looked like a 90's boyband member when he was drafted😂

No one can possibly hate Dirk

Im not crying , you are 😭😢😩

The measure of greatness is when you are playing one on one with your childhood friends and yelling out "DIRK" everytime you shoot a one-legged fadeaway. Thank you for encapsulating my childhood memories big guy.

man...when holger had those tears of pure pride and joy for his "son" dirk it hits me every single time. great footage to include here

Im old everybody is retiring in ALL sports.

The last time i watched an nba finals with my father on tv is the game that the mavs won the championship, he passed the following year.We're a mavs fans..congrats dirk and thanks 4 the memories and i miss you dad..I'll never forget

As an American living in Germany, it's cool to see Dirk's impact in the US and how humble he really is. Congratulations on a successful NBA career!

Grizz fan that has the highest respect for Dirk. We still have Vince Carter, but Dirk is truly the last of a dying breed. You never heard anything bad about him off the court, never threw his team mates under the bus, just an overall wonderful human being from my eyes. It was an absolute honor seeing him in person one last time when the Grizzlies were in Dallas (yes I live here despite being a grizz fan). I know the mavs will take care of Dirk after retirement, but he truly deserves everything good coming toward him in life. An absolute legend, hands down, 1st ballot hall of famer. 👏🏻#41👏🏻

Rockets fan here, thank you for all the great games and battles over the years Dirk. Go relax on a beach somewhere, well deserved

the player who didnt need a super team to win a ring.. Dirk Nowitski

So humble...after everything that he accomplished...respect! I’m proud to live in Würzburg Germany ( his other home) 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

*Thank you for 21 Years with the Mavs, LOYALTY* 🙏🏻

As a Magic fan! I love Dirk! We all love Dirk!

One of the greatest 1-time 🏆 in the history of Sports Entertainment

Be honest, who else cried?

Never Trade, no never team Only team Dallas mavericks Dirk nowitzki all time Thankyou for inspiring game From the Philippines

i love dirk already 19years ，from 2000-2019，i remember in my 14 years old ，but now i was 33 years old ， today i wanna say i love dirk forever ，from fist time 2000 to forever！

It's only fitting that he retires at 41 (this year). Amazing career, my man. Living Legend.

BUILD THAT MAN A STATUE. Edit: Going up, Tongue out and all.

Wow, this got me teary-eyed man. What a journey this man went through in life.

Cried my eyeballs out I love dirk so much I’m so glad I was at his last home game.

Man, Dirk is one of the best. One legged fade-away is just amazing. A center that can shoot from anywhere. he really changed the game. I think he is one of the reasons why most teams in the NBA looked for a center that can shoot Js and 3s. Most importantly, spread the floor. He really changed the game to where it is now. With his long hair, running back and forth on that court makes him look like a wild stallion out there. Perfect for the Mavericks team. A true Maverick. He really did played it the right way.

Good music choice. A true legend has retiered. Germany is proud of you.#All41

I really really like Dirk since the first time he set foot in Dallas. He’s so good a shooter, plays different than conventional bigs in the US. He changed the way big men should play. Even though Dirk is an All Star, a superstar, we an MVP you will not see him as a boastful person. Lots of love from The Philippines

A part of my childhood is going to die at the end of this season. Thank you for the memories Dirk.

Loyalty to 1 team.. ..... A code that rarely exist... Dirk the great🔥🔥🔥🔥

You don't have to say "I'm not a maverics fan, but I'm crying", you don't need to be nor do you have to be a fan, to be crying, Dirk is a living legend, one of the most nicest people, nba champion, he singing the song while watching his tribute, so you know, just cry of happiness and sadness

We MFFL will miss this guy. We are DALLAS! #ThanksDirk #OurHero

Thank you sir. Thank you for 2011 as a Dallas native. Thank you for being a great man, person, and human being. More players should aspire to play and handle themselves like this man. A true role model. A true Maverick. Thank you! DALLAS4LIFE.

What a Legend🏀🏀🏀

I misssss you idol,,💕💕💕

Forever the 🐐 of my city! We love you 41

The greatest german player ever and forever.

The great and legendary Dirk. Hall of Famer!

I dont even watch sports except for hockey BUT i will ALWAYS have respect for this man.

Not only, but especially from 2006 to 2011 he was probably every boy's hero in germany. I remember that time very well and how could I forget about it. It was something really special going through germany back then. Thanks for all that inspiration Dirkules!

That music background hit me hard good memories dirk 👌👌👌

The most loyal player of all of the NBA,he didn't want to move,he didn't want a new city and a new team,he wanted to stay right where he belonged,I'm really gonna miss Dirk Nowtiski and his loyal attitude,I'll shed a tear for Dirk

Wir sind stolz auf dich Dirk :'). Goosebumps...... 🇩🇪💪 The onions are waiting 😭

It was tough watching this. Thank you dirk 41.21.1

Man I'm a heat fan i hated the mavericks for beating the heat but i respect them especially this man dirk a true legend and a loyal and great player in and out the court.. Thanks dirk..

3:03 I cried so much that night, I was like 10 😢

Tears

Thank you for every single memory. Even those back to the 1999 Eurobasket.

21 Seasons with one Team. Nothing more to say ;)

He experienced the pain of losing and the elation of winning. Dirk's career is one that can teach people what perseverance is all about.

when "time of your life " starting to sound..😞😥

One of my favorite players from my generation. I'm 29 so I grew up watching Dirk playing Ginobili, Duncan, Kobe, Shaq, Garnett, Nash, etc. Awesome era of basketball that's unfortunely not coming back anytime soon. Very honorable player who sticked to his team for his whole career and succeed. That's what glory is about and this goes to you Lebron, Durant, etc. Dirk will have his statue next to that building

Wow what a player what a career and loyal till the end nothing but respect for dirk

Dirk, the embodiment of humbleness.

Coming from Chicago, all I have to say is we love and thank you Dirk.

Being from Miami and a huge heat fan. Even when dirk beat us I couldn’t hate him. He beat our super team without having a super team. What a legend

Great tribute. Its special to have a sports hero in a city for his whole career. Bravo Dirk and Dallas.

Just have the biggest respect for the guy. Dirk Nowitzki embodies everything a basketball player should be, hard working and doesn't complain about his teammates and he takes charge when he needs to and he is a good teammate and leader, Dirk could have went to another organization and took his talents elsewhere but he stayed with the Mavericks and got them a championship and an MVP and I don't think he got near enough credit or praise by the press for what a player he was. A guy like Dirk will be missed by many but he deserves the best in retirement and whatever lies ahead, God bless you Dirk.

Been talking mad sh** to my friends for years defending u. (Their Laker fans 👎) .. 2006 my son was born, and u almost got me a ring lol.. . 5 years later my daughter was soon to be born and Dirk comes through for me making 2011 even more rememberable.. thank you for the memories and hope you enjoy the rest of your life

Dirk was gonna be one of those guys that..when he retires...I was gonna cry my eyes out.....and man did that happen

Thank you Dirk. Your such a beautiful to watch over years. Thanks for the memories Dirk. Salute from your Filipino fans!

Its been amazing watching Dirk all these years. I became a fan of Dirk and the Mavs when I was 18, now I'm 36. Boy, does the time fly by. I'm so happy you were able to win it all and become the Finals MVP. 2011 was a glorious year. Thank you Dirk. #MFFL

How can you not like this ? Truly amazing and for his father to witness all of this woow, blessed !!! The hard work, the determination, dedication, then watch your son become a champion. True blessing.

tears in my eyes 😭😭😭 miss you dirk #41

Always feared these days would come. My favorite all time player is retired. Bittersweet So damn happy I watched his championship run. The most underrated in history.

Legend

Mein Vorbild , Mein Lehrer... Danke für alles Dirk ... Love the Game ,Play the Game

Dallas fan here. Thanks dirk!!!

😭Greatness in a humble giant!!!

Dirk, D-Wade, Manu......man...we are gonna miss those 3....hope they are all first ballot HOF.....so much fun to watch.....neither of the 3 selfish ....all bout team......leaders always, always remain coachable.....just my thinkin....peace ya'll !

You and kobe made me love basketball so much! Goodluck and godbless Dirk!

Fuck yeah dallas what a way to send OUR!! Guy into the sunset never been more proud of my city thank you DIRK for everything 😢

I was so upset when HE swept my Lakers but I was so happy for HIM when HE (They) beat the Heat... Truly an All-time Great.....

So very proud of Dirk!!!

a great german guy . thank you Dirk from Leipzig, Saxony, East-Germany

Still burst into tears. #MFFL

We love you dirk

It gives me chills

I would have to think that ending your career like this with one ring has to mean more to a player than winning a handful of rings by jumping around to super teams. Every Dallas Mavericks player from now on will live in Nowitzki's towering shadow and he will be loved by an entire city forever.

1 of the greatest of all time but greatest European player of all time

im crying , i love Dirk

Greatest Maverick Ever.

RESPECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BIG MAN!!!!

So cool, thanks for posting. I missed it when I was at work. Goosebumps all over now. And I feel old.

I hope you had the time of your life you big goofy legend.

Nah I'm not crying just got finished cutting onions 🤔

I found Dallas after being a Bulls fan because of Michael Jordan. I fell in love with Nowitzki and Nash and Micahel Finley and the crew. Instantly became MY team. Now that all those guys are gone I think it may be time for me to find a new team.😢 Thanks for the years and the memories Dirk.

Congrats Dirk as a Spurs fan he ws a great competi

Great player, class act

i almost cry

U all know what it takes to do the same thing over n over again for 21 years. It's Dirk Nowitzki.

Awesome video bout an awesome guy. I'm from Indiana so reggie and Kemp were my favs til I seen Dirk play. Lucky enough to see him twice play live. Once against Pacers which the Mavs lost 😞. Once against team USA were he scored 74 points which is pretty amazing

As a bucks fan... it hurts to see that he could've been on our team, but Dallas needed a man like him. Love him or hate him, you're gonna miss this guy

you must love this guy

21 years wow

We Germans are best known for cars, beer and beautiful women. But the best export was and is Dirk Nowitzki 👌

Dirk will eventually be the Mayor of Dallas before the end of his life. He has done, does, and continues to do so much for the city.

one of the greatest of my time won vs kobe, LBJ, Wade, Duncan & many more

Blazers fan here but mad props for one of the best. Happy trails, Dirk.

Such a great video tribute. That statue better be a one legged fadeaway

The legendary...

Legend.

Im still watching this until now..my all time favorite player...😂