Dirk Nowitzki Facts

Dirk Werner Nowitzki German pronunciation born June 19, 1978 is a German professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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Dirk Nowitzki is the son of Joerg and Helen Nowitzki.

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father of Dirk Nowitzki played for West Germany in team handball.

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Mother of Dirk Nowitzki was a star player on Germany's women's national basketball team.

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Dirk Nowitzki was chosen as the ninth pick in the 1998 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks and immediately traded to the Mavericks, where he has played since. Listed at 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)

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Dirk Nowitzki was chosen as the ninth pick in the 1998 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks and immediately traded to the Mavericks, where he has played since. Listed at 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)

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Dirk Nowitzki is considered one of the greatest power forwards in basketball history.

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Dirk Nowitzki currently being ranked 6th in all-time scoring with over 29,000 regular-season points.

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Dirk Nowitzki is one of seven players who achieved a 50–40–90 season (2007).

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Dirk Nowitzki is the first Maverick voted onto an All-NBA Team and holds several all-time Mavericks franchise records.

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Dirk Nowitzki completed mandatory service in German Army, 1998

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Dirk Nowitzki signed contract extension with the Mavericks, 2006.

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Family of Dirk Nowitzki had a house painting business.

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Dirk Nowitzki signed the deal, a $60 million extension which ran from the 2008–09 season through 2011.

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