There's no way that you're gonna think about Dallas Mavericks without Dirk Nowitzki

idc even if he has 1 ring, that ring alone carries so much legendary weight most wouldn’t understand

This man led his team to 50 plus win seasons and deep playoff runs for over a decade in the West in the era filled with future hall of famers. From 1999 to 2011 only 3 teams made it out of the west, the Lakers, Spurs and the Mavs. Dirk always seemed to have lesser talent surrounding him than those other teams but never complained and took on whatever team was in front and battled their superstars toe to toe every night.

Classy guys like Dirk and Tim Duncan aren't as popular today but Giannis seems like he might be a quality dude also.

Best maverick in Maverick franchise history I’m Not hearing it

Your Signature Moves will never forget! #Dirk41

one of the best to ever do it. we love you dirk

I got goosebumps watching this video, you will be missed DIRK the legend

I’m so Lucky To have played with this Legend.

I live in San Antonio I won a contest in elementary and got court side tickets to a spurs Mavericks game in 2001. I was wearing my David Robinson jersey and Dirk came up to me and shook my hand and told me he liked my jersey. I thought he was the coolest and by the end of the season I had converted to a Mavericks fan. I remember crying my eyes out in 2003 when the Mavericks were about to take it to game 7 then Steve Kerr of all people ended their season. The 2006 finals meltdown surrounded by conspiracy. The next year with the warriors upsetting them. Fast forward to 2011 with one of the most amazing playoff runs ever. I wish I could meet dirk one more time to thank him for everything he did for the Mavericks. Having to watch him stay as we saw great teammates come and go. Thank you for doing it right. Hope he enjoys retirement and I hope he knows that everything he did is appreciated.

One Of The Best Ever Carried The Mavricks To a Championship again st The SuperTeam Miami Heat Even Kobe Couldmt Ever Do This Dirk Is a Legend.....

The first time I ever seen him I knew he was a special player. A 7 footer that athletic, that could shoot lights out from anywhere on the court. Stayed with one team, worked hard, became great, and made others around him great. A true champion that anybody can appreciate and idolize.

Imagine seeing that statue of him with that leg up, fading away, ball about to be let loose in a high arc. I'm a Lakers man to the core, but yo, that shit is gonna be unreal. Always loved his game and his character. Salute to the 41....🙌🏿

Best Power Forward of All-Time. Best International Player Ever. Champion. Standard. Legend. #ThankYouDirk

The greatest Maverick to play the game and I'll even say the greatest power forward to ever play the game. Dirk changed the game thank you Dirk for everything you did.

This dude declined all the large offer on other team he remain Loyal to Mavs and not just that he do large paycut for the sake of his loving team

His statue outside of the arena will be his one legged fadeway..

The 2011 championship run will stay one of the most impressive in league history. An aging stretch 4 superstar leading a team of pretty much only role players to a ring against a superteam by balling his brains out. Absolutely legendary.

Enjoy retirement, you earned every bit of it. Thank you 41🏆🏀.

Watching this clip with tears~ Dirk is my hero. All the best to his retirement life.

Im someone who lives in Texas and always has Dirk is Texan and we consider and take him in as one. We are more than welcome for anybody who represents the state as a professional athlete, artist, musicians, chefs, it doesn't matter. Texas will gladly love you.

It’s just hard to watch the nba now. I know there are great players, but man... those guys in the 2000’s. So many great iconic players. I watch old footage and brings back so many memories. It’s hard to watch the teams now without these players. Also, everyone used to stay put for the most part. Dallas-dirk. LA- Kobe, Spurs- Duncan. Miami- Wade. There were trades, but some guys were cornerstones.. Now, who knows where anybody is!

I’m going to miss Dirk

Great Video ! Really Great !! Amazing footage and compilation !!! Gives me shivers right away !! ❤❤❤ 🏀🏀🏀 DIRK IS THE GOAT !!!

Dirk deserves so much more. Truly, a one of a kind player. Thank you bleacher report for uploading this video.

Dirk came, Dirk saw, Dirk conquered....His 2011 championship will always be special....His legacy will always be special....

Greatest Maverick Ever

Thanks dirk my tears are of happyness willalways be my goat

the GREATEST maverick in franchise history. DIRK NOWITZKI

gonna miss you Ballin' Dirk... Basketball will never be the same without you.. I watched Basketball again the moment I saw you playing.. so Unique.. thanks Dirk to all the Greatness you've shown us all over these years.. thank you very much.. Dirk.. #MFFL #Swish41 #Wunderkind

Unguardable. Pioneer. Game changer.

Dirk will always be remembered as the one.

I'm cery proud of you Dirk. Watching this makes me so emotional

Thank you LEGEND..

Thank you so much Dirk. You did it. You did it when almost everybody thought you couldn't.

I am a No. 1 Fan of Dirk Nowitzki.... I'm from Philippines... Thank You Bleacher Report..

Nobody :- Absolutely no-one :- Paul Peirce :- I had better career than d Wade and Dirk *combined*

Thank you Dirk!👊👊❤❤❤

Dirk's 2011 Finals run will be the first and last time were gonna see someone lead his team to a championship without having at least one other allstar as a teammate. Dirk = Legend.

U truly one of a kind

A piece of my childhood has come to end huhuh I love you Dirk!

Dirk, you play the GAME the right way! Thank you for 21 years of basketball..

Thank you dirk

we will miss you big fella

Nothing but love and respect for Dirk.

Leader and legend. Great player.one more seasone, please (

We love you DIRK MAVS4LIFE

Going to miss him...

One of the all time greats.

awesome edit

One of my favorite idol. Dirk, Timmy, tony, manu

Greatest shooter ever

One of the underrated greats of all time!

If you want to be NBA legend, you stay with one team, win at least one championship. That’s all you need.

A true Professional always. Enjoy the sunsets Dirk. You’ve deserved it

Dirk Digler the Germinator...Dallas Loves you🙌🙌🙌

Yao, Timmy and now Dirk. the texas giants are all gone. i'm literally in tears i miss these guys so much and miss the old real game

It's tough watching the player who got me into basketball and made me a fan and (attempted) player, retire. I dont think there was one kid in Texas who didnt attempt to recreate his fade away. Glad to have watched him and even gone to see him play. #mffl

I'm glad Dirk and Dwyane went out together. You will both be greatly missed.

Great memories 👌

Ups and downs. He remained a maverick. We will see a statue of a one legged freak fadin away any moment now.

So happy to the for the trade from the bucks I appreciate it

They cheated him out of the 2006 championship to establish Wade as a superstar

Legend

Dirk Nowitzki = Legend.

We love dirk

Happy birthday Dirk

Dirty Dirk Nowitzky career stats 21 seasons 1521gms played 51,337 mins played shot 47% for his career nailed 1980, 3pointers at a 38% clip shot 88% from the charity stripe 11,479 total rebs 31,540 total points at a avg of over 20pts per game we salute you General Dirk for a magnificent and exemplary NBA career you had you sir are a living legend

He is our best German Export. Constant high Performing Athlete, humble person with great heart for other humans. Dirk you made us proud 😍

Most lovable guy in the NBA! No one hates Dirk!

no matter how great Luka is and will be..Dallas will always be Dirk's..love him..cant wait to have a baby and we will name him Dirk ❤️

The Dallas Mavericks are the NBA champion . Its like a music to my ears. I can listen to it the whole day.

respect ..

WE LOVE YOU DIRK!

The reason why I finally tried basketball in high school. My personal goat 🐐

I always like Dirk's game.

Godspeed Dirk

He had to go against Timmy Duncan for 17 years and Kobe for a long time. Western conference was tough for 15 years i remember it was Lakers Spurs Mavs Suns for 10 plus years...

i love this guy :D one of the few People i am really really proud of being from Germany, too. he represents our Country in the best possible way :)

Dirk Nowitzki is the reason why I started watching basketball.

DIRK DONT LEAVE US 😭😭😭

The King Maverick. He never left his kingdom, through thick and thim he seen it all. 2006 they blew at 2-0 finals lead. 2007 they've compiled NBA's best regular season record with 67 wins. He won MVP. But they were derailed by the We Believe Warriors in the 1st round of the playoffs. Four years on, he had his redemption versus South Beach Big 3 for his 1 and only NBA Championship. He never chased rings, he lifted his team and his city. He became a legend and revolutionize the game by being with one team. The master of one legged fadeaway. So long Dirk! Thanks for the mem'ries.

Wasn’t no dirk fan but I respect him highly for staying loyal to the Mavericks, bringing a ring to the Mavericks and staying through thick and thin with them till the end.

🐐🐐🐐

So lucky to have witnessed him his whole career....

Thank dirk from the 214

RESPECT

King Dirk. The greatest Maverick ever

Has been my favorite player for years

Dirk Nowitzki ist der beste

great player.

T-mac, Nash, Kobe, Duncan retired, and now Dirk. Its been a long run, enjoy your retirement Mr. One legged fade-away 👌👌

Literally a maverick.

The Maverick

Alpha Prince so proud that he's from my home town, Dirkules❤️👏

If anyone dislikes this beside the reason that their sad he’s retiring, I will be triggered

I grew up watching this man play he is definitely a super star in my book

DIRK!

THE greatest big man shooter of all time

The dirk fade was so brutal . Just impossible to guard