Dirk Nowitzki FULL Jersey Retirement Ceremony

[@dankool688]

Legends are not just known by their stats but by their character, 41 forever!

[@antwilder]

No it's definitely by the stats that's why Antonio brown will definitely be in the hall of fame

[@DonGivani]

Exactly !!!!

[@LeonardoDaAngelo]

not known by their stats, but by their statues :D

[@JohnsProdzTV]

Let me sneak in a diss towards Llillard. This is what he dreams of instead of winning a ring 💀

[@antwilder]

@@JohnsProdzTV wtf is you talking about Lillard that nigga and he wanna win a ring and not by leaving Portland and joining other superstars...show some respect

[@beyondsuper4282]

Who can hate this man, Dirk is one of the most beloved players in NBA History. Even if you weren't a MAVS fan, you had respect and love for him as a player and a person. 41 forever!

[@lokstatre2738]

Facts bro..mad love for Dirk

[@turtle19dad]

So true. My only regret was I never got to see him play in person. Only on TV.

[@chriswilliams1024]

Dirk Nowitzki one the greatest mavericks ever.

[@shotsfiredtvofficial]

Love him now. But as a Laker fan I hated him. Especially in the 2011 playoffs.

[@jonathanwashington9199]

Dirk Also Can Speak Good English Too Despite Being An German Himself

[@TheGamer2323]

greatest shooting big ever

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

💯

[@nicolaszyx3120]

And not even close

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

@@nicolaszyx3120 exactly

[@martavioustisby4942]

Always

[@arkoudiou]

That one legged fade away was nasty 😭

[@sinisterkiid2301]

As a 25 year old from Dallas, Dirk is responsible for the only championship victory I’ve ever seen for one of my teams. I will never forget that season. 41 forever!!

[@A10R10]

Same bro, last time the Cowboys won, it was 3 months before I was born 😂

[@Randomperson-zt3il]

@@A10R10 I’m an Eagles fan and I was lucky to see our title when I was 10! I’m from England though so I couldn’t see it tbh

[@A10R10]

@@Randomperson-zt3il shout out England 💯

[@Randomperson-zt3il]

@@A10R10 aaaaay

[@nate8604]

You can thank Jerry Jones for that.

[@RKO859]

That one-legged fadeaway will be forever immortalized.

[@DrewDowns6791]

My boy Jokic is bringing it back in style

[@kakletv8119]

@@DrewDowns6791 all thanks to Dirk for the invention. Jokic good too.

[@peace_of_mind_00]

KD immulated it in one of his moves as well. It's lethal too.

[@shakeemrobinson30]

Dirk gave the blueprint for shooting bigs to create space

[@awinzuuu]

luka been doing it good too he got the OG mentor by his side

[@katherinesantry5270]

My favorite thing about this is how he took his time to thank every single person. He not only was outstanding on the court but off. Thank you for everything Dirk!

[@Dennis761999]

Fun fact: He forgot his sister lol

[@Sunking210]

Spurs fan here, but hats off to Dirk and the Mavs for their incredible title run in 2011. That championship is one of the most impressive, well earned and Dirk was not going to let his team and city down. Much respect to one of the best

[@Poosee_11]

Keep the like at 41 for dirk

[@JimmyTowz]

@@Poosee_11 I unliked when I read this.

[@JimmyTowz]

@@Poosee_11 Oh well nice try, I might as well like it again lol.

[@homerthompson416]

Same here. Hated Dirk when he was playing since he was good enough to beat some of the best Spurs teams ever assembled (conversely, no Spurs fan ever really hated Nash for example). But yeah what an amazing player and person who brought the Mavs from an ugly rebuild after losing Kidd, Jackson, and Mashburn to one of the best runs in NBA history from about 2000-2011. I was so happy to see the way he got revenge on Miami and that Game 2 from the 2011 Finals might be my favorite Finals game I have ever seen not involving the Spurs. 2011 Mavs were one of the greatest title runs I have ever seen considering the strength of competition they faced at every round.

[@davidnguyen9114]

seriously legendary. He went thru okc big 3 harden kd westbrook, kobe pau lakers previous champs, and beat the hyped heat big 3 wade bron bosh. Incredible playoff run.

[@siedler-ey5db]

Germany here... We are so proud of him... Not only for his sport career... For what kind of human he is. It feels so good to see how much love the people in the states give to a German guy. Thanks Dallas... And thanks Dirk to represent our country in the best way!!!

[@adamholler4912]

Ich denke, wir alle basketball Fans stolz auf ihn!

[@graffaoh9413]

ONE OF THE GREATEST NBA PLAYERS GOD HAS EVER CREATED.THIS IS SO LEGENDARY MAN!! 41 FOREVER

[@sunken8797]

fr

[@lukeyezek2137]

Nah he really is….I’ve never seen a player like him and gladly no one else can rock that 41

[@vin7463]

Relax buddy he ain’t even top 30 all time

[@MrCoconutIsTaken]

@@vin7463 hater

[@joeljohnson6137]

Bird Dirk now Jokic

[@aekue5965]

looking back now...what a great player Dirk was.. he's in the same category with MJ..Kobe..Bird..Magic..Duncan and a few others who was loyal to one team and didn't just chased stats or rings..but they had heart and love for the fans..went through tough times and stuck it out no matter what.. these are legends of the NBA!!

[@kristapskittsom8279]

*DIRK NOWITZKI* • 1998 NBA Draft, Round 1 Pick 9 • 21 SEASONS Only One Team Played ( Dallas Mavericks ) • 2007 NBA MVP ( First European Player to Win MVP Award in NBA History ) • 2011 NBA CHAMPION and FINALS MVP • 14X ALL - STAR • 12X ALL NBA • 50 - 40 - 90 CLUB • Tallest Player to Hit 1500 Threes • Tallest Person Ever to Win 3 Point Contest • 6th All Time Leading Scorer in NBA History • Most Free Throws Made, No Misses in NBA Playoffs History, 24/24 ( May 17, 2011 ) • LEGEND

[@martavioustisby4942]

Hall of fame

[@williamfelix6079]

#41 Dirk Nowitzki thank you 4 tha memories well-deserved👏👏👏 LEGENDARY.

[@kakletv8119]

Seeing Dirk in a different uniform is a mistakes. It's just wrong. 😆

[@tomcoolman9422]

At the 2002 basketball wc in Minneapolis Dirk contributed big time for Germanys basketball team to upset New Zealand for third place and took the bronze medal! What a German legend, as a European to be 21 years only playing consistently for one big team in the NBA! The Dallas Mavericks, had a great all time German "Wunderkind 'Legend" he ll be sadly missed! "Detlev Schremp" was the first German in the NBA playing at first for the Seattle Supersonics later on Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers in the past but not as famous and especially as popular as Dirk Nowitzki was playing 21 years for the Dallas Mavericks! If I am wrong here do please fell free to correct me! Anyways I just have one more thing to say : Dirk Nowitzki Du bist eine Deutsche Legende, die in der NBA 21 Jahre seine Treue nur einem Klub gewidmet hat, den Dallas Mavericks! Als Spieler einzigartig egal ob bei den Dallas Mavericks oder mit der Deutschen Basketball Nationalmannschaft! Ehre wem Ehre gebührt, ein Grosser verlässt die NBA Basketball Tribüne nach 21 Jahren und sagt " Auf Wiedersehen Dallas Mavericks! Wir werden Dich vermissen, ' Deutsches Wunderkind" der NBA!!!!!!

[@TeaazerHD]

Sounds like a champ HOF to me!!

[@KingDavidTBE]

Never forget when somebody twitted "Dirk you are so hard to use in 2k" and Dirk responded "Just press the square button to shoot " 💀🐐 Dude was a savage

[@BlackJack-097]

Sigma😎😎😎😎

[@prod.snqwfall1347]

German Larry Bird in the flesh stg

[@olafschnell5801]

🤣🤣🤣 Good one

[@notinservice7112]

The fact he knew what console he was using was more savage than the actual tweet 💀

[@tybos8348]

@@notinservice7112 Lol

[@julio7022]

Man I wish Kobe is still here. He would have made a speech as well. So proud of Dirk!🍾

[@rapsack7058]

My thoughts, thanks! 41 forever!

[@edwardomacho1961]

Was just thinking about this 😞

[@kakletv8119]

Yeah. What would have Kobe said if he's there

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

Nah kobe wouldn’t be there. He didn’t like dirk

[@kakletv8119]

@@AmirA-qo3jv with the pat that he gave Dirk upon making the milestone shot, yet still you say that he doesn't like Dirk? C'mon.

[@tyleroliver9508]

As a Dallas fan who has met him, dude is the most genuine human being. I'm so glad Mark did this.

[@beastmodefilms4018]

DIRK is a true Legend. What he did for my city I will never forget. Legends never die!

[@skoveche2k]

he is not dead wtf

[@StrawberryPaeceFlake]

@@skoveche2k Read the Text.

[@matt2420]

Dirk is one of my childhood heroes and to see him honored like this last night made my eyes watery. He changed the game for international players and big men alike. International players were not taken serious at one point in time. No 7 footer shot the ball like him before. But, it's his character and what he did off the court that makes me admire him so much. He stayed loyal to his team and fans, he never gave up and worked hard despite having setbacks early on, helped his community, and did it all while remaining humble and respectful to all. Dirk is not just a legendary ball player - he's a legendary human. He deserves this so much and I'm so happy for him.

[@sadewdevadason7368]

made my day :D

[@todaysgaming2024]

It's hard to think of a player more deserving than the big German, not only has he been a true class act but he truly helped revolutionize the NBA as being one of the first great big shooting man. Congrats Dirk 👏

[@l.r9655]

Now these days almost every big man tries to shoot 3s and play like Dirk

[@boytoy7274]

@@l.r9655 dirk didn't just jack 3s, he actually was a 3 level scorer big man, meaning he shot lots of midrange, and post fadeaways, and post face ups, with a few hooks, big man just jacks 3s, with no post moves, no post fades, or no midranges

[@l.r9655]

@@boytoy7274 thankyou Captain Obvious!👍

[@boytoy7274]

@@l.r9655 I don't think you read my comment properly at all, and even dirk says what i said sometimes, so I will listen to dirk over anybody

[@xboxgamerhr]

The big Polish He has a polish dad

[@tatumsh9]

As a 29 year old Dallas kid, this dude meant the world to me growing up. Wore my 41 jersey all day that he signed in 2011 after a regular season game in Miami that ended their 13 game win streak. Framed it and put it away for good on my wall after the ceremony.

[@wayofwu]

As a spurs fan I can truly say we love dirk Nowitzki! Great seeing him compete against Tim Duncan throughout the years. Gave us a hard ass time too haha. Congrats dirk you deserve it. HOF next!

[@deni8814]

As a young person I hated Spurs,Mavs would always run into a brickwall, but as you get older you start to appreciate all those memories, 2006 Spurs Mavs might be the best playoff series of all time. Dirk needed Spurs.

[@kakletv8119]

I love them competing with each other. It's like a movie which you won't know the ending.

[@drdeedeecurtis]

My sentiments exactly. I feel the same way about Duncan. We had some great battles with 2 great teams.

[@joeljohnson6137]

Duncan pushed Dirk to his limits

[@tyleroliver9508]

Bro as a mavs fan we hated playing yall. Those Duncan and Dirk match-ups were so stressful.

[@g1lmk]

There are only a handful of Dirks left now in the NBA... His loyalty, determination and love to the game is missed. Thank you Dirk, for everything! Be healthy and happy!!

[@chix_mix8791]

Dirk .. I mean just saying his name . No explanation needed . One of the most influential, dominant, and loyal players to ever play professional basketball. Pleaseee take that 10 day offer 😭😭

[@WarhawksKilla345]

I'm glad he got him a ring, he's really humble and not cocky and full of himself like a lot of ring holding retirees

[@EvanWilliamG]

How many rings chuck!

[@TY-bq7ep]

What a true legend and a humble man! How can you don't love and respect something like this? Forever 41!

[@ericsantiago8551]

I've been a Heat fan my whole life, and man we had some epic battles against Dirk and the Mavs. Nothing but love and respect to you Dirk, you are truly of the games greats. As a fan of the game in general, I'll never forget all the great moments you gave us fans. Thank you Dirk and congratulations on your big night. 41 forever!

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

The ONLY thing missing is Kobe being at that arena and talking about Dirk. They truly had some great games against each other. As a Lakers fan, nobody is more deserving than Dirk!!!💯

[@nate9798]

Yeah they definitely had a huge mutual respect. The fact that Vanessa posted a photo of Dirk in her Instagram story speaks volumes.

[@kenceroszoleta9397]

TIm Duncan should be there too!

[@jurgenstrobel6259]

Thank you for this Kind of Words , we all miss Kobe , he was the greatest ever ! 💧

[@mffl2002]

Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki respected one another.

[@jimai808]

@@mffl2002 there was like a 17ish year stretch where only 3 teams won the west more than 1 time. Kobe's lakers, Duncan's spurs, and dirk's mavs. The only other team to win the west (and they only did it once) was the thunder with KD, russ, and harden. The fact that you needed 3 future MVPs to play on the same team to interrupt that trifecta should tell you how crazy dirk, kobe, and Duncan were.

[@MaistoHelix]

I always loved Dirk's playing style, and his loyalty to the Mavericks and the style of game of basketball he played. A friendly nice guy with a great kindness in his soul. It's not that often that this kind of player comes along.He made mince meat of most of his opponents right at the 3 point line, he never bragged about it he just showed his skills..

[@tsukishiii]

What a legend. I remember sitting on TV and watching this big man causing trouble to every defense. He’s one of the most complete offensive players the game ever seen

[@AleksandarGospic]

Totally forgot Stojaković played for the 2011 championship team, cool to see him there! But what can one say about Dirk, true legend of basketball, glad I witnessed his entire career and watched every game of that insane 2011 championship run!

[@Abrahamx3]

As a Laker fan, it was so easy to appreciate and respect Dirk all these years. How could you not? True embodiment of what it means to be great.

[@tyleroliver9508]

As a Mavs fan, Kobe was the same way brother.

[@cassieyounqq5752]

A true legend! Was knocked down for so long. Fought so hard for so long. And NEVER gave up. Came to Dallas and stayed with Dallas and got EXACTLY what he worked so hard for. I went to so many games. The home coming after winning the championship and the parade. I still wear my Dirk jersey. My son has 1 as well. There will never be another Dirk. I will ALWAYS be a fan. #41 Forever🏀💙

[@jasonsandhu3760]

😭who's cutting onions 41 forever from Toronto went to every Dallas Toronto game from 2010-2018 in Toronto with my dirk jersey and always caught flack lol but it was worth it

[@crigitti]

Winner. Look at him, his accolades and what he means to the NBA community. He’s blessed. And his family, amazing. Blessed Man

[@powpow9560]

Look at Dirk man, so inspirational

[@tedjordan7567]

His family is beautiful!

[@dash_r_media]

My Spurs had a run like no other during the great career of Tim Duncan. Part of what made those years so special was seeing my guys stare down the other greats. And Dirk was on the short list of great opponents that made those victories sweeter. And because Dirk was such a nightmare, those years didn't always end in victory. 2006 was especially painful. Every time I reflect on those years, I remember those great battles fondly. And Dirk was as huge an obstacle as the Spurs ever faced. I got to root for Dirk and the Mavs in those 2011 Finals; I was so thrilled for him.

[@SW15H]

It's krazy seeing players you grow up on getting their jerseys retired. It's like it was yesterday was Killin ppl with Dirk on NBA Street/Live. Congrats, Well deserved, & THANK YOU👏🏾Mr. Nowitzki👏🏾

[@mannyspeaks47]

Facts!

[@MrDeerao]

Time flies! Soon we'll see Lebron lol

[@benyyyo]

@@MrDeerao and then Curry 😉

[@amadoumoustaphadieng8660]

He played the game at the highest level. There will never ever be another Dirk Nowitzki. Senegal, West Africa.

[@jbug1979]

dirk's speech made me laugh and cry. and i loved seeing tyson in the background smiling at him the whole time. what a great night. also what a beautiful family he has.

[@Eric-lm8fu]

Get a grip guy lol

[@itsbunch]

@@Eric-lm8fu nah. go away

[@ntblade92]

Legend, one of the greatest PF of all time. thanks for all the great memories 💙 41 forever 🐐🐐

[@martinbuhrer3893]

The one thing that says it all about Dirk is that you won't find fans of any other franchise that generally dislike him. He is beloved all over the league, all over the world.

[@SeanWhite-gm6ii]

When someone has a move named after them like "the Dirk fade away" you know they made an impact on the game forever. Great ceremony

[@daffyduckfan4478]

Dirk Nowitzki was one of the greatest players to ever play this game.

[@josekp23]

Our favorite player. Will never forget that season nor his career. Named our little chihuahua after him in 2005 and he passed a few months after Dirk retired. What a career!

[@thisbe4838]

Dirk’s one ring is more valuable than KD’s participation rings

[@folodaleedr7394]

And that's facts

[@MrVelasquez]

Dirks one ring is more valuable than lebricks bought watered down rings.

[@mohalesydneylebea9388]

@@MrVelasquez your hatred ain't good for your health. Lebron still going and who knows maybe he will lift another while you get a heart attack

[@MrVelasquez]

@@mohalesydneylebea9388 poor kids like you believing someone is “great” like a liar who everyone believes is telling the truth. Sad thing about todays gen is you don’t have basic common sense anymore and can’t tell from what’s pure and what’s delusional. Keep telling yourself that lie and stay delusional. Sports as a whole lost its integrity. Enjoy your tmz era of sports divas and talented floppers and minute restrictions era😂

[@drew586]

Dude beat a stacked with all-pros trailblazers squad in r1, Kobe in r2, OKC trio in r3 and the Heat superteam in the finals to win the ring. What a legend.

[@KennyVee]

I love this. I grew up watching Magic and Kareem as a Lakers fan in SoCal, and Michael Jordan later, and then Kobe and Shaq, but from the time Dirk came into the league, you could see he was something special. He deserved EVERY BIT of this pomp and circumstance. The guy was one heck of a player. This was definitely deserved.

[@Tepekegoat68]

Laker nation here. Still hurting about that sweep BUT that was courtesy of the most lethal 7 foot fadeaway in NBA history. Congrats to Dirk! 🐐🇩🇪🏆🔥💪🏼#41

[@michaelhaydenbell]

I think you'll be ok, Lakers fan. Hang in there!

[@torstenlammers2712]

Dirk is one of the human being who gave the whole World one Signal: be youself and let us live in peace. Thank you, Dirk.

[@chrisjohnguyo3628]

Will remember forever, the last one superstar, MVP, HOF, and the CHAMPION. This how Dirk always remember

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

💯

[@danielespino1586]

We can all agree that 2011 Dirk Nowitzki was unstoppable and one of the top 10 finals performance of all time. That one foot fadeaway jumper was just unblockable!!!

[@prettyboynewton5957]

The version of Dirk we saw through the 2011 playoffs may be the best basketball player I have ever seen. Ran through the defending champ lakers round two, beat the up and coming thunder with KD and Russ and then beat the Miami heat who everyone for sure thought would beat the Mavericks. Dirk was just playing out of his mind during that stretch. If I remember correctly too I don’t think he missed a single free throw through that playoff run if he did he didn’t miss one til the finals.

[@cyberft]

He definitely reached a level few have during that run. He was automatic with that Dirk one foot fade away, and there was nothing any defense could do to stop him.

[@olphmatachines]

They beat the Blazers in round 1. Brandon Roy and LeMarcus Aldridge. It was the best playoffs run ever!

[@d.anthony4363]

I remember when people said its gonna be 4-0 Miami

[@martavioustisby4942]

Memories

[@rundeaux4412]

Dey beat da blazers in 6 Swept da lakers & stop their 3peat hopes Gentlemen swept da baby thunder dat went 2 da finals da next year And beat da heat in 6 all with retirement home players. Greatest championship run EVER. His 1 ring is worth more den KDs 2 rings

[@agthaog1986]

Mark went all out...and as well he should. There will never be another Dirk. For a young kid like him to come from all the way across the world to come hear and accomplish what he did was momentous. Especially nowadays people join up and make super teams ect win 80 championship w.e., but people forget that ONE and the road it takes to get that ONE

[@KazzyOfficial]

Destroyed Lebron in 2011 and tainted Lebron’s career because of his performance against the Heat. Dirk’s the greatest international player ever !!

[@zaydenkai]

Besides Hakeem the dream but yes the 2nd best 😁 2010-2013 were the days to watch the nba it was the best

[@freshoftheoven965]

Idk about tainting lebron career dont get carried away, lebron he will probably end up second best player of all time

[@badgerstorm2188]

@@freshoftheoven965 he already is the second best player of all time and he’s not even finished, the gap between him and number 3, Kareem, is only going to grow

[@clintonstokes1594]

Lol Dont like Lebron i take it 😂

[@brrr3301]

@@freshoftheoven965 he definitely tainted Bron's career, that was the season where Bron and the Heatles were the most arrogant and its also the worst Finals performance of Bron in all his 10 Finals appearances

[@OptimisticKTV]

Dirk deserves all of this shine right now. He was loyal and most definitely fulfilled his promise of bringing us a CHAMPIONSHIP!!! I'll never forget being at that parade. Man I'm so happy for Dirk. This is so DOPE!

[@westbrookthegoat576]

Completed the greatest playoff run of all time

[@stansb37]

Swept kobe's lakers and 4-1 OKC and then beat the heat big 3. It's alright.

[@prettyboynewton5957]

Yeah 2011 playoffs Dirk may be the greatest player we’ve ever seen

[@ja4309]

Found a way to prove to all that he wasn't soft. Dude is immortalized for that run

[@Mynorcal23]

8 23 24 41 . If you know . You know

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

@@Mynorcal23 35

[@twizzy585ots]

My fav ever...Dirk is truly a legend ! So glad to see ppl get their flowers while they're still here...1 legged jumper, the fadeaway, beautiful high arch 3 point shot at 7 feet, in his prime would literally grab the rebound and start the fastbreak and could pull up from 3...all great bit his continued work ethic is what I'll remember most as a Mavs fan...to see what he worked hard and developed into was special to observe...salute to my guy Dirk 💯💪🏿

[@sgpnyc3844]

Diehard Knicks fan but have to take a moment to acknowledge the amazing talent and contributions from #41. Congratulations Dirk, wishing you the best in your future endeavors

[@butenbremer1965]

This ceremony made it to the big German newscasts today! This guy has had a huge impact on society in general and not limited to sports. 41 forever!!!

[@karlotto866]

Dirk ceremonies always make me cry for wholesomeness and all the love and appreciation you feel.

[@travelertrome8449]

Dirk - class act from beginning to end. I am not even a Mavs fan and I cannot know how anyone can dislike this guy. Congratulations Dirk! Well deserved 👏.

[@LukaDaGoat77]

What a jersey retirement ceremony! What a legendary career by a legendary player. 41 forever!

[@panayotiscanellopoulos8696]

What an honour! Dirk is one of my favourite players... A truly legend! ...I remember him at the finals of European National Team Championship in 2005, Belgrade...... Greece - Germany.... He was mainly all the team of Germany.... but the Greek team was much better..... 3 minutes remaining, and the result was obvious... Dirk leaving the court, giving the best for his country.... And a FANTASTIC STANDING OVATION, about 5 minutes, from all the fans in the stadium.... Greeks and Serbs.... recognising the effort and the talent of this GREAT basketball player and athlete.... GREAT MOMENTS OF SPORTSMANSHIP! WHAT A PLAYER!!!

[@SpanienChiller]

I'm from Würzburg and I'm glad to live there where Dirk comes from :-) We are proud of you Legend!

[@drdisrespect3000]

if you know the run that Dirk went through in the playoffs, you will know this was one of the greatest run by a underdog team, with a legend

[@wiltondexplorer]

Best fadeaway shot I've ever seen, hard to block that shot, and he made comebacks from 15 deficits facing Lebron, Wade and that tough Miami squad. Great player, earned that title, never gave up on his team.

[@rw3905]

As a Lakers fan I’ve always appreciated the sheer greatness of Dirk. He is a true legend and it was a joy watching him play in my childhood! Thanks for beating Miami and their big three! A true NBA great #41

[@charlestaverniti7783]

Even if you weren't a basketball fan, after watching this whole video how can you not feel general joy for the man?

[@2sleeves]

41 forever. The man, the myth, the legend. The best one leg shot in the game. More then Half of his 30,000 career points were from his famous shot. Legendary career.

[@gelosupan849]

I really hoped that Rick Carlisle was there, he really orchestrated Dirk and the Mavs' dominance in 2011 until Dirk's last ride in 2019.

[@Griffx99]

Packers had a home game so no he wasn’t. But I agree lol

[@ja4309]

Had a game in Indiana against the Nets. He definitely does wish to be in this too

[@shakeemrobinson30]

He had alot on his plate today dealing with the nets and kyrie irving returning

[@benedictreyes7137]

Yup. Rick and Steve Nash. Unfortunately, they're coaching against each other while this was happening

[@kakletv8119]

@@benedictreyes7137 the irony

[@willpierce3244]

Thank you Dirk for the 21 years! I've watched you since day one and supported you the whole way. I've got every jersey. The Mavericks 🐐 the legend! So loyal selfless couldn't ask for a better player to lead a team. Im from Dallas and every team needs a player like Dirk the league would be so much better. My son and Dirk birthday big man thank you for the 21 years. Dallas is forever grateful

[@durriellhumphrey]

Dirk will forever be on my personal top 10 favorite players list. Dude is a legend.

[@mvf6853]

Wir haben in Deutschland 3 Sport Legenden die ihren Sport und ganze Generationen geprägt haben: Michael Schumacher , Boris Becker und natürlich Dirk Nowitzki. Er hat es in einer Randsportart in Deutschland zu einem der besten Basketballspieler der Welt, aller Zeiten, gebracht. Danke Dirk, Du machst uns sehr stolz! Was wir Deutschen, wie auch ihr Amerikaner, an ihm lieben, ist insbesondere seine Bescheidenheit und seine Höflichkeit. Ihr könnt es mir glauben, wenn er in Deutschland zu Besuch ist, bewegt er sich wie Dein Nachbar von nebenan. Du würdest niemals denken, dass da eine NBA Legende vor dir steht. Keinerlei Star - Allüren, einfach ein toller Mensch und Vorbild. 41 forever!!! In Germany we have 3 sports legends who have defined their sport and entire generations: Michael Schumacher, Boris Becker and of course Dirk Nowitzki. In a marginal sport in Germany, he made it to one of the best basketball players in the world of all time. Thank you Dirk, you make us very proud! What we Germans, like you Americans, love about him is his modesty and politeness. Believe me, when he's visiting Germany, he moves like your neighbor next door. You would never think that there is an NBA legend standing in front of you. No star - airs, just a great person and role model. 41 forever!!!

[@MariusGeu]

As a german you know how much that means to us. He's a true legend and was an incredible good basketball player. Hats off dirk und "Glückwunsch aus Deutschland"!

[@panayotiscanellopoulos8696]

What an honour! Dirk is one of my favourite players... A truly legend! ... I remember him at the finals of European National Team Championship in 2005, Belgrade...... Greece - Germany.... He was mainly all the team of Germany.... but the Greek team was much better..... 3 minutes remaining, and the result was obvious... Dirk leaving the court, giving the best for his country.... And a FANTASTIC STANDING OVATION, about 5 minutes, from all the fans in the stadium.... Greeks and Serbs.... recognising the effort and the talent of this GREAT basketball player and athlete.... GREAT MOMENTS OF SPORTSMANSHIP! WHAT A PLAYER!!!

[@MariusGeu]

@@panayotiscanellopoulos8696 Great memorys and a great story! :)

[@tomcoolman9422]

But legend has it that at the basketball wc 2002 in Minneapolis Dirk & team Germany upset hugh favorite New Zealand to take the bronze medal! That really happened! Detlev Schremp "from the Seattle Supersonics was maybe the first German in the NBA but not way as popular as Nowitzki was! Theis, Kleber and Schröder are 3 more Germans performing in the NBA, I don't know if there are more!" Regarding Dennis Schröder especially, who is highly expected to perform good in the NBA and for the German National Basketball team in the future but hasn't shown and prove it yet in my opinion! One of the best European basketball player in the NBA, thank you "German Wunderkind" Dirk Würzburger Nowitzki!

[@hybridarmy7773]

As a MFFL and long-time Dallas resident Dirk has and always will be my favorite athlete! He has done so much for our city and his level of loyalty is unparalleled. If I could to him I would tell him what an inspiration he has been as an athlete but most of all as a human being. One would be hard-pressed to find a more caring and humble person. So thank you Dirk for all that you have done and continue to do. 41 forever!

[@theoldbk5419]

One of the greatest careers ever!!! Tears in my eyes, watching Dirk start to come up in the game as an absolute monster from 2001-2005, and then watching him get cheated in 2006 and then watching the mavs fall apart in 2007 and then to watch him comeback from it all in 2011… Only one word to describe him, Legendary!!! Thank you Dirk for all the memories as a mavs fan!!! It wasn’t even about wins or losses, or stats or championships, it was that you showed up everyday even when injured, worked hard in the offseasons, never once complained is what we the fans find most inspiring!!!

[@joeljohnson6137]

Dirk would of had more rings if Mavs didnt get rid of KIdd so fast from the early 90s

[@SLATTERYAVEBALLA]

2006 was definitely a weird year I was a big dirk fan at that time crushing to see him lose but to see it come full circle 5 years later was a blessing . People talk about him in 2011 but man they must have no clue what the hell it was like watching tnt at night for western games him & Kobe was late night television for sure .

[@boytoy7274]

how was 2006 finals a cheat year, when literally none of the guys on the mavs could stop d wade from attacking the rim on their slow ass bad defense, they only resorted to grabbing him, and putting more contact on him, these comments are bullshit

[@theoldbk5419]

@@boytoy7274 lmao Wade shot more freethrows than the entire mavs team combined, anyone outside of Miami knew it was rigged

[@boytoy7274]

@@theoldbk5419 reread my comment, how could d wade have cheated if mavs kept on fouling him the whole time, and didn't know how to defend him, they were slow as hell, and had bad feet lateral

[@timothybrown8424]

His fade-away was legendary. The NBA was great in those times. Lakers, Suns, Mavs, Spurs, Jazz, and Rockets used to battle it out.

[@ZealwayAutoclave]

GS fan here. Dirk is one of my favorite and most respected NBA legends. He is not only a great basketball player, he is also a good man.

[@Blktxdom2004]

Dirk, I went through 54 years of my life and I got to see significance and impressive athleticism. 21 years...Even Julius Erving (Dr. J) is in awe. Congratulations on your retirement and rafter induction.

[@dontarendleman9383]

My boy did it the right way, stayed loyal and sacrificed his legacy to stay with my Mavs. He will forever be my favorite player.

[@repolyo99]

Staying with the mavs is his legacy. We'll never see a star stay with his team thru ups & downs again.

[@PickEmUpMessEmUp]

@@repolyo99 Steph

[@KensonDurze]

@@PickEmUpMessEmUp steph has a super team

[@PickEmUpMessEmUp]

@@KensonDurze had a super team those are the “Up”s from 2009-2013 and 2019/2020 were the “downs”he’s 13 years and counting can’t deny that

[@bricefleckenstein9666]

@@repolyo99 Reggie Miller. Kobe, as much as I count him as overrated he's still a great. It's rare, but Dirk is NOT the only recent player to stay loyal for 15+ years.

[@berndklumpp7790]

"He gave so much to so many, and asked so little in return." You're the man, Dirk.

[@datsapaddlin]

Dirk served up everyone a mean fade on one leg in that 2011 playoffs.

[@motodreddvlog7348]

he deserve to be in a hall of fame.....dirk is a legend

[@boness2149]

Dirk forever a Dallas legend 🐐🐐

[@walterbalderrama]

Who could ever hate Dirk? He was a nice dude, a pro's pro, a, great player. We will always remember him

[@michaelguerrero3684]

As a Kings fan, I congrats to Dirk Nowitzki for how he change the franchise with the Mavericks. His work ethic is exceptional. Never took short cuts for his legacy.

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

Queens suck tho

[@dbarry918]

My favorite Mavs rivalry was against the early 2000s era Kings. Nothing like Dirk, Nash, Finley, Van Exel v Peja, Bibby, Jackson, Webber, Vlade, Christie. Them and the Suns got Dirk to what he was in 2011. Love that Peja got his 'ship with Dirk too

[@jonLowryTrade]

2011 title run Dirk will live on forever. Legends never die.

[@AAAAAA79473]

Thank You, Dirk for entertaining us for 21 years. My Childhood is coming back.

[@berndklumpp7790]

I can't put in words how much I adore his attitude and his modesty. What a wonderful and extraordinary countryman. Pure class.

[@peskypesky]

As a San Antonio native, and Spurs fan, I have the utmost respect for Dirk. He was a great player and a class act. Our team really had trouble handling him, and sometimes, we just couldn't. That fadeaway killed us many times.

[@LapuLapu15]

One of the best player and most humble athlete ever #41 Dirk Nowitzki. Congrats from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@NamPham-jk5zc]

I feel like Mark threw a better retirement ceremony than he would a family wedding. Story book ending. Dirk, his family, and his career are beautiful.

[@pilipinaskongmahal8499]

Such a character Dirk has, no wonder he is loved all over the world! 41Forever!!!!

[@mage11-wotasia10]

The main reason why I played NBA 2k. A true definition of a great player inside and outside of the court. Dirk 41. Legend.

[@andyrevo1927]

He represents the "never give up until you get it" mentality. Man played with the Mavs his whole career and kept playing until they won their ring, and they got it. Dirk is a real one.

[@x_HuLiMaKaFLip_x]

Clipper fan since day one. Also been a Dirk fan since day one ☝🏽. Thanks for the memories sir. I was really rooting for you that championship year. I will never forget classy Coach Doc Rivers shouting you out that last game against you in LA. Well deserved jersey retirement 👍🏽

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

Exactly I remember that. But atm we suck 😂

[@NoName-fz1fv]

Legend on and off the court. One of the few players who symbolized the word "loyalty" in the league. The amount of trust between him and the team is just amazing. Best shooting big man ever. Well deserved. 👏

[@carlosramos82092]

Dirk was one of my favorite players😭😭😭 well deserve!’ I’m getting old now all this players I looked up too are retired’

[@preciousgondwe1177]

Dirk was just so phenomenal

[@guero8820]

Kings fan here, congrats Dirk you deserve it. Boy do I miss our rivalry's you and C-Webb going at it. The good old days. You never backed down. A true warrior.

[@ignaciosanchez3953]

it so amazing how Peja had his role in that 2011 run, that made me LOVE Dirk for helping Peja get a ring. As a King fan as well, i couldnt stop smiling throughout this entire ceremony. Amazing how valuable, yet also fragile time is.

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

@@ignaciosanchez3953 what peja was apart of the Dallas mavs in 2011?

[@ignaciosanchez3953]

@@AmirA-qo3jv Yeah, he was. Made some clutch shots against the Lakers in the playoffs that year as well. Nice seeing the Lakers get bested by Dirk n Them

[@AlJonVT529]

Legend is always a Legend.. the humble person and great leader.. he deserve it.. congrats #41 MVP Dirk Nowitzki

[@daigoroli2698]

Dirk led dallas to the championship, beating kobe, harden, westbrook,durant, wade, bosh and lebron during that single playoff run. damn, how tough was that run??

[@tigerhood6830]

Auctually the toughest path I've ever seen in NBA history, especially since they were underdogs every series

[@IGqy]

As well as Roy and Aldridge on the portland

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

@@tigerhood6830 exactly. Toughest run

[@boytoy7274]

@@IGqy brandon roy was injured, it was over, so portland was an easy first round, so why mention them?

[@boytoy7274]

dwyane wade already kicked dirk's ass in 2006 already

[@daveeichenhofer5485]

Just kept getting better and better....Has there ever been a more humble and gracious superstar?..Well done Dirk

[@BK-sx5ps]

Yeah he was a great shooter as a big and everybody will point to his one leg shot, but I remember him for his footwork and his skills driving to his weak-hand.

[@ZackAngelMusic]

Yeah his game was a force to be reckoned. Great footwork, great shot, great beyond the rim and near rim big man playing, great resilience and follow through. Having all that in a big man package is deadly. Just tough to defend

[@bricefleckenstein9666]

@@ZackAngelMusic I wonder how much time he spent studying Hakeem and Kevin McHale - though he did have more range than those 2 did. Don't have to wonder if he studied Larry Legend.

[@LungMing23]

Dirk earned everything he has...the hard way! Good times and bad times he played his ass off. Much respect Dirk. Well done. Gotta also say...Mark Cuban really knows how to pay tribute and appreciate greatness and put on a celebration like this. That's a good boss right there.