Dirk Nowitzki - Full Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech 🎤

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[@mj23allday247]

If you don’t like Dirk, something is wrong with you

[@jolttsp]

This comment will go uncontested for eternity

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

I Definitely Agree

[@JoelMartinez-qy9oj]

Should I go see a doctor ? 😂

[@nicolaszyx3120]

@Death-jl1cvthat’s ok 👍

[@dazgordon-hill2660]

Soft, played no defence, first round exit as MVP...

[@arminkhani6136]

As a German I can translate for you 16:39 : "What you have done for me, I will never forget for the rest of my life. If I become a half as good father like you were as parents for me, than I am happy"

[@joefu]

Thanks for translating! I love how Dirk made a joke (at his own expense) right before such a heartfelt statement. Classic Dirk😂

[@sudanstowell2533]

Thank you brother

[@Markus6012]

@@FastFood69 Wahrscheinlich in Deutschland geboren mein Freund :)

[@slomo5282]

have waited over 20 years for this speech. There are only a few who have been given this honor. Dirk stands for the basic elements of basketball. Humanity, loyalty, diligence and a bad singer.

[@terrencecooper5604]

lol no dirk slander but i agree with the singing part

[@countertenorflor2107]

and lebrun lack of loyalty

[@minimal_Sonntag]

so modest, but also funny

[@menachemelkayam153]

“When you’re green, you grow, when your ripe, you rot” What a line!!!!

[@trueblue724]

Definitely putting that one in my back pocket for future use lol

[@karlking8740]

What is that supposed to mean?

[@Angelo-tx4uw]

@@karlking8740 When you seek continual improvement, the rewards will follow your efforts. When you sit on your laurels or refuse to grow or adapt, you will become ripe and rot.

[@trueblue724]

@@hammurabii.3173 y’all basically said the same thing lol

[@DickNasty480]

Ray Kroc is who said this first.

[@JamesonScalia]

Love you Dirk. Thank you for your humble nature, hard work, and sense of humor.

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

Yes

[@chriswilliams1024]

Dirk Nowitzki is amazing basketball player and human being.

[@SeanGo]

That 2011 run was one for the ages

[@StackRunItUp]

That was a great time for basketball

[@joeyattaway756]

Damn Right!!

[@theoldbk5419]

Greatest run in history of the NBA!!

[@cottonmather8146]

Overrated. Suns 2021 finals run was better

[@imdbtruth]

​@@cottonmather8146😆

[@Nrod740]

One of the best hof speeches I’ve heard in any sport

[@trueblue724]

When you get a chance watch Larry Allen’s HoF induction speech. That one is probably my favorite ever.

[@stevebates6408]

not even .. how many times did he say , " ummm"

[@trueblue724]

@@stevebates6408 Just because he said “umm” a lot doesn’t mean it wast a great speech. Larry Allen HATES publicly speaking, which is why you could tell he was so nervous. But if you stopped paying attention to the delivery and listened to the words. You would see how good his speech is.

[@ericzamudio2905]

@trueblue724 the story about how his wife always gives me a good laugh. Two chickens and a 40 lol

[@SmellyFartSoHard]

Oscar Schmidt's also my fav. His story with his wife is the best

[@schribair]

16:40 dirk said: what you have done for me i will never forget. and if i become half as good a father as you were parents to me, then i will be happy.

[@ericzamudio2905]

Damn, that's precious. Thanks for the translation

[@cassieyounqq5752]

As dallas resident and a big mavericks fan I enjoyed watching Dirk! That championship run was historic. He accomplished so much. Same team his entire NBA career. He never gave up, never turned his back on his team and we ABSOLUTELY LOVE him in Dallas! Congrats Dirk! Well deserved 💯

[@dazgordon-hill2660]

Every championship run is historic

[@HookahDoncic98]

@@dazgordon-hill2660ignorant. There is NO championship run more impressive than 2011. Get out of here

[@JL-dt1si]

I am a Laker Fan and I agree with you. That 2011 championship run was truly amazing and that final was one of the best finals in history.

[@jonathanberry8255]

@cassieyounqq5752 was you at the parade? My man is a legend in every regard, I knew in 1998 when we got dirk I knew he had to be special and I made it my business to be there to root the home team to the deafening roars of the City of Dallas chant Dirks name

[@theofficelab]

How can you not love this guy. Dirk is a fucking legend! And what an amazing speech to manifest his legacy. I had tears in my eyes the entire speech, but flat out cried when he switched to German to talk to his parents. Danke, Dirk!

[@harryaliasg8680]

One of the greatest HOF speeches in any sport hands down

[@hendrikflashar2144]

@theofficelab same here!

[@theofficelab]

Dirk's legendary championship run and the 7:1 against Brazil - the two things every good German is obligated to re-watch at least once a year.

[@hallowelt55555]

😂😂😂😂

[@ToBHess]

Dirk ist die Definition eines Vorbilds! Vielen Dank für all die Jahre…🥹❤️41

[@Ekrem2323]

Absolute Legende und kriegt irgendwie nie die Anerkennung in Deutschland. Er gehört zu top 5 legendären deutschen sportler

[@thorgardhaugen2193]

​@@Ekrem2323Deutschland eben, alles außer Fussball ist doch uninteressant geworden

[@CarltonHajimmi]

Dirk didn’t change the game. His step back fade was iconic, but didn’t change the game like Kareem or Shaq. There are great players and then there are players that changed the game.

[@frizzyrascal1493]

@@Ekrem2323Sogar Top 3 m.M.n Wer war denn noch größer? Boris Becker und Lothar (Weltfußballer).

[@frizzyrascal1493]

@@CarltonHajimmiWhat? Of course it did. He was the first big all star to shoot the ball from the perimeter on a regular basis

[@imdbtruth]

What a humble person! I'm so glad that he recognized Jason Kidd and what he really meant to that 2011 team! Dirk is just an incredible guy! Nothing in sports could ever match 2011 for me!!! ❤

[@rummellude]

He played 94-96 in Dallas before Dirk was drafted and came back to win a championship. Underated move 👍👍

[@imdbtruth]

@@rummellude I know... Imagine if Kidd had not been traded in 1996, and somehow the Mavs were still able to draft Dirk... Kidd and Dirk together in their primes would've been like the better version of Stockton and Malone, one that actually turns into a championship dynasty. Oh well, at least they got one late, and it was a very memorable one!

[@jameswalker6864]

Dirk was with NASH back in 2002-2003. Nash was at least equally good as Kidd, so no need for "what if". Back in 2000-2007 the league was utterly domianted by Lakers and Spurs, there was little Dallas could do with those superteams. And in 2008-2010 Lakers and Boaton had superteams too. Dallas indeed won a miracle championship in 2011 against a Miami suoerteam composed of LeBron, Wade and Bosh. There's nothing more you can ask to Dirk and Kidd. The only humanly possible chances for Dirk to win more championships in thise years would have been to join a superteam, like joining the Lakers before the Pau trade or joining Boston before the Garnett trade.

[@cheeseballs9579]

@@rummelludehe had no other options lol. He was getting old and dallas was his best chance

[@cheeseballs9579]

@@jameswalker6864equally as good? Steve Nash is a 2 time MVP winner and in back to back years. Kidd was close a few times but never got MVP. Both great players but Nash is better player on the court and a better man off the court

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

This dude went to the finals in his eight year, he lost. He was the league MVP in year 9, they got swept in the first round. He stayed until finally in year 13, he won his chip. Not many players have that patience. That's real loyalty to the franchise. Not asking for a trade after signing a supermax because you already "gave your all" to the franchise like some players these days claim.

[@toohonest_]

Lets not forget he did make alot of money and was born overseas.. those guys don’t do what american players do.. at least be understanding. American players have the luxury of Aau basketball taking them to different cities etc.. hence why american stars would demand trades and be comfortable changing cities/teams

[@bobrockmann7521]

@@toohonest_ let's also not forget that you're talking about Dirk Nowitzki. After establishing himself in the NBA in the way he did, he could've gone anywhere. But he didn't.

[@toohonest_]

@@bobrockmann7521 once again.. he is german born. There are no superstars that are from other countries that are moving teams.. giannis, embiid, luka, jokic… these are guys on his level.. never had trade requests

[@HoopsDistro]

He and his teams choked in the 2006 Finals and in the first round in 2007. That wasn't on the franchise. The Mavs were the clear favorites going into both series, so why would Dirk demand a trade?

[@HoopsDistro]

@@bobrockmann7521 The Mavs always surrounded him with talent, so he had no reason to consider leaving. He just had to finally raise his level of play. The Mavs were great to Dirk. Let's not act like he had to deal with poor ownership that didn't care about winning.

[@Physics_Dude]

Praise to Shawn Marion. In that 2011 run, he guarded Kobe, Durant, then Lebron in rounds 2, 3, and the finals. We won't count Brandon Roy since he came off the bench.

[@richardsilvestrin1879]

Huge Comment

[@ultraego1892]

he didn't guard them. it was team defense with Tyson carrying the whole defense. lmao I can tell you didn't watch and just matched them up on paper. gotta love zoomers hahahahaha

[@Physics_Dude]

@@ultraego1892 - If you google "Who did Marion guard in the 2011 playoffs," you will see an ESPN article that supports what this former season ticket holder watched: "Yet entering Sunday night's pivotal Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Mavs might be staring at a 2-0 hole or possibly not even be here at all without him. They've depended on the 6-foot-7, 225-pound Marion to become a slashing, cutting threat beyond defending -- in order -- five-time champ Kobe Bryant, star of the future Kevin Durant and now the game's ultimate present-day weapon in LeBron James."

[@shayanvaziri5249]

​@@ultraego1892 people like you always find a way to hate! Both Tyson Chandler and Shawn Marion were a key defensive player in that series.

[@stevencoardvenice]

The strangest thing about his career is that the mavs failed to get it done in 06 and 07, with peak dirk. No one saw them coming in 2011

[@THEJOHNiVERSE]

Dope speech. I love you Dirk!

[@grantmills2557]

I actually have tears in my eyes. One of the best. most humble guys in sports. Dirkules!!!!!!!!

[@kingrecon7226]

I will never forget Dirk coming to the arena listening to some soul music getting out with a foil plate. That's when I knew he was iconic. This was an amazing man to ever meet

[@danielnicolas5737]

How many memories, blessed of being a basketball fan in his era. Amazing human, incredible player.

[@davidmitnick868]

That 2011 run was magical. Dirk was a superhero. Will always have more respect and admiration.

[@JP-je8nz]

Well deserved, a great player and a greater human being

[@wdynamite782]

To think Dirk and the Mavs beat KD, Kobe, Lebron & Wade in 2011 for the championship. Dirk doesn't get enough respect for what him and Mavs truly did. Yet, he still remains humble. A true champion 🏆 and now a HOF'er! Thanks Dirk!❤

[@JodyMan-io9yn]

Let’s be real if Bron was there mentally Dallas had no chance

[@duraltsoungui2678]

@@JodyMan-io9yn not an excuse....

[@cheeseballs9579]

@@JodyMan-io9ynyou acting like lebron hasn’t lost more finals than he won lol

[@jtremaine23]

@@cheeseballs9579 I guess he wasn't mentally there a quite a few times lol

[@scootertheuce.mychannel4pe477]

​@@JodyMan-io9ynand your point is? Cause if that's a reason it's a bad one because it was looking like that for DWade in 06 but guess what DWade did something about it and beat the Mavs in 06 not that I was incredibly impressed with it. So why couldn't LeBron.

[@JayAllStar74]

Grew up hating him cause he was so good against the spurs, but I was fortunate enough to watch his very last game of his career against the spurs. Every spurs fan was on their feet cheering him on , it was really a special moment to be apart of.

[@deus4992]

The Mavs v spurs battles were amazing even phoenix great memories thank you Dirk

[@knutbodden4055]

er ist und war immer authentisch...einfach nur weltklasse...als spieler,wie auch als mensch...danke dircules...für die schöne zeit und alles gute dir und deiner familie

[@NoBSFilms]

ABSOLUTELY SO DESERVED!!! So many legends retiring and entering the HoF this year and the last few years, still feels surreal! Congrats Dirk!

[@justlovenohate4662]

"You are my role model, Dirk." The happiness you gave us every game, the many times you gave it your all. Thank you so much! You're now in The Hall, Champ!

[@shubhamlele5395]

Crisp, Smooth and funny. Dirk delivered a beautiful speech

[@TygerByte]

My ultimate Dirk moment was when he humbled Lebron, Wade, and Bosh after they mocked him before the finals.

[@JmfnG]

I doubted dirk early in his career as a maverick fan but he proved to be one of the all time greats. Thank u Dirk for the great memories u provided for all basketball fans happy u getting recognition as an all time great going into the hall of fame

[@SFXingful]

Bester deutscher Basketballer aller Zeiten, und es wird safe nie mehr einen geben wie ihn. Uns Dirk! Hochverdient in die HOF!

[@crillz9660]

love you dirk, and the entire 2011 mavs team. thank you for kicking the heats ass that year in the finals; was the best day of my life at 16 years old. MFFL

[@DAB1991]

I teared up with this. Dirk will always be my goat! We love you dirk!!

[@williamginting9197]

Great speech from Dirk always remember you my guy. Great player great personality role model for every young player in the league

[@johnpierce2095]

holger was there to see him win his title, all the way to hall fame , was there from start to ending

[@mdaniel444]

If anyone has seen that Dirk Documentary, you'll understand how special Coach Holger is

[@inertiaspinner555]

Been following his career since the beginning. Can’t underestimate how this dude changed the game being that tall and shooting that good. Incredible!!!

[@KuyaYagi]

Thank You Dirk for making me fall in love with basketball you are the reason why I started playing and the reason why I am a Mavs fan for life. You are one of the reasons why I am still trying my best to achieve my dreams in life. Thank you for everything. I hope someday I get a chance to meet you and have a picture or just to meet you in person. You are the GOAT for me. Thank you for inspiring me from your number one fan from the Philippines! Stay safe always! Thank you for everything!

[@18hunnit33]

@14:30 you can tell Coach is genuinely happy for Dirk !! Almost like a father would look at his son 💪🏾✊🏾

[@MeredithAnne88]

Holger looks so proud. What a career Dirk has had. I love the speech!

[@hospice8896]

Dirk is straight class. We were lucky with him . His skill and loyalty are once in a lifetime. I was at his his last game against San Antonio. Pop and the fans deserve credit. They yelled " MVP" the whole game and Pop " let" him one legged fade himself to Valhalla. Just a good end to a great story. Go Mavs

[@michaelklein6244]

How can man who played so great be so humble. That is one quality many could learn from this great player and human being.

[@jtremaine23]

I'm not sure why I'm smiling as he was introduced lol...but a straight class act. Something else just hit me about this HOF class---Pau won it all in 2009 & 2010, Dirk in 2011, Wade in 2012 & 2013 & Parker in 2014 (6 years straight).

[@rkid727]

The world and the NBA would be in such a great place if our sports legends were like this man. I get that outside of Dallas, he may not have the same love we have for him, but he was so special in Dallas. The way he carried himself, the loyalty, and the fact that he gave it his all without being a jerk. True sports hero.

[@aronsium4714]

I spotted him in Würzburg when he was like 12 years and carrying a tennis bag. He was already tall and seemed uncomfortable because of his size. Now he's a HOFer...

[@arigold7126]

I love you dirk, thanks for everything you done for the game of basketball

[@alexeinmael]

incredibly well constructed speech I will definitely come back to take notes

[@novanityray]

Thank you for everything Dirk. You embody what an individual should aspire to be. Your kindness, your humbleness, your work ethic, you passion, & most importantly, your respect. What you have meant to my life & the city of Dallas is more important than you could ever begin to understand. You teach us everyday that if you truly want something, you can get it if you work hard enough for it. There is nobody more deserving of this honor than you. Thank you for representing this city, this team, & us fans with so much love. We love you Dirk. Forever 41.

[@AndenSeefahrer]

What the moon landing is for the generation of my parents, the 2011 Championship is for me as a german. Still humbled. ❤ Dörk.

[@StarStruck7900]

Dirk is one of the best players of the game and his 2011 run was a Run for the ages. I don't think there will ever be another like him Absolute Legend 🫡

[@Shawn.Mathew]

Well there is a guy named Kevin Durant who is a better version of him 😅

[@apj1474]

​@@Shawn.Mathewactually not! Bubble busted

[@Shawn.Mathew]

@@apj1474 what can Dirk do better than kd? Anything Dirk can do, kd can do it better, Dirk is an unathletic version of kd

[@tiagoriseabove]

​@@Shawn.Mathewexcept having that championship run for the ages

[@Shawn.Mathew]

@@tiagoriseabove and what did he do after that? Last I checked he got swept in the first round, dude got so complacent after one ring but y’all make it seem like he has 5 rings, and he also choked against the warriors in 08 as a 1 seed, I like him but let’s not make it seem like his whole career was only 2011

[@242naldo]

Man I remember that 2011 finals game against Miami.👌 This man was BALLING!!!

[@djsmith5510]

Born and raised in SA and die hard Spurs fan but still love Dirk what a great guy!

[@wei-tingshen5319]

It’s amazing he invited two best PG on the stage ❤

[@mightyPants]

I love that Steve Nash looks like the proudest dad and is closer to tears than Dirk.

[@paulhoenig1009]

One of the best speeches i have ever heard❤

[@christophercaraggayan5220]

I salute players not only because of their talent but also with character Dirk is both, together with Pau Gasol, Grant Hill... .

[@jasonsandhu3760]

Best speech of the night the true headliner. It was tough saying bye in 2019 and now again.

[@jasonhernandez980]

I remember they use to call them dirty Dirk and nasty Nash! Glad to see them in the hall of fame. 💯

[@guygrindborg7732]

Amazing. So lucky to have him here in Dallas.

[@meroniyassu2621]

Love you Dirk super grateful and thankful for you as a long time mavs fans. One of the first players I watched when I watch nba basketball

[@homerovaldez710]

Great memories with the boys watching you play, and going out to the drive and attempting that one leg fade away. Not only was it kobe when shoting the rock. But Dirk!

[@feliciaw.9248]

My two favorite players are now in the HOF. My childhood heroes all here 🥲 Avery, Finley, Dirk, Steve...what a moment.

[@prospect689]

You can see the look in his father's eyes, he was so proud 😢

[@caldoughball9983]

Dirk is my 🐐! On n off the court

[@user-fg4ds5tw6q]

Dirk the best European player ever!! Thank you for that 2011 finals run! You beat 2 top 5 and 1 top 10 player in this year! You are simply the best!

[@davidrecord3928]

Loyalty, that's Dirk. He could have been a train hopper, giving up on Dallas and going to another team, much like today's players. He didn't,,,he stayed loyal to the mavs and was rewarded. Top notch!

[@elchaval9280]

We love you dirk! From a laker fan. Huge respect for you 🫡

[@alancrookston5906]

21 season with one team, hats off to that alone, that’s my favorite stat of his.

[@bbennyj]

“I drove left like I always do and I dunked it on your head” Lol

[@xMHMEx]

So stolz auf Dirk! What a great representative of our Country. Those values unfortunately something that get lost in Germany these days. Wish him and his family only the best and really hope he will not only have success with the Mavs in future but also will have the opportunity to influence in Germany.

[@raomj2332]

What an amazing career he had. One of my favorite players of all time to watch. As a basketball fan, he always was entertaining to watch. Thank you Dirk

[@Xiaolongbaokid16]

I dont trust people who hates Dirk.

[@johnreybadili6377]

U can sense already what a humble kind of a person and a baskerball superstar.congrats to my idol

[@hellysavalas7759]

Dirk ist einfach die Legende Auf und neben dem Platz Einer der besten Sportler aller Zeiten Und einer der besten deutschen Repräsentanten Und einer der respektvollsten,sympathischsten und bescheidensten Superstars Deutschlands Danke Dirk

[@scoot8792]

One of the all time great classes I love all these guys

[@tanneryildiz]

this was better than most of the TED Talks, thank you Dirk for everything!

[@merveilmeok2416]

Thanks for posting this amazing video. Blessings.

[@nick_her134]

Truly inspirational story 😊

[@joechan9526]

man suddenly i feel like the era of the HOFers is getting away from us.Thanks Dirk for the incredible journey you gave us.

[@michaeljamesflores1645]

I love you Dirk!!! Greatest Power Forward Ever!!!

[@preciousakpona7835]

I love dirk but come on tim Duncan was the best

[@Peakfreud]

​@@preciousakpona7835 This silly Hot Take was a given to appear. Especially with all the Spurs there. This was basically a weak attention grab

[@oddlife082]

Würzburg ist stolz ❤️ danke für die Inspiration Dirk 👑

[@musiqa-workshops]

"If you establish respect over a long time you get the quality that's more important to me than any other - and that's loyalty". Damn.

[@mrpaolobafico]

one of the best hall of fame speeches from one of the greats of the game.

[@thisisgame]

Thanks for the years of great memories Dirk! You are the best!

[@TugaMugssy111]

What an amazing speech 👏👏 congrats definitely deserved!

[@davidrecord3928]

When you're green, you grow. When you're ripe, you rot. Humility =Dirk 💙

[@JTMont21]

He is such a high quality person.

[@kenalvarez7121]

As a spurs fan, I have so much respect with Dirk. He’s so talented and fun to watch

[@patricks8757]

Dirk, du f***" Legend. Unfassbar, seit deinem ersten Spiel gehen die Supersonics dabei. Schlaflose Nächte, Tränen, Emotionen.... Einfach danke, das du einfach Dirk geblieben bist. Das ist deine größte legacy!!!!! Einer von uns, nur viel, viel besser!!!

[@thisguy8106]

I wish nash stayed in Dallas with Dirk for all those years..

[@bzjgbvdzuiskj]

Glückwunsch Dirk, gut siehst du aus. Du bist der beste und ein riesen Vorbild.

[@nordictube8743]

Dirk für immer 🇩🇪 there will Never be another one like Dirk . Humble loyal

[@alecwiley6187]

Class act. Great speech. Worth the watch

[@lunasweats126]

One of the best in the game history and an amazing human had the honor to meet him w his wife as me n my wife celebrated our anniversary he took the time to take a pic with and chat w us for a minute as if he new us and was so kind will always remember it

[@MackanLund]

Greatest shooting Big man in history . Played his whole career for one team. Won a chip without any actual Superstar on his team . Finals mvp 🎉 dirk is a inspiration 👌

[@moneybag8124]

Very beautiful words Derek one of my favourite players all time when you green you grow and when you are rotten

[@waltdawgbosshog1816]

Dirk is arguably the greatest power forward of all time!!! Salute to the general

[@AllanMurmann]

it's weird because it's definitely Tim Duncan because Dirk was ahead of his time and he was a stretch 4 before it even existed. I would play both together haahhahaha

[@andrecarter1590]

No he's not he was a liability on defense now if u want to say he's the best shooting pf ever ill give u that

[@smooth2053]

What a speech Dirk that hit home

[@evetsallan]

Great speech Dirk

[@antonioamate7294]

Que gran clase de este año tremendo para Europa por la envergadura de jugadores que entraron para mí un acierto de la NBA meter a los tres juntos y que decir de Dirk simplemente el mejor jugador europeo de la historia

[@tg4768]

Congratulation dirk the greatest 7 footer shooter in Nba history period!!! One of my favorite players ever in nba history period!!!!!! One of the greatest players ever in nba history period!!!!!