FULL CEREMONY | The Dallas Mavericks & NBA Legends Honor Dirk Nowitzki | April 9, 2019

The Dallas Mavericks and NBA legends honor Dirk Nowitzki and his fantastic 21-seasons as a Dallas Maverick.
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[@sockhopper]

Dirk took a $15 million pay cut that took him from being the second highest paid player in the NBA, to becoming the lowest paid starter on his team. Also, at one point, he had two $90 million contract offers from both the Rockets and Lakers. He declined both and took a $25 million contract to stay in Dallas. Loyal to the core.

[@akkamasn86]

@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C who asked?

[@tommyrex6648]

@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C You had trouble following the prompt in school writing assigments I bet. Take your Soccer/Football arrogance somewhere else, this has nothing to do with that.

[@xooperz]

That's what many players lack nowadays. I also understand why someone would swap teams for more money, but it's not like 25 million is unliveable, or that someone changes to a better team to win more trophies. I respect these people the most, no matter the sport; football (soccer), basketball, ice hockey. They also tend to be very down-to-earth and humble.

[@riedonborn8602]

he's not going for the money. Dirk just love to play BASKETBALL!

[@miorionomichi]

@@riedonborn8602 im sure Cuban gave him Bonuses , Lifetime Perks , Investments so it wasnt that bad

[@capadzcabrera]

Every star this generation: You can't win a chip with just one all star and a bunch veteran role players. Dirk: Hold my one legged fade away

[@marufjaved6551]

Christian Joel Cabrera clandler was great too back then

[@dannyreeder9468]

the 2016 cavs chip team had one all star that season.................

[@Judahseed]

Yes!!!

[@dannyreeder9468]

@JCB JCB he wasn't a all star in 2016..........

[@shubhamlele5395]

@@dannyreeder9468 that's sad cause Kyrie dropped 27 a game in the finals

[@kk-sr1wl]

bird shows up you know it's real

[@OMOMOMOMOM190]

Jheez the pop larry bird gets anytime hes on camera never ceases to amaze me

[@bamaniner]

Facts!!

[@daffyduckfan4478]

MM MM You know it’s real when Shawn kemp come out. Where the fuck did they find that brother.

[@joberto100]

MANCHESTER UNITED F.C go away if you cant respect other sports or other legends

[@mrawesome3959]

DaffyDuckFan for real tho!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wwebb1]

When Larry Legend makes it to your retirement ceremony you know you’re one of the greatest to ever play the game. Thank you Dirk!

[@vekuboi]

And Kemp. Where did they find that brother

[@edwindelgado3332]

That is for sure LB is great

[@JohnJohn-qj4sc]

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@norvinzor]

This is probably the greatest retirement announcement ever.

[@timhoward5]

Ceremony*

[@austinfull8941]

My favorite is Tim Duncan's tho.

[@fredricklloyd5300]

Old school retirement ceremony. Well deserved.

[@erikk27a]

Kobe my all time favorite. This one was close.

[@danielyankun3605]

Larry birds ceremony was on a night where there wasn't even a game and they sold out the Boston Garden. This isn't quite on that level.

[@andreagori5634]

this ceremony make me understand why he never left the mavs

[@andreagori5634]

@Gui MV no i'm not, i'm a rockets fan.. i come from italy

[@dfjr1990]

@@andreagori5634 your team taking Ls tonight buddy

[@andreagori5634]

@@dfjr1990 morey have do a bad job this year, i don't expect much for the next 5 years at least.. thats was the year of the now or never and we should been taken another star for do that.. like that we aren't competitive

[@josephdelacruz3454]

@@andreagori5634 ilove the way dirk when he plays...specially with spurs...i didnt even know if i love him or what..hahahah😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nicolaszyx3120]

For every Mavs fan Dirk is a GOAT 💙

[@minchutong9296]

Dirk Nowtizki is the man: Who beat OKC big three, Kobe and the Miami Big three. Took a pay-cut and stay with the Mavs in their highs and lows. Loyalty to the core Yes it's only one title but that title is SOLID !

[@gravitykat714]

Min Chu Tong Add that Blazers team too. Brandon Roy and Lamarcus Aldridge in there primes weren’t a joke either

[@lht2007]

Man! that time was truely one of the best nba team Ever!

[@MIKEYTATE88]

And the lakers! The champions at the time.

[@bryanjacob6708]

Mikey T back to back champs at that

[@mojonuggets0]

Min Chu Tong goddamn right about that

[@renceilaya3562]

Pippen: "You are one of the best" Legends recognize legends..

[@potsmokingrandma5938]

** game recognize game

[@patrickbyrne5070]

Real recognise real

[@capitanfuturo594]

Pippen is a legend ?

[@grantlucas3800]

Capitan Futuro the hell🤣

[@Jstacksxxx]

@@capitanfuturo594 did you watch basketball in the 90s?

[@sp6210]

Dirk: one of the best, most loyal players in NBA history. A true role model.

[@toxic_2350]

sp6210 *the* most loyal player

[@stkrd1467]

@CellGeist Tim was ready to leave the Spurs though

[@MozTheBoz]

There will be a new holiday or a street named after Dirk in Dallas

[@vernpascal1531]

I've always been a huge Laker fan going back to the days of Wilt,but Dirk was on another level. I'll never forget how incredible he was when The Mavs beat the Lakers and Heat for championship.

[@venom74799]

Players this generation can learn a thing or a hundred from this man. Loyalty, commitment, having fun on the court, and manning up when it’s the hardest.

[@griffgarris0n]

Looking thru the comments you can clearly see that Dirk Nowitzki is one of the most well respected NBA players of our generation.

[@lastdeadunicorn]

not just of our generation. EVERY Generation

[@Kiviantares]

he always was humble

[@SiitosKettu]

Whatz not to love🤗

[@cortezmauricio56]

yup

[@arung7205]

Underrated too and under appreciated

[@tmzebe530]

Cuban takes a lot of heat, but this man is a GREAT owner

[@adnannaser9937]

Quite literally the Miami heat

[@Nathand0992]

Until he gets caught up in politics .

[@enigmalabyrinth]

He truly cares about his players! Example: He went and found Delonte West.

[@jolguer27]

@Korniljus Popaj humans with a soul perhaps . Man you life probably sucks if you think cause that dude was a drug addict don’t deserve a second chance we all do . Good luck in life cause it sure does you will need it .

[@ugayfankz9681]

dirk has the most precious and well deserve championship ring in the history...not to disrespect jordan...but dirk won a ring with out the calliber of scottie pippen in his side

[@melanatedgod5337]

That ain't disrespect. It's the truth!!!

[@MeLoveParisHilton]

Hakeem run from the 6th seed is another one.

[@ethanhwhite1455]

ugnius ugnisu Dwayne Wade in 06 is up their too.

[@curtischan377]

Ethan White yeah it was but Dwayne had shaq too

[@ethanhwhite1455]

Curtis Chan That’s fair, I’m the biggest heat fan you’ll ever meet so maybe I’m a little biased but I agree with you.

[@FadingVitals]

More than 31.000 Points, 11.000 Rebounds, 3.000 Assists, 1.000 Blocks, 1.000 Steals und 1.500 3-points. All for the Mavericks.

[@ThisIsBloodyyyOfficial]

und?

[@scotthp8948]

421 dunks

[@atn64ftw91]

Guck nicht auf mein Profilbild! German for and and or just a typo

[@LoGiiKzTV]

Don’t forget that he played over 1,500 games with the Mavs out of a little over 3k games ever played by the whole franchise itself. So he pretty much has played half the games that the Mavs have existed. Truly amazing!

[@ninjamasterguy5239]

More than 31,000 Points, 11,000 Rebounds, 3,000 Assists, 1,000 Blocks, 1,000 Steals and 1,500 3-points. All for the Mavericks* You are welcome for fixing your comment you can copy and paste this btw.

[@tomasr876]

Props to Mark Cuban, can you imagine how much work he had to put in to get all these stars and Bush? Great job, beautiful shit.

[@hsdonn664]

I thought same. I am not even a mavericks fan but I think this is one of the most well organized and thoughtful ceremony I have seen in NBA. We can feel how much the Mavericks cared on Dirk.

[@UnknownPerson-ul1fn]

@@hsdonn664 its because mark cuban is the best owner ever... he is always present in evry mavs game... hes not your typical owner you just watch the game upstairs

[@M1key]

@@UnknownPerson-ul1fn Tell em!

[@MozTheBoz]

Imagine how big his jersey retirement will be next year

[@amantilla13]

@@MozTheBoz imagine the ceremony for his statue in front of the american airlines center.

[@collinowen7423]

Luka got to see the admiration of dirk in this city.... and how great this organization truly is. After this ceremony, Luka will be a mavs for life.

[@ML-mx3mm]

Collin Owen god i hope so

[@thenewme9903]

My lakers will get luka brah.. luka deserves to be in lakers not in that kind of franchise..

[@ML-mx3mm]

KIKONG KALIKOT lol good luck with that broheme

[@XX2Media]

@@thenewme9903 Oh, you mean the kind of franchise that prefers to win its titles the old fashioned way? Luka looks up to Dirk for sure as a European and may very well follow his example. Doing so would make him a deity in these parts and Luka knows it. Trust me, he doesn't want any part of the Buss Bus.

[@potato-whiz]

🤞

[@charbelh.boutros4971]

I love that Shawn Kemp is finally getting a bit of long overdue recognition; albeit indirectly. Classy gesture by Dirk.

[@vinnyl264]

Kemp ruined his career too early. That’s why he’s not as respected

[@magicofshootingstar5825]

Dirk has said that he didn't know what the celebration includes and didn't know about the legends on floor. So I guess more like thank Mavs organization 😃

[@paulpsycho78]

​@magicofshootingstar5825 these guys plus bird are dirks favorite players growing up

[@Jjjeeztgravy]

“Greatest athlete in the history of Dallas.” I love my Cowboys but this is a true statement.

[@gemrpt26]

sufsufsufsufsuf Deion Sanders come to mind. Love Dirk tho.

[@brentwilson6398]

Renji Abarai Deion didn’t spend his whole career in Dallas

[@gemrpt26]

Brent Wilson Oh thats true . Good point. Thank you.

[@jordanhiggins5860]

As a lifelong Dallas area resident and sports fan. I agree

[@yom0mma214]

@@jordanhiggins5860 true bro eveybody here loves Dirk

[@nogahlerman6137]

you can't spell DALLAS MAVERICKS without D-I-R-K...

[@TwoLameTwinz]

Nogah Lerman Holy shit...you’re right!

[@Shualiksik]

you can't spell it without Dick either

[@frishan]

@@Shualiksik Missed me with all that *GAYSHIT*

[@congydave]

I can. ALLAS MAVECS. No sorry I can't actually

[@CreepermanMr]

Nogah Lerman Allas Mavecs

[@Gray.12]

When you get chosen to appear in a future HOF's retirement ceremony, you're a legend. When you have enough money to pay for legendary players to attend a retirement ceremony, you're a legend. When your owner spends this much just for your retirement ceremony, you're a legend. When you have "a job for life", you're a legend. When you talk about legendary players and they show up in your retirement ceremony, you're a legend. When you're one of my fave players, you're a legend. When you're Dirk Nowitzki, you're a legend.

[@shibinmathew1557]

You're a legend for writing this.

[@DoubleAgentM]

Shibin Mathew you’re a legend for pointing out that he’s a legend

[@thenewme9903]

Iam watching pornhub everyday.. am i legend too??

[@caramelkisses8857]

KIKONG KALIKOT ya know what? To Pornhub you are... lol

[@Leo-bd7fw]

@@DoubleAgentM and you are a legend for pointing out that he's a legend for pointing out that he's a legend for pointing out that dirk's a legend

[@jessicalouissaint122]

What makes Dirk really great: He always stayed the same humble, friendly person, inspite all of his outstanding success, and he got lucky to find such a remarkable wife.

[@randyh.7782]

I wholeheartedly agree. Nothing but the truth.

[@grantlucas3800]

Humble, yet sassy as hell at the same. No doubt he got his shots in at these other stars that tried to take him down

[@Siegeclan34]

No, SHE got lucky.

[@high-defRJ]

She's a beautiful lady! Dirk and Jessica were made for each other!!

[@AirwaveMusicTV]

One of the greatest basketball players of all time, so much respect for Dirk!

[@RadioKilledMusic]

AirwaveMusicTV you’re a good man

[@annedigitals]

I will remember Dirk as ONE player who beat the BIG THREE in MIAMI

[@metalsadman]

never forget that series 8 points by the King James xD.

[@abs1532]

I remember jason kidd locking everyone up

[@estedav1093]

Joanna Panuelos oui un super mec !

[@UdonTZai]

Amen!

[@bstacks2289]

snunja hockey stfu why you mad for😂😭

[@jonksturlason]

I cant believe they got Larry to come out and speak. Speaks miles to how respected dirk was. Amazing

[@lorenzsabbaer7725]

how respected dirk is, not was!

[@daveys7928]

U can thank Rick Carlisle for that being team mates and good friends all these years

[@fitnesswarehouse1]

Most epic ceremony I’ve ever seen. Mark Cuban defiantly spent a pretty penny on this

[@screensport6525]

dirk fully deserves it ..........

[@better_goat_]

No one: Charles Barkley: I SAYS I SAYS I SAYS

[@tiltedsalt6232]

to day “he kinda confused but he’s got the spirit”

[@GeorgeCostanza00]

Mark Cuban really pulled out all the stops. This is how you say goodbye to a legend. #ThankYouDirk

[@markwhite4348]

incredible owner

[@OhhscarTV]

Pat Riley didn’t do much for Wade. Lmao.

[@dirkdakowski9453]

Wish i coulda been there

[@TheHonestTruth]

@@dirkdakowski9453 tickets were 500 at the nosebleeds

[@darkiori87]

Dirk and Tim Duncan are two of the best and classiest players in NBA history. They didn't chase the championship and let their teams build around them. They stayed loyal to one team. Neither of them have a ego and took pay cuts to help improve the team. True legends of the NBA.

[@andrebarragan8350]

Except that is was easier for Duncan to stick with the Spurs because they were constantly put in a position to compete for titles and were successful pretty much right from when he was drafted. Dirk had the harder route and stuck by the Mavs for 13 years before winning a single titles and so his loyalty goes further than Duncan’s or Kobe’s even.

[@lhart99]

You know you're legit when Lerry "Mother-Fuckin' Legend" Bird agrees to show up at your retirement ceremony.

[@hamdiabusamra7251]

Wow LARRY BIRD? Scottie, Barkley, Kemp ??? All Came just for DIRK the Legend!!! Shows how great of a Player and Man he was. Thumbs up for Durty 👍

[@MozTheBoz]

Give credits to Mark Cuban

[@tazmissionplex]

Absolutely well deserved

[@rafa328]

It shows how much money Mark Cuban has.

[@TerminatedAccount.]

what about deletef schrempf, idiot?

[@nealtieng2935]

Charles Barkley once said....Nowtizki's first name is Irk.....

[@daltonkforsythe]

It feels like a part of my childhood is gone

[@deantackett2059]

Same bro as a Mavs fan I'm 24 and I started watching mavs in 2003 and it's like I grew up with Dirk hes been a constant in my life. I cried when i realized tonight his time is finally over.

[@TheClutchCanuck]

I’m a grizz fan, dude’s been playing since they were in Vancouver. Only other player that can say that now is Vinsanity

[@stillbobby8676]

Yup i dont know what tgis feeling is but for sum reason it feels like when someone passed away idk why. I guess its because i wont see him on the court anymore playing next year idk but wow what a ride man.

[@sa1sa624]

Dalton Forsythe yeah man I grew up watching them an the kings battleing it out in the playoffs. Sad day man

[@lukenightwalker9932]

Same here. Feel damn old now.

[@chasenickles260]

LEBRON AND THESE NEW AGE PLAYERS WILL NEVER GET THIS TYPE OF LOVE BECAUSE THEY JUMP FROM TEAM TO TEAM ...

[@byronthagoat9831]

Lies

[@thenewme9903]

Loyalty?? Fuck loyalty!!!

[@fujibooze3594]

Chase nickles That’s just stupidity you’re sprouting

[@rambox2222]

My dude lebron could move teams every year and he would have this type of ceremony where ever he went

[@kalue.3356]

@@rambox2222 not really

[@refragerator]

Dirk Nowitzki is a fantastic example of sportsmanship. He got his money, but he stayed down to earth, relatively humble, always polite, genuine. What a player, what a man. That's an example for all of us and our youth to go after.

[@cantotinioproductions7053]

Mark Cuban should keep his promise... Dirk Deserves a statue doing his fade away..

[@oldirty1980]

He will raise a Statue big as Burji Khalifa

[@owenbenedictpangan3553]

Mark is classy. Like damn.

[@jericlamb2676]

Mark cuban thinks only a revenue

[@BoxingWithChris]

Question is who's gonna be catching the fade with him lol

[@the77don]

you commented this like you dont watch basketball? He was getting a statue after the 2011 season lmao

[@cemocan166]

the perfect example that you don't need to be an asshole to be a great and competitive player. think about it, he came as a young, lanky guy from Würzburg who only had played in the 2. league in Germany. then he won every major award in the NBA, revolutionised his position and by doing so, he kept the same goofy, loveable and most importantly humble human being. that's beyond greatness!

[@danielyankun3605]

DPOY is definitely a major award and he never even got close to winning that.

[@cemocan166]

@@danielyankun3605 well, he got closer than Kyrie will ever get. as much as I admire good defense and confess that Dirk's D was at best average, major awards are championship, mvp and finals mvp.

[@paulgarcia]

Luka seeing these crowd go crazy for a guy that is loyal to one organization is special. He might stay forever too.

[@ck675]

That was a calculated move

[@cristian3024]

Thank you Dirk for kicking Lebrons ass in the finals

[@justlovenohate4662]

yea'! tim did it first then dirk made lebron another step lower than mike for the GOAT conversation. YESS..!! *not a lebron hater. lebron is great but just like most of y'all, we have our own opinion and The GOAT for me is Dirk! i mean Mike! 😂😂

[@whiteeyes4628]

@@justlovenohate4662 crack kills

[@borich8826]

Dirk nowitzki kick Lebron James for being GOAT

[@rawbee8932]

@@justlovenohate4662 the pistons made Mike quit before the finals... Lol. Thank you pistons

[@justlovenohate4662]

@@rawbee8932 tf you talkin about? your unsportsman-like pistons bad boys' days? walkin out when jordan and the bulls finally trampled them? HAHA! then they became nobodies for more than a decade. stfu. don't @me

[@joshuac6389]

Dallas has some terrific, classy fans. I know the night was about Dirk but that roar from the crowd for Larry Bird was incredible.

[@leoderosia9279]

Celtic fan here, I was really glad to see that ....Bird is my all time fave athlete as a longtime patriot, celtic, red Sox Bruins fan.

[@yasimtashir5518]

bird got old old old i am from boston love bird

[@thechoosenone9847]

Leo Derosia yeah you Celtics fan should learn this class of sportsmanship

[@noeltaylor3594]

That's the legend baby.

[@leoderosia9279]

@@thechoosenone9847 Boston fans are the absolute best and mostly sell out all 4 sports but you better hustle, win and not bitch about your huge paycheck ....Bird loves new England fans ....we are dinks to opposing players though

[@jojiepeczon02]

Made me sad when he said, "this is my last home game." And, felt so happy when Mark Cuban promised that he will put up Dirk's statue in front of the Maverick's home court. That will be the best tribute to Dirk's greatness.

[@jasoncyrilgarcia6817]

must be the most badass one-legged fadeaway statue!💯

[@screensport6525]

@@jasoncyrilgarcia6817 must be the most one-legged fadeaway *where Pau Gasol licks Dirk his ass off statue!* 💯

[@salvadorduran9519]

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[@vicgarcia776]

Dirk used to look up to these NBA Legends and now he himself has made himself as one of the greatest maverick of all time and an NBA Legend himself

[@luismendoza3943]

Imagine if dirk nowitzki becomes dallas head coach and wins a ring as a coach that will be beyond legend

[@manny6669]

With luka and kp 😍

[@janseanhernane3191]

Weirdly enough, Larry Bird was pretty darn close to doing this

[@nobodythecreator893]

The most beloved nba player ever, ima miss him playing bro

[@boujiatexas1870]

Its weird i feel the same , and that's coming from a Spurs fan as well

[@Ae86Apexi]

Timmy and Dirk are there

[@dante2965]

Tim and then Dirk

[@bigred9991]

Dirk and Timmy are 2 of the best PF's to play. Being a Dallas fan if I had the choice I would always take Dirk over Timmy but if someone said they like Timmy more I wouldn't fault them for that.

[@tutnichtnotig1297]

Thank you Dirk! Germany is proud!

[@benbobby2290]

Well said......

[@zupremetv8618]

🇩🇪🖤

[@TJansonable]

And we not often are.. luv ya dirk

[@oldirty1980]

DEUTSCHLAND IST STOLZ AUF DIRK

[@nurderbvb2027]

@@LaUtErKnALL04 ah ja...

[@Mrmaxmaxl]

You have to feel immortal in moments like these. Just wow.

[@Crizzy2swaqq]

Or probably humbled to the fullest extent

[@FrYLocK41]

@@Crizzy2swaqq He is humbled for sure and in turn the people who admire him made him immortal.

[@jaredroberts578]

Absolute facts. Such an amazing closure. Much deserved. Loved how they incorporated his legends in his ceremony. Beautiful, thanks to those who orchestrated the ordeal.

[@markescario3389]

When Pipp says " You played the game of basketball the right way" you know it's meaningful and you know you made it.

[@thebeautifulgame3531]

Love how each of those very different players has something genuine to say about Dirk: Barkley: Best human being Pippen: Played the game the right way Larry: Made/Left the game better Kemp: Keeping a player 21 years is a sign of appreciation and respect Schrempf: You carried torch for German and International basketball

[@ifym5455]

That is so true! Thank you for showcasing that.

[@williamclontz1479]

In my lifetime the cowboys have always choked, the rangers could never get it together, but Dirk brought my city a championship

[@mig50cc]

William Clontz Dirk brought the city of Dallas things that certain other superstar players (*cough cough* KD, L36ron) who have rings couldn't bring to their cities: class, humility and the ability to leave the game better than it was before he started.

[@timbaker9103]

The Cowboys brought 5 championships. What are u talking about?

[@louisanthony5566]

@@mig50cc Bron already won in Cleveland what are you talking about?

[@abhinav5259]

@@timbaker9103 he said in his lifetime , is reading that hard

[@jasoneades4706]

That sucks in my early twenties the cowboys started a Dynasty. You can't beat those year's. But the Dirk year's were definitely special and it helped us take our minds off what Jerry Jones did to the cowboys. But in that same breath Mark Cuban broke up a championship team that did the damn near impossible. Taking out okc Durant Harden and Westbrook. Sweep the Lakers Kobe Gasol taking out the Spurs Duncan Ginobili Parker then finally taken out probably one of the best teams to ever get on the court. Miami with James Bosh and Wade.

[@imnotlazy]

2 years later, this is still the best ceremony I have ever seen.

[@carolynclaire5241]

Watch the one for Larry Bird. It’s unreal.

[@evcorson]

The crowd reaction when bird gets the mic is unreal. Absolute Legend.

[@ulipeterson6112]

you can see that Dirk was really surprised that Larry Bird came to his last home game. and so was i.

[@teejaemon]

Yup. Bird don't do that. Like to anyone. Goddamn.

[@excellenceka]

@@teejaemon Because NBA legends know how good Dirk was. Real respects real. It's so sad kids now only know him from 2015 and after. Before 2014 Dirk played like a legend day in and out, was known as one of the best mid range shooters of all time. created a shot that cannot be blocked from the front. Just look at his career, 31k+ points, 1900+ 3's for a 7 footer, top 10 all time for defensive rebounds, top 6 for points, lead the mavs to like 9 or 10 straight 50 win seasons without much help, was consistent every season, played his heart out, worked harder than guys who naturally were more talented, and in doing so he became better than anyone else and one of the best to pick up a ball. Growing up in Dallas and watching him play has been such an honor. He was one of the few people to change the game of basketball. How many super stars can say they did that? Larry Legend knows Dirk is a legend. How many times this season did he get a standing ovation? Doc Rivers, the Celtics, Madison Square Garden, etc. And that's not even mentioning his loyalty. Stayed with a mediocre team for all 21 years, didn't ring chase, and had the greatest championship run we've seen in so long. #GoatNowitzki

[@paulsilas9070]

Rick Carlisle and Bird were former teammates.

[@MusicArteTux]

When dirk came into the league he was compared to Larry Bird!

[@MrJamesbound007]

this sent-off is better than having multiple rings with different teams.

[@ItsHughMungus]

MrJamesbound007 this send off > KDs rings

[@DonkeyKong_1223]

YEAH THAT FUCKING SNAKE!!!! (kD)

[@floriangromann2888]

Wow i`m from Germany and i don`t even know the rules of basketball because it`s not that popular here. I'm very impressed how you give him respect and love. Thank you for that!

[@tarik-po6gt]

Ist berühmt bro

[@diva777]

We Love Dirk here. He is beloved and one of us. Thanks Germany for giving us this legend. Cheers from Dallas.

[@gudrunbennetrothfuss2131]

@@diva777 I am a Lakers and Kobe fan from Germany, but Dirk is our Hero here, and btw.: Basketball isn't as popular as football (soccer) , but it's still a popular sport

[@tavonburns6426]

Dirk is the best EVER......

[@dmwiliams22]

We love Dirk. We are grateful for all he has brought to us. Words can never express what he means to us here in Dallas.

[@sheevedaily1060]

Nobody: Paul Pierce: I'm the best German player

[@shaunibabe1]

Hes not German

[@williamcombis4836]

@@shaunibabe1 He's Russian

[@williamcombis4836]

@baller Paul Pierce is Russian. Dirk is Chinese.

[@zhxny]

@baller nah bro it's true, Dirk is Canadian, and Paul Pierce is Filipino

[@gamingbeing3470]

@IDontCare he’s taking a shit

[@deliverydoctor]

Oh my!!! Just the fact that Larry Bird came out of hiding to honor him shows what Nowitzki means to the game. Congrats on a great career!

[@Realthinx]

Great to see those legends paying respect, even OG Pippen and Bird. 2011 unforgettable playoff run.

[@MozTheBoz]

Shawn Kemp looks greasy as fuck

[@rafa328]

Make no mistake, these men were paid for their time.

[@Realthinx]

@@rafa328 yea cause we all know Pippen and Bird only left the house that day for the money they urgently need.. right? xD laughable wanna-be hater.

[@curtischan377]

Dirk is the definition of selflessness

[@aspiwri664]

Nobody: Charles Barkley: I SAYS!

[@nutman89]

MAN! That drove me NUTS! Dude needs to go back to 4th grade English

[@rafaelruiz2149]

I'm a life long Spurs fan. And even this made me cry. Dirk was one of those players/teams that I hated going up against. Just because he was just. that. damn. good. You will be missed, Good Sir. Much Respect.

[@bigtimeaze-azeramos9645]

I remember in 2014, he almost beat the spurs in the playoffs, but the spurs won the series

[@dynamicvoltage9765]

I'm a Mavs fan and I think Spurs and Mavs fans truly respects each other's teams during their rivalry. I think Pop is the greatest coach in NBA history. Great rivalry with lots of mutual respect. You don't see that EVER.

[@Antares070]

Same here, Celtics fan since my childhood and Dirk is one of my favourite players ever, Respect..41 will never be forgotten..

[@megacaptcha5894]

41 and 21. Dirk and Duncan. The 2 greatest PFs of all time and amazing and humble people. Mad respect

[@asurfer7741]

Being a mavs fan I felt the same way about Duncan , TD is a legend and just as humble props to you my guy!

[@dzdogg]

Dirk is the Keanu Reeves of basketball. So humble and down to earth.

[@mickeysantos8846]

And not getting old 😁

[@shurikn1337]

haha well said ;)

[@lyricsfromsweden]

Except that Dirk is a phenomenal player. Keanu Reeves is not a great actor.

[@helsinkirules]

Way to steal the top comment from the other video

[@andrewkim2013]

It's a little different because Dirk was a very good trash talker.

[@ADadasadasdadw]

It's a real shame that basketball isn't as popular here in Germany as it is in the USA. Dirk is a perfect role model, that every kid should look up to while growing up. He's never been selfish. He's always been humble and respectful. He's never been involved in any scandals or attracted attention due to miss behaviour. Dirk has always been a true gentleman who had his priorities right and just genuinely loved the sport, his team and the city around it. He never cared about becoming the richest or most famous. He just wanted to play and I think that's why people around the world, no matter which team they cheer for, can easily like, or at least show respect towards Dirk. He truly is one of a kind.

[@saiken811]

Dirk is just a player that you cannot hate.

[@TubeScavenger]

The NBA logo needs to be updated to Dirk's one-legged fadeaway.

[@Mister__Jey]

yeah, because there are not other greater player in nba history...bird, magic, mj....sorry, that is SUCH a dumb commentary

[@matthewhoward6106]

@@Mister__Jey Due to the ventricle nature that is the nba logo Dirks fadeaway would work, Michaela split legged dunk would not. Kobe chucking up threes would not. Dirks fadeaway is one of the most recognizable moves from NBA history, not to mention Dirk revolutionized the game. He made it to where offenses would focus on a stretch four and five far more than ever before.

[@theDfLopes]

Could draw a Maverick rising on an one leg.

[@ernestogarcia2522]

Bas Radala you need to surpass jerry west in order for you to be the next logo in my opinion.

[@TubeScavenger]

@@Mister__Jey Dirk is known and loved as much or more for who he is as a person as he is as a player. He's an all-around great representation of the image that the NBA wants to present, plus the silhouette of the one-leg is pretty sweet. As for other great players, outside of basketball, Magic is known for leading a lifestyle that leads to HIV, Michael Jordan is a gambling addict, Kobe likes to do the rape thing, but you do have a point with Larry Bird. He never took a gamble and got HIV from raping a hotel maid, so he does have that in his favor.

[@lefronck]

Der größte deutsche Sportler zumindest der Neuzeit, wenn nicht aller Zeiten! Thank you, Dörk!

[@fjellyo3261]

Naja als Basketballer sicherlich. Aber insgesamt eine starke Verallgemeinerung. Nichtsdestotrotz ein überragender und sympathischer typ.

[@luke-vader]

@@fjellyo3261 natürlich als Basketballer, er spielt ja nunmal nicht Fußball?! Man kann ihn doch aufgrund seiner Leistung für den besten deutschen Sportler halten. Schau dir doch mal an was Dirk geleistet hat. Da wirst du in kaum/keiner anderen Sportart einen Deutschen finden der so lange an der Weltspitze war und in so vielen Statistiken vorne mit dabei ist.

[@ALPHA_153]

Schumacher und Nowitzki sind die größten.

[@oldirty1980]

Auf jeden Fall Nowitzki über allen deutschen Sportlern menschlich wie sportlich der größte glaube nicht das sonst wer in Deutschland auf Geld verzichtet hätte

[@fabianmuhe7019]

@@oldirty1980 sehe ich genau Guck dir die fussballer an gehen zum Ende der Karriere in die USA oder Katar um nochmal richtig Kohle zu machen und Dirk hat auf viel Geld verzichtet um sein Team besser zu machen sowas gibt es doch kaum wenn überhaupt im Sport

[@midnightfun1277]

Dirk 1 ring is equal to 3. Its a solid championship and will be forever remember as one of the best clutch in nba.

[@olafschnell5801]

This is the retirement that dirk earned.He so unique guy and humble and loyal and one of the best sportsman in the nba history. no Tattoos, no gangster style. He play only the game with his heart and hard work.

[@alphakennybody3432]

What do tattoos have to do with anything tf? Especially to judge someone’s characters based on if they have tattoos or not you’re an idiot

[@mordecaismopstick]

^ gotta agree that part was unnecessary

[@JeffF2022]

*Thank You Dirk - First ballot NBA Hall of Fame*

[@marcosmercedesn]

Zero ballot hall of famer, he shouldn't even go into the ballot, is already done

[@EternalStar2401]

Jeff F He should go to the hall early!

[@mikey420ful]

Jeff F put him in tomorrow! Lol

[@brokeguydtd]

false, make a time machine, go back in time, and put him in so that as soon as he retires, hes already in.

[@JeffF2022]

@@brokeguydtd False. Basketball HOF committee has a policy that any player must be retired for a minimum of three years/seasons before being eligibility. Dirk will get it first ballot 100% with D Wade. www.hoophall.com/events/enshrinement/election-process/

[@ricknak9411]

I don't remeber crying for anyplayer in my entire life. Thank you Dirk, I'm a Lakers fan, but you were so fun to watch, the jumpshots, fadeaway, crazy long arc, footwork,, fundamentals, crazy type of workouts, two finals against Miami.... no words man. The greatest PF (in my opinion) of basketball history! Thank you!

[@jimmiestyer2262]

Amen to that brotha. Sonic's fan here.

[@josephdelacruz3454]

I love so much with dirk even though im a fan of spurs..but ilove dirk nowitzki so much...he's a good player..the way he plays his a model of a good athlete...😘😘😘😘

[@seanjohnson2376]

Tim duncan and karl malone where better

[@MrCorgitalks]

Sean Johnson wrong and wrong

[@parengboogie]

@@seanjohnson2376 that's his opinion so stfu.

[@michaelwood9559]

Imagine standing in the middle of so many people all cheering MVP.. I would cry honestly

[@jeffprilbuno472]

The GREAT SCOTTIE PIPPEN IS STILL VERY HUMBLE

[@garciapedro7554]

Turns out he is not so humble...”last dance”

[@vinnyl264]

Humbleness is a lie. Why shouldn’t you speak proudly of your own accomplishments?

[@beerus9000]

@@vinnyl264 I think there is a fine line between knowing when to be humble, and knowing when to be proud. Dirk is humble 99% of the time, and the 1% of time he's proud is when he truly deserves to be. My favorite player both on and off the court, without a doubt.

[@Nitr0nE]

If everyone was like Dirk we´d have a better world!

[@thedude4964]

exactly what I think too!!

[@stillbobby8676]

Lol imagine a world full of gental giants ballin 😂😂😂

[@thedude4964]

@@stillbobby8676 Would be boring 😁

[@kikeolvera2614]

The Basketball Star with more Class ever!!

[@Larrypint]

and without the germans and there inventions,sportsman,architecs,arts,philosophs etc. the world would be totally different

[@jefriefultonii3666]

Seeing Detlef and Shawn Kemp really made me miss my Seattle SuperSonics 😥

[@mysterion5136]

Seattle had some great teams

[@serbonkers4130]

Original lob city baybay!

[@serbonkers4130]

Them and puppen at one point were members of the portland jailblazers

[@PsychoGallagher]

They were the best and I'll miss them forever. As a German kid in the mid 90s there was no team I loved more than the Sonics and all of their great players. I still wish that maybe some day I'll be able to root for them again...

[@patrickhein6986]

Yeah I miss them too! What Dirk was nowadays was Schrempf back then. He attracted German Kids and Teens to Basketball. If you were a German Fan back then, then either of the Bulls (because Jordan) or the Sonics.

[@argielumbos5701]

His personality makes him the best.

[@juankenyo3716]

"The man play the game the right way" the most complete athlete,Dirk Nowitzki

[@Judahseed]

Dirk played the game the right way like Pip said. Never complained, never demanded anything and probably could have. Revolutionized the scouting and drafting of European players. Just a brilliant career and one of the best ever. Thank you Dirk 👍🏽

[@SebastianUlrich85]

I mean I am the biggest Dirk fan, so the following might be tainted, but I do believe that Dirk did not only sacrifice money to win, he also sacrificed numbers to win. Considering he ended up with the numbers he had, this is a hell of a statement.

[@Hidden-Secrets]

Blue headband Long blonde hair One legged fadeaway German Wunderkind.

[@adrianmarquez15]

like your comment but i'll keep it 41.

[@Hidden-Secrets]

@@adrianmarquez15 swish

[@antonschuler9369]

Ich bin auch Deutsch lul der Typ ist geisteskrank

[@MaxLazinka]

Sprechen sie deutschland?

[@Hidden-Secrets]

@@MaxLazinka ja, ich spreche unter anderem auch deutsch.

[@waynedamron8006]

I'll never forget this night. My mother was a HUGE mavs fan and we watched this together. She died in November that year. This is a special thing to me. Also Dirk...fucking dirk...I think even we forget how good he was

[@dmedilicious8488]

Greatest European to play in the NBA. He will go down in memory as one of the greatest player to play the beautiful game. The one legged fade away should be immortalized

[@Monocausal]

As a German, you won't believe how much this guy means to our country. Huge underdog story coming to the NBA, beating a Heat featuring Wade, Bosh and James in their prime and being the most humble and down to earth man in sports. I truly admire this guy, he is an inspiration for all the kids out there. You don't need to be cocky to make it. THANK YOU DIRK!

[@Sirppivasara]

What did Schrempf say to Dirk?

[@max-nk5wt]

@@Sirppivasara I would like to congratulate you and i am proud of you

[@GabrielPintacasi0810]

Greatest retirement ceremony ever! Good job Dallas on giving Dirk the farewell he deserves.

[@ricogaras9613]

Could you imagine if he decided not to retire and stay another year😂

[@fierceapes]

The floor lights show was the best damn thing to honor a retiring athlete that Ive seen anywhere, past or present. Its gonna be very hard to topple. He deserves that and a statue. Salutes to the GOAT of hometown discounts.

[@ilustrado7291]

I remember Dirk and the Mavs obliterated the Big 3 in Miami. Damn, Dirk is amazing.

[@fendushi]

"We will put up the biggest, most bad ass statue EVER!" - My respect for Mark has gone up 100%

[@StegoSquid]

nobody: paul pierce: i was a better international player than dirk

[@hairystyles9794]

Savage! 😂

[@ntnnot]

:D

[@ichLiebeBvB09]

Can you explain that to me?

[@jonathansticka4353]

@@ichLiebeBvB09 basically paul pierce seemingly out of nowhere needs to let the world know he was better than another player retiring this year, Dwayne Wade. So it's a joke saying that paul pierce is gonna say he was better than dirk too because hes also retiring.

[@niggidy1463]

@@jonathansticka4353 Not seemingly out of nowhere, he was specifically asked if he had a better career than Wade. He definitely didn't, but what do you expect him to do? Say "yeah hes better next segment"?

[@macmac4657]

As a Dallas native, this is everything. Dirk is literally everything to Dallas fans. THANK YOU DIRK #41

[@elias-mo2pd]

Congratulations! From a rockets fan!

[@0mattp0]

Kobe should’ve been there. They have had great friendly rivalry

[@sskingdom7181]

I was 14 when I first time watched dirk. Because I bought a basketball jersey. I had between 3 spreads, billups, garnett and dirk. I got the jersey of dirk. Number 41 and blue, nowitzki on the back I don't even know who he was, I bought that blue shirt because my mother told me that the color was good. that year I watched dirk for the first time in memphis series. great match and he won the match with game winning shot. I told myself who was in this player and started watching every game of him. ı m starting be a dirk's biggest fan since a that years. I bought his posters and still keep them. I would choose dirk while everyone was playing kobe, lebron, iverson. When he lost the 2006 finals, he was eliminated in the first round in 2007 and be a MVP, and when he became the champion in 2011, allstar games, international matches with germany, I watched his all games and supported him. I admired his talent, loyalty, sportsmanship and personality. and now he retired. this is my dirk's story. I will remember her for the rest of my life. Thanks for being my hero.

[@sharanchinniah8925]

Dirk, Wade and Magic all retire on the same night

[@cancelebi1]

magic?

[@goonington7934]

Ugur Celebi magic stepped down as lakers head of basketball operations

[@rid2148]

LMAO XD

[@kolega4774]

@JCB JCB he does everything anyway :D

[@ninjamasterguy5239]

magic has been retired.

[@pewpew1707]

This is the best farewell for a player. Well prepared

[@0p41]

The one ring that Dirk won is the ring that haunts Lebron games forever. Congratulations on a fantastic career, glad I got to witness your greatness.

[@alucardzilong3905]

At 9:04 the statement, "... the way you give so much of yourself and ask so little in return...", I remember even though he was in his height as a superstar, he allowed the DAL management to cut his salary just to help in their basketball program and acquired new talents. Unselfishness! Respect! Legend!

[@daevonthesavage7483]

DIRK NOWITZKI WORKED FOR EVERYTHING HE ACHIEVED IN THE NBA. NOTHING WAS HANDED, HE TOOK IT!!!!!!!!🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@danielyankun3605]

idk, that MVP award wasn't really earned.

[@dhakadhaka3155]

Kyrie Irving nigga shut cho ass up

[@marvinbrennecke2514]

@@danielyankun3605 wuut?

[@jeus_saaa]

@@danielyankun3605 you don't even have a ring.

[@majedelali6633]

@@jeus_saaa you sure?

[@odegraciajr]

Luka pay attention this is how Mark Cuban treat family

[@saev2541]

Mark gone slide him a nice 200 mill cheque

[@fapo803]

@@saev2541 he invested in hella stock for him

[@saev2541]

@@fapo803 and he gave back with all those pay cuts he took, even tho mark was willing to pay him the max everytime

[@kocojack]

......only if he considers you his family though.

[@muccisebastian9300]

Luka might be more skilled but doesnt have the iq to lead like Dirk, he will need a star team to win a ring

[@loro1634]

Damn every player I grew up watching is retiring!!! Where the hell did the time go! KG, Shaq, Kobe, D-wade, Dirk, many more! Thank you guys for the ride and journey! You will be missed!

[@Morraless]

Lo Ro Bro you forgot about Pierce!!!!!

[@ferdiecristanada8835]

i'm a pilipino who love Dirk Nowitzki god be with you always Dirk Nowitzki your my idol in NBA

[@angelomercado1190]

Mark Cuban and Dirk's bond was like Popovich and Tim ☹️

[@patrickmundhenk-koch7407]

When Scottie Pippen says about you that you inspired him, you can truly say that you did something right.

[@davidhill7071]

Dirk will forever be a legend in Dallas. Sooo highly respected and loved by Mavs fans. His impact just can't be put into words. I mean just look at how the franchise and fans sent him into retirement. Class act, truly amazing.

[@Akram109BlogspotYoutubeChannel]

I'm a Sixers fan but, but Dirk will always have my respect, one of the best and humble players in the NBA period.

[@cc23klaid]

That’s how you honor a legend’s last home game... the Mavs organization & fans sure know how to do it right. Class...Act. #ThankYouDirk #🔥

[@the77don]

I was there and fuck.... i cried my eyes out

[@ant9226]

@@the77don me too man

[@qwertzui0001]

Croatian, have nothing to do with Dirk, still cried AF, love that dude

[@blackappleslo]

qwertzui0001 you know he’s special when a Slav cries.

[@qwertzui0001]

Yeah, u know, anal @Tucker Johnson

[@SimbaLabrador]

Bogami ,zatreperila brada

[@thisthatandtheother414]

They should retire his number in June on his 41st birthday

[@BigBird104]

June 41st

[@Coonass]

@@BigBird104 I laughed too fuckin hard at this.

[@therealdannyfenton]

Roll Damn Tide Lmao i did to

[@Coonass]

@@therealdannyfenton so glad I got to revisit one of the comments I leave when I'm in FULL YEET and dont remember typing. Such a satisfying feeling. Thanks glybirdy for the sober laugh as well.

[@bruhbruh1339]

Glybirdy For the love of god please keep the likes at 69

[@cml007]

As a seattle based mavs fan, seeing two sonics and my favorite commenter in chuck representing dirk brings a tear to my eye