 7 minutes to play and won the game on a Dirk Nowitzki layup to tie it 1-1. They lost Game 3 going down 2-1 in the series and in game 4 were trailing in the 4th quarter once again, but the Mavericks rallied a 21-9 run over the last 10 minutes of the 4th quarter to win 86-83. Dirk also hit the shot with 14 seconds left in this game as well. The rest is history, the Miami Heat pretty depleted after blowing those huge 4th quarter leads while Lebron's clutch abilities getting exposed in the process combined with Dirk putting together one of the greatest NBA finals performances since Michael Jordan led the Mavericks and the HOFer to their first title in franchise history. One of the most deserving championships of all time and I don't know how anything could top it. The story of dirk's career is amazing, it's almost like he failed so much that nothing could effect him anymore and he became invincible. It was a transition period in the league where the Lakers finally fell off and Lebron had not won a title yet, so these other HOF and former All star players had a chance to finally get their ring. The team also had Jason Kidd, jason Terry, Peja, Shawn Marion, Tyson Chandler, Caron Butler as former All Stars who all were way more experienced than their competition.

[@CstWstFllwer]

yea i agree Lebron doesnt have a bag. He just rhinosaurus barrels to the basket like the rhino from donkey kong country muscling through like a "freight train" like they call him or he just shoots a long bomb three & drains it. Other than that I cant think of anything else he does.

[@chrishinkle1764]

Exactly - that Mavs team was absolutely loaded. When Caron Butler was healthy even the second team was starting caliber. For example, Brendan Haywood was the Mavs starter for a few years after Tyson left and he was Tyson's backup on that title team. Peja was pretty much broken down at that point but most of the rest of the guys were just a little bit past their respective primes yet still very effective.

[@raymondpolanco2]

My favorite player growing up! Much respect to MJ, Kobe & LeBron but my Goat is Dirk! Met him a few times, real humble and nice Legend

[@kanajingly8957]

Yeah all the other 3 on that list are assholes too. And Dirk was a better player than Kobe, he knew how to balance iso scoring with moving the ball and shot with more efficiency. He just never had a teammate like Shaq by his side ever like most.

[@1Solace]

​@@kanajingly8957lol better player than Kobe

[@ayoitzslayer]

​@@kanajingly8957put the pipe down dirk is good kobe is great lmao

[@young_fenix]

@@kanajingly8957 dirk was better on defence than kobe? more to the game than just the offensive side

[@LukaDaGoat77]

Anytime I see anything Dirk, I stop whatever I'm doing. Dude is a legend.

[@Base_TrapGeeZUZ]

The legend himself 🫡

[@jamesacosta8934]

The Man the Myth the Legend .... Dirk Nowitzki

[@ValDone13]

I didnt even started the video to know this episode will be EPIC!!! Thank you guys for this great interview with a living german LEGEND!!!

[@user-ho1vf6eu7c]

Look at Dirk man, so inspirational

[@HansJochenUndermaier12221]

Dankeschön für das Interview mit Dirk Nowitzki. Its very different from German Interviews. Finally a long, interesting 100% Basketball Deep Talk with Dirk. 🙏🙏🙏

[@chesah]

Ja Mann, viel entspannter zuzuhören als bei den meisten hier in D.

[@staciecarter5361]

Dirks run to the championship was one of the most amazing moments in sports. He put his team on his back all the way to the chip.

[@realrocg2509]

Homie balled tf out gave everyone buckets!!!

[@leatherface964]

Finally, I've bee waiting for weeks for this interview. I love Dirk to death. Great man and happy I watched his whole career

[@Sam-ji1fu]

Love Dirk, the man is a legend and truly underrated. His name should always be mentioned amongst the greatest PFs of all time.

[@jaymacdonnell4730]

Classy dude on and off the court. One of the great ambassadors for the game!

[@bigbilliams4233]

I get so emotional every time I watch dirk, man. That guy is #2 on my sports hero list and if I wasn’t Filipino, he’d most definitely be #1. Long live Dirk

[@kevinsitooo_7423]

Dirk saying lil Kim and foxie brown was his crushes growing up is hilarious 🤣🤣🤣

[@theoldbk5419]

The fact that Dirk is so humble and such a great person, you would never know he was a pure monster during his career!!!

[@Zenki8118]

Dirk was on another level in 2011. Just, damn. He was the best basketball player in the world that year. The most satisfying championship run besides the 04 Pistons.

[@David-mu8hn]

Been watching the NBA Regular Season and Playoffs since 1997. 2011 is STILL the best Playoff run I have ever seen. Dirk was on a mission 🔥🔥

[@jblaze600]

It was such a honor to watch Dirk’s career. Best euro player I’ve ever watched. That pull up 3 and one-leg fadeaway is iconic.

[@shakarussanders9911]

Dirk is so beloved here in the Dallas/Ft Worth area! We celebrated that 2011 title run for a long time! If the Texas Rangers didn't win the World Series this year we would still be over celebrating that Mavs run 😄

[@DanClarkComedy1]

Dirk is my all time favorite player. I’ll never forget watching him live but watching him shoot a few hours before the game. I had never seen someone shoot for an hour and not miss a single shot until that day and I have never seen it since. He was and is incredible as a player and a human.

[@Abdul-bi7hn]

Matt Barnes really sounds like a reporter. He asks great questions. Shit I didn’t even know I wanted to know

[@LCalixto]

Imagine prime Luka and prime Dirk playing together for Dallas. That will be a amazing team surrounded with good shooters and a good center 👌.

[@Trey7105]

It would a very hard team to beat

[@divadrestas]

This was such a great interview. So much mutual respect, just friends talking about good times. Watched the whole interview.

[@xavierfernandez53]

Best Pf of all time

[@macjames2361]

I remember tryna hit the dirk fadeaway for hours as a kid in the backyard. He cemented himself in history forsure !

[@mac31903]

He stayed with the mavs even his salary was cut Legend

[@SergioGarza-vv2fk]

I have so much respect for a player such as Dirk who goes through the struggle and perseveres to win a championship. He could have left in free agency or asked for a trade, but instead kept grinding and achieved the ultimate goal.

[@kj_ny_]

Dirk will be immortalized for that 2011 championship. He may be the only player to go against the absolute best players/teams and beat them all without any other real stars (Jason Kidd was in his 16th season).

[@stelzi290888]

I saw Dirk playing against my hometown team back in Germany the year before the was drafted. He was like 6´10 - 6´11 and so quick with the ball in his hands, I had never seen that before. My team started off with a center on him but switched to a smaller guard. Nothing worked out, he was a matchup nightmare

[@peeron6829]

wie cool 😂 aber war bestimmt nicht angenehm gegen Ihn zu spielen

[@monicajones5146]

My favorite Maverick!!! Congratulations Dirk! Love the interview 👏🏾👏🏾

[@neteroshi]

As a Heat lifer, thank you Dirk. You’re my favorite nemesis for my squad, forever!

[@BJT_89]

I didn’t like Dirk when he came into the league. I loved old school, big man, back to the basket basketball and his game drove me nuts. I grew to enjoy his style and him as a man. Definition of class and being humble.

[@stingrey1571]

everyone credits steph for the craze of "anyone can shoot 3s". yes true to some extent. but it was dirk who truly started the trend. he is why brook lopez, KD, and other bigs and stretch players developed outside shots.

[@letmerap]

as a Laker fan hurt seeing him kill our chance at a 3 Peat but man was he on a whole other level, nothing but respect for his game and now as just a human being. one of my favorite players ever euro or not changed the game forever, we love you Dirk! Legend

[@Axel2992]

This is the best Dirk interview out no lie. Amazing content

[@user-us5tn2ol6x]

Yeah it’s great. Love learning this stuff.

[@zacks3288]

Dirk was so fun to watch! Straight legend and truly one of a kind!

[@franciscogalan9054]

One of my favorite episodes so far! Thank you for bringing Dirk on, he was a pleasure to watch during his run 🙏🏾

[@mgioia2]

A legend, absolutely great human being, thanks for this one.

[@benlundgren3760]

Dirk is one of the greats he put a franchise on his shoulders and not a lot of players can do that

[@d.robertson2861]

You realize how respected you are in the league when teams put a target on your back when they play you. That was Dirk. Dude was a straight killer on the court and had balls...As a lifelong Laker fan I would watch Dallas just because of Dirk. The first 7+ player shooting 3's and a nice mid-range that you respected, and a player you knew was taking that last shot to win the game. Matt & Cap J, keep doing your thang, this was another outstanding episode.

[@TheSoulstar7]

One of the greatest players ever. One of my favorite title runs is Dirk’s 2011 masterclass. I revisit that run often. Great guest!

[@Dmarz89]

The mf GOAT! Dirk had a huge impact on my life being from and growing up in Dallas as a basketball fan. Couple times when I was down bad not feeling like I wanted to keep moving forward, I would watch a game and here comes Dirk being that Guy busting everybody ass on the court and being humble showing that it takes hard work and dedication to succeed and be great. That had a profound effect on me as a young adult, Dirk is Dallas!

[@letsbereal7897]

Dirk really is the man, wow…true definition of class act

[@BrokeRichAnt7]

Dirk Nowitzki Is Once, ForEver And Always A Living Legend No Question! Thank You Swish41!!!! ✅✅✅✅👍🏾

[@DrenchProductions]

My 🐐!!!! Thank you for bringing us the chip Dirk. 41 forever 🙌🏾

[@user-yz1id7wc7q]

People talk about the We Believe warriors like they won a championship 😂, they one one playoff series and missed the playoffs for the next 5 years

[@marcosgarcia-3696]

I’m a spurs fan through and through, and will never have a bad thing to say about this legend! The most un-guard-able shot in nba history right next to Kareem’s!

[@kdw0381]

Legendary interview. Loved listening to him walk through his career

[@shurikn1337]

I enjoyed this a lot. Being a 46 y.o. German who's been into Basketball and Hip Hop during the 90s of course, but basically my whole life, this was so wholesome. Thanks! One love ❤️

[@peeron6829]

Ich hab heute erst bemerkt wie unfassbar gut dieser Mann ist/war. Natürlich kennt man ihn hier und weiß dass er in der NBA gespielt hat aber Basketball ist halt nicht so groß hier und ich kenn glaub ich nur eine Person die überhaupt Basketball guckt 😂 hab zufälligerweise heute einfach ein paar Clips von ihm angeschaut und realisiert was für eine Legende er für den Sport ist und wie loyal er für die Mavericks über seiner gesamten Laufbahn hin war und wie stark sein 2011 run war (ich kenn mich null aus mit Basketball aber den Kommentaren nach zu urteilen hat er viele der stärksten Teams zu der Zeit auseinander genommen). Ich habe gerade viel mehr Respekt für Ihn gewonnen einfach weil ich mich mehr mit Ihm auseinandergesetzt habe. Legende dieser Dirk :) sry wollte garnicht so viel schreiben musste aber jezt einfach mal raus 😂

[@joseleal9450]

Man, congrats for this podcast from Portugal. You guys do an amazing job. It's one of my favourite shows for some time. Hats off to you guys, really... Great stuff. Wish you guys the best, you deserve it.

[@sirdope2575]

HE AND NASH .. THE REASONS WHY I WATCH NBA... WOKE UP IN EARLY MORNING ON THE WEEKEND JUST TO WATCH THE DUO PLAY

[@user-uf6wx5zb4b]

dirk imo is the best shooting big man ever. he changed the game and he needs to be in the texas hall of fame

[@heykk723]

You guy's interviewing skills and transitioning from topic to topic has come a long way. very seamless

[@that41guy94]

love Dirk. loyalty and humility personified.

[@AsuniaWRobertson]

First of all, I love the show. I've watched all 3 of your careers. I went to Muncie Central HS, graduated and grew up with Bonzi Wells, ask him. I went to Germany in 1994 and moved back to America in 2023. I LOVE Dirk, I've lived in Germany more years than I've lived in America. I was so happy when Germany won the World Championships. But USA is about to shut ALL that shit down. I think that Dirk revolutionized the game as much as Steph has. ALL of these Euros are here because of Dirk. He opened the door. The original 7 ft, face-up, stretch 4.

[@michaeltinishanay655]

My favorite player of all time. He’s the reason I got into Basketball. That team with him, Nash and Finley was great. I wished Nash would have stayed when he was playing at an MVP level. None the less true legend of the game.

[@CarlJunior420]

Finally y’all got The Tall Baller from the G on here! Y’all still gotta get Duncan, Ray Allen, Ben Wallace, BRoy, S. Francis, & The Matrix on the podcast!

[@Phoenix-nl2ut]

Have they had arrest on? That would be good too.

[@January6thugs]

1 trick pony. 20 years and barely "won" 1 finals against Miami Heat big 3 and 12 minimum salary guys/injured role players.

[@vittiriowashington5211]

​@@Phoenix-nl2utArtest? Yeah

[@fritzfischer3648]

@@January6thugsyou are a poor man.

[@thomaszach43]

​@@January6thugs thankfully everyone ignored your dumb comment.

[@OCHitters]

I remember the feeling before game 1 against the Lakers. They always got the best of us when it mattered. I couldnt face going into work and hear it from all the Laker fans. That playoffs was surreal. So many games we trailed in those playoffs, supposed to loose and Dirk would just find a way to score in those closing minuets.

[@dmdasoriginal2714]

You just hit it with „surreal“. I totally agree and feel the same about that run.

[@ronaldderr]

My fav player of all time! It’s about time my boy get some love. He made me fall in love with the game of basketball 🏀

[@eddieclay92]

I love Dirk man. So much respect for him. 💯

[@JhanSolo3891]

Dope interview. Need to hear more from him he’s respected and definitely has the stories.

[@TheLaxjo5]

One of the most humble,underrated HOF players EVER

[@stingrey1571]

like dirk said, it is crazy to think. dirk is the greatest european player...for now.