Dirk Nowitzki IN TEARS After Spurs Tribute Video! Final NBA Game

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Dirk Nowitzki couldn't hold back the tears after watching the Spurs tribute video to him.
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@marcelosanchez7941 5 жыл бұрын

A player who didn’t need a super team to win a championship

@Hendrixxthekid 5 жыл бұрын

Marcelo Sanchez and beat a superteam to win his ring

@belfastbelchan4039 5 жыл бұрын

I'm still waiting for retards to mention Dirk had HoF with JKidd on that 2011 playoff run.. Lmao what is this NBA 2k?😂

@strength45 5 жыл бұрын

We can now add kawaii

@marcelosanchez7941 5 жыл бұрын

strength45 yes sir

@ult7511 5 жыл бұрын

@@belfastbelchan4039 Ahahaha JKidd is old af back in the 2011 playoff run

@shubarna4 4 жыл бұрын

This man beat LeBron, D-Wade and Chris Bosh all in their PRIME. Respect.

@rickjames547 4 жыл бұрын

WO0 yEAHHH I understand what he meant! But yes the team beat the heat

@joeycatt113 4 жыл бұрын

LeBron has entered his 17th prime

@rickjames547 4 жыл бұрын

Scott Mescudi ummm 17th?! Lmao your joking right?

@dunk23nc 4 жыл бұрын

Scott Mescudi & still can’t handle JJ Barea

@marksman4599 4 жыл бұрын

Also had Tyson best defender and good starters. Miami had like 4 players rest were shit.

@madrobot4952 3 жыл бұрын

Dirk's one ring is the most well-deserved ring of all time. To this day, I'm still watch highlights of Dirk's championship run.

@ryu-ken 3 жыл бұрын

One ring to rule them all...

@dc7236 3 жыл бұрын

I think its rivaled with Ben Wallace's pistons an their 1 ring...

@liftingturtle1055 3 жыл бұрын

Well his Ring is ALWAYS better than multiple Rings but with a help of atleast 1-3 Superstars in one team. Mavs was not even the Favorites to win back then, they were being disrespected, they were NOT THE FOCUS OF MEDIA in short Mavs 2011 was a blacksheep that one a championship lol

@cavemanyogi150 2 жыл бұрын

It's hilarious that there's a top 50 title run list on ESPN and Dirk's 2011 isn't even on it. Actually the probable #1

@ryu-ken 2 жыл бұрын

@@cavemanyogi150 that's hilarious. But then again I'm not surprised. That's espn for you

@20_foot_burmese_pyth0n Жыл бұрын

When one of your biggest rivals put together a heartfelt tribute for you, that's how you know you're great.

@lyhthegreat 7 ай бұрын

spurs is the everyone's biggest rival.

@thejesse Ай бұрын

Not just a tribute... a tribute featuring your own team getting cooked over and over.

@leetraviusmckay314 5 жыл бұрын

Kobe, Duncan, Dirk, Wade and Manu leaving. I'm getting old

@johnnymac2952 5 жыл бұрын

Kobe left about 4 years ago

@TheFreekill17 5 жыл бұрын

@@johnnymac2952 I thought he left 10 years ago. What's next are you gonna tell me Donald Trump is president or something?

@RazTopics 5 жыл бұрын

JohnnyMac bro he’s mentioning the greats of “2000”s.

@johnnymac2952 5 жыл бұрын

@Not so Wealthy Gamer you cant call anybody an idoit with a profile like that kid. How do them lemons taste guys?

@1BlackParade 5 жыл бұрын

Not so old. Carter’s still playing another year 😆

@ronque23 4 жыл бұрын

When your division rivals send you off like that you know you had a damn good run.

@briterry4961 4 жыл бұрын

More like real recognize real vato

@darryldeas411 4 жыл бұрын

YouMan Chew yeah but the announcer pronounced his first name "JERK"

@regd9297 4 жыл бұрын

Darryl Deas, I think that’s how it’s pronounced in german

@darryldeas411 4 жыл бұрын

@@regd9297 what are you smoking

@regd9297 4 жыл бұрын

@Darryl Deas, dat guuud gasss. Lol

@PeachyHater 11 ай бұрын

What a classy move by the Spurs team treating a long-time rival like this at his last game. Dirk is so special for an opponent to them. I'm only a casual basketball fan, but I got to shed tears watching the tribute clip, damn. What an amazing career Dirk had.

@radioactivehands Ай бұрын

Me 2 the music is epic

@dynamicvoltage9765 15 күн бұрын

As a Mavs fan, I remember being right in the middle of those wars. It was mostly the fans that hated each other. There really wasn't anything to hate about the players. Ok maybe Bruce Bowen.

@toyosukagoto1185 2 жыл бұрын

“I always wanted to be a basketball player. Nothing more, nothing less.” ~ Dirk Nowitzki

@rorycalhoun1126 2 жыл бұрын

🐐

@capadzcabrera 5 жыл бұрын

If he didn't play his final game in Dallas, there's no better place to play it other than San Antonio. Dirk and Duncan had some of the best head to heads ever. Two of the most humble, real stars in the history of the game.

@ch.illmatic 5 жыл бұрын

Not only that, but they're both in Texas!

@forevertool 5 жыл бұрын

Christian Joel Cabrera well said

@raymundmontinola4376 5 жыл бұрын

Also yao ming

@mavsnation4life 5 жыл бұрын

Big facts spurs no doubt a first class organization.

@nakapaachangeme3639 5 жыл бұрын

And loyal player and they both play hard for their teams to be an NBA CHAMPION..unlike kd...

@72cornerspeed78 5 жыл бұрын

To the Spurs organization: Thank you so much for paying tribute to Dirk in your home town. A rare class act. I applaud you for recognizing Dirk’s greatness.

@lemonkewith400subs8 5 жыл бұрын

72CornerSpeed hopefully this comment gets enough likes for the spurs to actually see it

@SJ6football 5 жыл бұрын

#Texas respect

@jesseavila6176 5 жыл бұрын

This deserves 500 likes at least

@210SATX82 5 жыл бұрын

Just for the sake of the rivalry, fuk you Dirk. Hats off though. I'll miss hating you. It won't be the same without you.

@pfanzers 5 жыл бұрын

72CornerSpeed this was one of the best games I had ever gone to, mind you I went to kawhi’s return this season too, and Duncan hitting a three on the suns in the playoffs. But seeing dirk, and the vibes one last time topped it all off

@sangeetdebuchya Жыл бұрын

Game 7, 2006 Spurs Mavs. That game had it all. Dirk tied it and took it to OT. Spurs fans know about this legend too much too often. Well done by Spurs.

@Emma-dh1lx Жыл бұрын

Stopped a potential 3peat.

@zacspruill Жыл бұрын

that game still haunts me

@Beem530 Жыл бұрын

I was at that game. To go up with Manus 3 and then go into overtime after Dirks and1 ,I never seen a crowd go from top of the mountain to bottom of the valley. Maybe Fisher. 4 bs but Dirk was a beast in his prime.

@MaximusR93 Жыл бұрын

All Manu had to do is not foul, he had just made the three to put us up three, Dirk got the and one, in OT the Mavs get us. Little things like that kept us from multiple threepeats, just like the .4 in 04 when Derek Fisher got a little help from the clock operator.

@mmc5708 10 ай бұрын

NBA back from 1994-2012 was just epic, NBA now, sucks ass. That game 7 2006 was an all time great.

@commantermormont1657 Жыл бұрын

My respect for the Spurs has gone to the roof. What can I say. For their fans too.

@goombapizza6335 10 ай бұрын

It was a very classy move. To put together not just a video of Dirk's career, but of mostly him beating up the Spurs. Other than my own team and maybe the modern-day Nuggets, there's only ever been one org I truly respected, the Spurs.

@lukecalumlyonwrath7723 5 жыл бұрын

The Spurs know to acknowledge greatness, even if it's not their own.

@drstone2358 5 жыл бұрын

Thats great

@ikerod210 4 жыл бұрын

That's what basketball is all about.

@ikerod210 4 жыл бұрын

People shouldn't just be fans of their own team, but fans of basketball as a whole.

@darthmarr9886 4 жыл бұрын

Spurs is always classy

@baileym4708 4 жыл бұрын

I think most teams would have if they known for sure he was retiring. The Clippers stopped the game to applaud. Spurs did a great job but they aren't the only.

@_86kutt 5 жыл бұрын

Smooth how he gets recognized by all. Respect.

@gfropr 5 жыл бұрын

The Larry Bird of my generation.

@mackwilliams3333 5 жыл бұрын

@@gfropr nope. Dirk was really good in his prime, but Larry Bird was nasty man. Two totally different players. That is unless you were referring to them both being white lol, and if so, carry on.

@KillaSmit20789 5 жыл бұрын

@@mackwilliams3333 Lmao

@qc3227 5 жыл бұрын

How can you not respect the amount of time dedicated to the craft, great stuff!

@KID_JEDI_76 5 жыл бұрын

The Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones had a similar send off with other teams honoring/paying tribute to him as well. I don't remember it being quite on this level, though.

@Ivander85 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this moment. I am a lifelong Spurs fan and seeing Dirk getting emotional after seeing a tribute made by one of his biggest rivals was just beautiful. I hope he is enjoying his retirement.

@marktodd4824 Жыл бұрын

The Spurs were his biggest rivals, the Lakers are up there but SA’s just down the road.

@Theak47forall 9 ай бұрын

Oh with Luka there Dirk is a happy camper :)

@DickNasty480 2 жыл бұрын

When you go ON the road and the home team gives you that kind of recognition, it just proves how much you touched THEM. Well done Spurs organization and Dirk Nowitzki .

@thejesse Ай бұрын

Putting together a video of your own team getting cooked is crazy respect.

@joshuagraham9126 5 жыл бұрын

Dirk won a legit ring by just grinding, no superstars. That has to mean something.

@jbrojb3328 5 жыл бұрын

GreyJag 18 it's the Most meaningful ring since then '12: Heat Beat Baby thunders '13: Heat had superior talent saved by allen '14: 2nd Most meaningful ring ( d-Wade lost a step by then) '15: Warriors Beat banged-up cavs '16: cavs Beat Warriors After they needed draymond to get suspended for sth that was not as bad as previous actions from him vs OKC No need to mention the Last 2 years

@ryanc9888 5 жыл бұрын

@@jbrojb3328 Miami was leading the series 2-1 and in game 4 had a 76-69 lead with 8 minutes left in the 4th. Dallas crowd was completely out of it and Miami was staring at a 3-1 lead. It's a very fine line between winning and losing.

@JayT8823 5 жыл бұрын

that team was full of great players who played there best season that 1 year

@kassemgjr 5 жыл бұрын

Jbro Jb uh oh I sense a lebron hater here

@iranlassninja7062 5 жыл бұрын

He had the greatest championship run in history (or 2nd if you think hakeems 95 run was better)

@mattnelson372 5 жыл бұрын

In the era of ring chasers, Dirk stayed true to his team. Mad props to Dirk and Duncan. Hopefully, in 20 years, Luka can go out like this.

@supersam5120 5 жыл бұрын

Matt Nelson I hope the Sonics come back one day. I’ve pretty much lost all hope at this point :/

@tevitascoobs1888 5 жыл бұрын

i love players who are loyal to a team like russ,giannis you can tell they wanna earn a championship the hard way

@peyton074 5 жыл бұрын

Tfue , Giannis doesn’t have a chance to leave his horrible franchise until that contract is over.

@ogbmt 5 жыл бұрын

I don't mind people staying loyal to their team, but Dirk declined a 4 year max from the Lakers in 2014, and took a huge pay cut to stay with the Mavs. The Mavs rewarded his sacrifice by signing Chandler Parsons to a max. Dirk should have done his 4 years in LA with Kobe and then come back for this season with the Mavs.

@rastagod9970 5 жыл бұрын

Dirk still ain't no Larry bird ..

@FEARLESSx210 Жыл бұрын

I'm a spurs fan and even as a rival I cried. Thank you dirk

@gurcanzarathustra554 Жыл бұрын

The Spurs organization is special. This presentation is one of the noblest events in the history of sports. And Nowitzki has always been humble and a great character.

@Rumplesti1tskin 3 жыл бұрын

His opponent had a tribute for him? That's when you know you've done the best you could have done.

@johncartwell8034 3 жыл бұрын

At the end of the day, it's basketball. A common ground can be shared, the love for basketball. For such a big moment you'd hope they would.

@Ryu-qk1kx 3 жыл бұрын

he literally had no enemies

@patricialucero1767 3 жыл бұрын

@@johncartwell8034 itd also nba and ppl come here to show they belong so cant rlly blame them if they didnt

@billyandrade7608 3 жыл бұрын

Aside from that the opponent team required to gave tribute if the game was not held on the retiring player home court.

@hok4ge956 3 жыл бұрын

a long time rival indeed.

@ges3676 3 жыл бұрын

Mark Cuban said it the best. “We gave him nobody and he won us a title”

@kaiser741 3 жыл бұрын

Funny coz its true. Dirks prime who he was with? Josh howard, aging Jkidd? Terry was his sole backup (a 6th man jeez) That 2011 run is amazing, a cinderella run indeed. Practically its a novel. 1st rd vs Portland: Mavs vs playoff failure ghosts 2nd rd Lakers: VS back2back champions 3rd rd OKC: Young and gunning 3 future MVPs Finals Heat: SUPERTEAM

@mrkickinthesky 3 жыл бұрын

its even end of prime dirk,he entered his prime 2006,with that cast vs the okc big three,kobe and gasol and the miami big 3...thats why he gets that tour like kobe and not like pierce

@PicklezTV 3 жыл бұрын

Cuban has the that type of loyalty to a player that is unheard of .... He would never trade Dirk ....like never

@buchkasidy6919 3 жыл бұрын

Don't forgot Stojakovic and his shooting Vs Lakers ..

@ChrisBasdeo 3 жыл бұрын

@@kaiser741 Honestly that squad wasn't that bad they had depth with Stojakovic, Shawn Marion, Tyson Chandler etc. No one expected them to win but they had the potential. Aging Jason Kidd was still pretty decent up to that point

@bobbycone2 Жыл бұрын

May never see another team do this ever again for an opponent. That is how Special Dirk is!

@DissAeon 7 ай бұрын

True, thats a highlight comp of dirk cooking the spurs. No team would do that lmao

@sc3639 Жыл бұрын

This guy has everyone's respect. In the age when you have people chasing the most money or the most stacked team to get the rings and then you have this guy. What a legend. Got to respect this man.

@SwayTheBeast 4 жыл бұрын

Took over $100 million in discounts to stay with Dallas. Most selfless and determined superstar ever!

@mrbroho98_43 4 жыл бұрын

WO0 yEAHHH no superstar

@Hobbiie 4 жыл бұрын

@WO0 yEAHHH did you even watch prime Dirk play? He is a superstar, dont disrespect him like that.

@darioblazevic2430 4 жыл бұрын

@WO0 yEAHHH what the fuck?

@ravencrow2129 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrbroho98_43 He was a Finals MVP , 14 times all star , lifting mavs from a stacked western conference with 26.8 ppg(playoffs) from being 7th seed to winning the whole season beating a superteam Miami. AND YOU'RE TELLING ME HE'S NOT A SUPERSTAR?

@mrbroho98_43 4 жыл бұрын

Raven Crow no I’m saying he is a superstar, the guy I @ said all star and I corrected him saying no, superstar.

@bobbywalsh7767 4 жыл бұрын

San Antonio is as classy organization in all of sports. One that many should emulate.

@gravityfel7896 4 жыл бұрын

@Hauger No one knew Manu Timmy or even TP were going to retire soon, although they were nearing that chapter.

@reyy5657 4 жыл бұрын

Bobby Walsh Kawhi clicked dislike button.

@sramoore0075187 4 жыл бұрын

When an organization is coached by the great G-Pop!

@noblerdentertainment9812 4 жыл бұрын

💯

@45ginola 4 жыл бұрын

Not as classy as you think. They accused their player of faking an injury after he had won them a chip a few years back. Trash franchise.

@buttscarlton3457 3 жыл бұрын

As a life long spurs fan who watched this man crush my personal soul on more than one occasion, I give this man respect ✊

@kelts6184 3 жыл бұрын

Dirk was absolute class, and the Spurs are absolute class for doing this! A great rivalry for so many years.

@navneethrao4867 5 жыл бұрын

Class act by the spurs organization

@TheStef6 5 жыл бұрын

As always.....

@Sinreher 5 жыл бұрын

@@mtj3314 It's not about that. They also did a great tribute for Kobe.

@bigdbohnen 5 жыл бұрын

First class move by a first class organization

@connorfink951 5 жыл бұрын

Dave Bohnen Yessir!

@ronniesharma1322 5 жыл бұрын

Navneeth Rao damn right go spurs go

@willbrown5064 5 жыл бұрын

The Spurs had to deal with alot of legends during their peak. Classy organization for recognizing them all.

@bladadowsweat2911 5 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯 this comment in its entirety is real 💯

@Ydoaaaa 5 жыл бұрын

I mean their peak? They havent missed playoffs in 20+ years so obviously!

@Adam-tf9nb 5 жыл бұрын

well done San Antonio 👏👏👏

@JesseJames-or3kr 5 жыл бұрын

@@Adam-tf9nb thank u

@ionlysleepwhenisleep7018 3 жыл бұрын

Bruh I was crying and all then the announcer said "Jerk Nowitzki" 😭😂😭😂

@Wagmiallday 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahah bruh I know lol

@habigee866 3 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAHA I check it if he really pronounced it that way, and it really was hahaha

@sangdieng5024 3 жыл бұрын

I think the announcer said that because he is a jerk and passes 30,000 points

@Badrakh1idb 3 жыл бұрын

oh come on man i was having a moment and you ruined it 😂

@rouninroy 3 жыл бұрын

1:40 Jerk Nowitzki 😂😂

@NikkiDoesStufff 10 ай бұрын

One of the most loyal players ever. Even when Kobe approached him for a switch he stayed with his team. Respect him so much

@BigBen1994 5 жыл бұрын

It's true respect when a rival is showing a tribute of you torching their own team lmao

@anferny620 5 жыл бұрын

Benjamin From The Tribe of Judah classy spurs

@liftedjsl8867 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao torching 😂 I’m ride or die spurs but that was funny.

@HeadEnterprise 5 жыл бұрын

Only if they did one for TMAC when he retired. Show TMAC scoring 13point in 33sec on them. That would've been true class by the sprus

@squakrock 5 жыл бұрын

That’s why he was crying .

@Sicsta 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Thats the spurs organisation for you

@5aram 5 жыл бұрын

Love to see other teams appreciating his greatness and achievements he’s done against their own team The ride was a good one Dirk Thank you🎉

@Gsauce08 5 жыл бұрын

uhh, i thought it read, the ride was good di..

@peterthegreat100 5 жыл бұрын

LaMont Melrose don’t forget they also have young Kristaps Porzingis.

@gauravsimon367 2 жыл бұрын

@@Gsauce08 😭

@BloxfilmPacks2 2 жыл бұрын

No other team would show one of their greatest rivals cooking their stars as much as the Spurs did on that tribute. Awesome.

@Avenger849 2 жыл бұрын

Ein wunderbarer Moment in San Antonio. Mehr Respekt geht nicht und egal wer die Idee hatte, es war der HAMMER!

@MG-yb9xp 5 жыл бұрын

Respect to the most loyal nba player of all time

@aakashsundar315 5 жыл бұрын

Miguel Garcia he literally took a huge paycut so the mavs could sign better players....thats awesome

@Shadofx 4 жыл бұрын

How's that?

@texasrepresent1229 4 жыл бұрын

@@aakashsundar315 thats right. Not too many people even know abiut that surprisingly. I mentiined that to my friends and they be like whaaaaaat. Then i said that on facebook on sportcenter post and got laughed at for it bc nobody believed me lol

@se.wrestling 4 жыл бұрын

Tim Duncan

@decca627 4 жыл бұрын

How bout kobe, manu and parker?

@jeffespulgar2662 5 жыл бұрын

Hands up to the Spurs Organization for doing something like this. Respect

@JD-uy7zt 2 жыл бұрын

Man as a Spurs fan Dirk broke my heart a few times..What a great career with the Mavs..

@omieg89 2 жыл бұрын

Such a classy tribute by the Spurs. Dirk is a legend.

@EliC09 5 жыл бұрын

One of the classiest organizations honoring one of the classiest guys to ever play the game. Much respect to the Spurs and even more respect to Dirk!

@markpiquero1515 3 жыл бұрын

No one can hate this legend.

@f1fan103 3 жыл бұрын

Heat fans have entered the chat.

@epictubegamer 3 жыл бұрын

@@f1fan103 not really

@testing_something 3 жыл бұрын

@@epictubegamer fr

@paulaj4183 3 жыл бұрын

He made it hard to dislike him.

@Wukeep 3 жыл бұрын

@@f1fan103 I’m a heat fan and I love dirk

@jayronepity3545 2 жыл бұрын

He carries the team and his nation on his back with honor and pride🙏

@stat8173 2 жыл бұрын

As a Spurs fan since the late 90's when I started watching basketball, Dirk was always that guy that put a lot of fear in Spurs fans. He was so good and an absolute nightmare to guard for everyone, including those great Spurs defensive teams.

@camzpras3435 5 жыл бұрын

Him and Duncan were two of the nicest and most venerable players who ever played in the NBA.

@Soulcybering 5 жыл бұрын

I Agree 100%

@namelesscapone4786 5 жыл бұрын

gayyyyyyyy

@fingersonfire4gh 5 жыл бұрын

Tyson Fury Outboxes Jesus Christ obvious trolls pretending to be internet warriors is what’s gay my friend. Get a hobby besides being gayyyyyy.

@torukmakto8262 5 жыл бұрын

Well dirk always trashtalk his opponents

@jiani9091 5 жыл бұрын

fingersonfire4gh ur gayyyyyyyy

@flula 5 жыл бұрын

This is why I am loving Dirk. Also Spurs: so much Classi!!

@devindeford4386 5 жыл бұрын

Flula you were on Conan! You’re hilarious 😂😂💀

@GS-ow5wr 5 жыл бұрын

devin deford please don’t watch Conan... or Fallon... it’s all garbage

@soymoder 5 жыл бұрын

I read this in your voice 😂

@jellyfishbrained 5 жыл бұрын

@@GS-ow5wr conan is solid

@hopieescamorales8875 5 жыл бұрын

My brain is reading this comment with flulas voice damn

@fatzhi Жыл бұрын

You know you’re an absolute legend when the other team pays tribute to you❤️

@24ccorrell 2 жыл бұрын

OKC fan myself, being a 90's kid, I grew up watching the league and loved watching Dirk. One of the greatest playoff runs we've ever seen. Not even a Dallas fan, but this one made me shed a tear. Wish I could've seen him play in person at least once. All time great. That's a great move, SA. Y'all didn't have to do that. That's classy.

@Only1Mal 5 жыл бұрын

Respect from a MAVS fan to the spurs for being such a classy organization... And also some of the best fans💯

@pfanzers 5 жыл бұрын

Mal as a spurs fan, went to the game and everybody around me was hoping he would hit every shot he took man! I cried lol

@raulp9171 5 жыл бұрын

Am proud to be a spurs fan, and truly think that spurs-mavs rivalry shaped both organizations in many ways. Mad respect for the Mavs and Dirk..

@anthonybautista3585 5 жыл бұрын

Cuz we awesome like that lmbo

@Giovanyblendz 5 жыл бұрын

This man earned my respect after what he did in 2011 to my damn heat

@yaboykongming164 5 жыл бұрын

oh i see

@philohlrogge4207 5 жыл бұрын

@@saucegotti8538 I mean Lebron hit the Game icing shot over Kawhi 🤫 LeBron is one of the clutchest player of all time... More Buzzer Beater than MJ and Kobe combined

@AdolfShitler69420 5 жыл бұрын

Phil Ohlrogge Stop being stupid u know better.

@joeyragadio9316 5 жыл бұрын

@@philohlrogge4207 can you please stop that damn information or else i gonne wrick your country... you think we didn't know that fucking info?? of course we all know but we still not recognized that DAMN THING CALLED BRON a GREATEST...toxic for sure

@linusxv181 5 жыл бұрын

@@philohlrogge4207 dafuq is your source? Lmao

@kenlam2213 10 ай бұрын

You know you will be a legend forever when your lifetime opponent tribute to you.

@Z0M81ERANGER Жыл бұрын

As a lifelong spurs fan, I can say this about Dirk: Even though I would root against you & your team when you crossed paths with the spurs, there wasn’t a single moment I would disrespect you. You’ve always been that player that you always love until you cross paths with my team. I can remember so many games, regular season &/or playoff, that I would go to knowing that it was going to be one hell of a game. Even if you beat my spurs in the playoffs, I’d always root for you to keep on moving to hopefully win it all. I know I’m a few years late but congrats on a legendary career! I wish you & your family the best& I can’t wait to hear when you’ll be inducted in the Naismith Hall of Fame!

@firstinpeace 3 жыл бұрын

Dirk is a class act and the Spurs are a class organization. - from a die hard Laker fan

@polarbear353 3 жыл бұрын

Same here, die hard LAKER fan but both are class acts. My hat is off to them.

@swelly84 3 жыл бұрын

As a spurs fan we know first hand how tough winning those battles against Mavs were because of Dirk . Shout out to Dirk and Ginobili my favorite two Euro players who took dominated in the NBA.

@swelly84 3 жыл бұрын

@@polarbear353 If derek Fisher didn't hit that shot 0.02 seconds we would have had 6 NBA championship rings 😔😔😔😔

@polarbear353 3 жыл бұрын

@@swelly84 You are right my friend.

@swelly84 3 жыл бұрын

@@polarbear353 basketball gods have the answer smh

@johnpatrickcallejo9650 5 жыл бұрын

Dirk one of the most humble and beloved international player in the nba...I Salute you man

@HengLiuMike 5 жыл бұрын

John Patrick Callejo I respect him as an international player. Get recognized by this country, set his root to this land, live, work and retire in the same city, not many foreigners are as lucky as him

@justeezy8569 5 жыл бұрын

Most Definitely

@HengLiuMike 5 жыл бұрын

He used to have a teammate from China called Wang. Wang is about the same age as him. Also pretty talented, but he has gone away many many years ago.

@moonpiespotlight4759 3 жыл бұрын

Clicks to see a grown man cry... lol cries in the process

@user-bm9cv9vn2k 3 жыл бұрын

Me crying and smiling simultaneously reading this

@ahmedmusa2426 2 жыл бұрын

Smh, watched this when it was uploaded and cried, watching right now and crying again, my wife must not see this

@LotusProxy Жыл бұрын

was at this game, all of us spurs fans were on our feet for this one. was p proud to be part of the fan base, miss ya Dirk

@gelezinisvilkas6141 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best, most humble athletes in any sport. Thanks for the memories Dirk!

@donaldpennington7646 5 жыл бұрын

Right on

@kirbytabay5025 5 жыл бұрын

Didnt complain even the odds was stacked againsts him

@bballer191 5 жыл бұрын

I’m a Spurs fan. I’m going to miss Dirk terribly. My favorite non-Spur player ever. Truly the end of an era 😭

@psssssyduck 5 жыл бұрын

though a Rockets fan, but those Spurs VS. Mavs games are so classic.

@ChristMetalMayhem 5 жыл бұрын

I lost it when Dirk did. Can't be helped.

@69texaseyes 5 жыл бұрын

They gonna retire his excersise bike?

@rickyrenju9020 5 жыл бұрын

Brandon Van bruh I can’t even imagine the time tony get retired 😔

@zacharygillit1128 5 жыл бұрын

Mavs fan here. My fav non-mav was always Duncan. Except when he was beating Dallas in playoffs!

@James-po5ed 10 ай бұрын

Probably the most wholesome man to ever play in the NBA. Will always have my respect.

@cookeatliverepeat8815 Жыл бұрын

This man truly deserved the title "NBA Legend" . If your opponents show that amount of respect, you know how much you have done for this sport!

@ajsessions6269 5 жыл бұрын

San Antonio thats some class down there !

@anthonybautista3585 5 жыл бұрын

Yup we are awesome lol

@SuperHoldenC 5 жыл бұрын

Must be the big ol women they got down there

@bmx7596 5 жыл бұрын

TEXAS.

@nikolakboard4733 5 жыл бұрын

lone star

@starlitshadows 5 жыл бұрын

Yep. Respect

@GebrateneNudelnTV 5 жыл бұрын

Its really heartwarming seeing how other organizations appreciate Dirk.

@mikefrost5575 2 жыл бұрын

To give one of, if not your biggest, rival respect like that… it just… it tugs at your heartstrings.

@hanschdude23 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Watching Dirk highlights again after the Mavs retired his # last night, and I’m bawling my eyes out right along with him (as a huge longtime fan of Dirk’s and a lifelong Chicago Bulls’ fan as a Windy City native). Met Dirk in an elevator at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago back in 2007 after meeting with a client. Mavs were in town for a Bulls game. Staying at Ritz. Just me and Dirk. Chance. Timing. One of my all time fave guys on a different team. What a great guy. Chatted for several minutes. So long that when we left the hotel, dozens of fans outside rushed Dirk AND ME (all 5’8” of me in my suit and tie) asking both of us for autographs assuming I must be with the team. LOL Of course I didn’t let them down. I signed their stuff. Silly. But fun. I went back to Dirk and pulled out my Biz card and asked him for his autograph. He laughed his big German laugh and said apparently he should be asking for mine! Hilarious! He signed my card and marked it with a giant 41. Ended up hating that job and quitting soon after, but that Biz card is displayed quite prominently in my Chicago area home’s man cave right along with all of my legendary Chicago Bulls’ Championship stuff. Always loved Dirk. Still do. Class to the max!! Miss you, man. ❤️ You were a GD beast! Thanks for being kind and real.

@mosthumbleopp7497 5 жыл бұрын

Dirk and vince is the last 90s draft picks wow L E G E N D S 🏀

@jw9410 5 жыл бұрын

I grew up in the 90s. Whatever was left of it is slipping away so quickly. I wonder do we have any active players that played during Jordan's time.

@Titronnica 5 жыл бұрын

@@jw9410 When Kobe, Duncan, and Garnett retired in 2016, they were the last players to ever face Bulls Jordan. As of now, I believe Vince Carter, Jamal Crawford, Pau Gasol, Tyson Chandler, and Tony Parker are the only players left who got to face Wizards Jordan.

@supervegito8513 5 жыл бұрын

VC is wasting time with bad teams. Just sign with the Warriors, get that ring and retire

@prestonmarks9452 5 жыл бұрын

@@Titronnica Wasn't Lebron a rookie the year Jordan was with the Wizards? Or am I mistaken.

@Titronnica 5 жыл бұрын

@@supervegito8513 He's not a ring chaser. He's made that evident for quite some time now. He enjoys his role as a mentor and honestly, that makes him infinitely more admirable.

@JasonLee-xg5ki 5 жыл бұрын

Huge thank you to the Spurs organization for the showing the love and respect to Dirk. Very classy Spurs, very classy

@kylebushisaass5896 5 жыл бұрын

I'm happy i got to see Dirk for one last time

@I_Bully_The_Bullies 5 жыл бұрын

Aawwwww so sweet! It made me Shart my pants!

@thehype10 5 жыл бұрын

Dirk got got a long playoff history with the Spurs. Very classy of them as always to make a tribute.

@luiscerecerres8465 Жыл бұрын

As a life long spurs fan, I have to say I loved and hated my spurs playing this guy year in and year out but he is no doubt one the greatest power forwards of all time.

@jeremyyoungblood4752 Жыл бұрын

What a great player he was. I am a diehard Spurs fan, and it was great to see him compete with my hometown team season after season. He has crushed my soul at times with his SUPER clutch playing abilities. One of the best ever.

@MichaelMineCraftings 5 жыл бұрын

Literally the most lovable and respectable basketball player ever, We'll miss you dirk 😭😭

@samething100 5 жыл бұрын

Kelpi Idk man I think that distinction belongs to Dennis Rodman

@Punchoutmaster1 5 жыл бұрын

samething100 not even close lol

@osoifamf 5 жыл бұрын

samething100 easy Rodman

@osoifamf 5 жыл бұрын

samething100 was funny fun lovin’ and one helluva ball player

@tylerroberrson6008 5 жыл бұрын

samething100 obviously it’s Ron Artest

@TimMahajan 5 жыл бұрын

As an OKC fan, the spurs are the pinnacle of class. Every team should aspire to have such an organization and fan base. Thank you, 41 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

@walkr7998 5 жыл бұрын

yeah like how they booed kawhi all season

@jerobussio 5 жыл бұрын

@@walkr7998 explain to me why are Spurs fans supposed to cheer for a guy who took a shit on them?

@pihermoso11 5 жыл бұрын

@@jerobussio kawhi worked his assed off to give em a ring.. no need to boo him

@SteffyTV 5 жыл бұрын

pi hermoso then sat out a season claiming he had an injury and whined about the medical staff

@imdaman1868 5 жыл бұрын

@@jerobussio called respect bro

@khian144 2 жыл бұрын

The man that doesn't leave his own team.. #41 dirk nowitzki Respect......

@TheReynus Жыл бұрын

God I miss you:( I miss the memories growing up:( I MISS YOU 41. The world hasn’t been the same since you walked away… Enjoy your time now. Enjoy the pride you can walk with. You did it with nothing, no extra superstar, just grinded. You truly are the greatest player in NBA history❤️

@tommy78247 4 жыл бұрын

I just wish they didnt edit out the fans in this. Even as a spurs fan we all cheered so loudly for him at this moment

@weezyyyprojec 4 жыл бұрын

As if you're there!LOL!

@tommy78247 4 жыл бұрын

@@weezyyyprojec i was there.

@ThorHC11 4 жыл бұрын

@@tommy78247 what a way to shut someone up lmao well done

@Posterharpua 4 жыл бұрын

as a lifelong mavs fan, once the mavs got that title, i gained a tremendous respect for the spurs because we saw firsthand how difficult it was to win just one, let alone five. The rivalry has a different, more respectful feel now, imo. I think we were all just jealous of the success and came to understand how insane the spurs' run really was.

@tommy78247 4 жыл бұрын

@@Posterharpua i've always had a tremendous repect for the mavs. The rivalry to me was my favorite games to watch. Not gonna lie i was cheering for dallas vs miami but that series showed great ball movement, rotations, and all out fight from the mavs

@Victor-yc1ly 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks dirk ..... I remember when you swept my lakers in the playoffs damnnnnnn.

@firstname4075 5 жыл бұрын

2011-2012 playoffs. 😂

@thatboydingus3353 5 жыл бұрын

In that playoff run dirk wasnt playing no game he also beat the thunder and the heat with lebron

@Victor-yc1ly 5 жыл бұрын

@@thatboydingus3353 Proff 👊👊🖕🏼🖕🏼 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mZyEe7hmq6qcmZs.html Stay in yo lane celebrate dirk dont be a sour puss.

@MIGGYME1 5 жыл бұрын

@@firstname4075 it was 2010-11

@lowlfes9800 5 жыл бұрын

I was jus bout to comment that same thing Lmaoo

@canadam1983 9 ай бұрын

Dirk was something else... I remember crying my eyes off when he won the NBA title. He paved the way for the Europeans in NBA, whant a man, what a legend.

@little-ol-me 2 жыл бұрын

Changed the game forever. Dirk showed the bigs they could shoot too if they put in the effort. Straight up legend. #41

@Messiah-pv3er 5 жыл бұрын

Dirk will forever be my favorite player 😢

@the6footplustree75 5 жыл бұрын

The greatest shooting bigman i have ever seen in my life by far.

@poe7999 5 жыл бұрын

The6FootPlusTree the original pure stretch no ones topping him😭

@MyUniqueHandle. 5 жыл бұрын

Im just glad coming into next season mavs have some crazy bright talent in porzingis and luka.. the torch has been passed

@carson9277 5 жыл бұрын

Dirk is the GOAT I will miss him😢

@green_razor8569 5 жыл бұрын

@quintonspicer 5 жыл бұрын

This was such an awesome moment in basketball. Congrats to Dirk and much respect to the Spurs.

@yjm700 Жыл бұрын

Seeing those tears brought emotions to me. He knows he’s respected for putting in the hard work for years. Love you dork

@jordannshim369 5 жыл бұрын

This is why many players respect the spurs organization

@timhoward5 5 жыл бұрын

Miami raised their rival Jordan Jersey

@kjata77 5 жыл бұрын

tim... SO true. That was really because of Pat Riley deciding to but it is also an overlooked point in the James vs. Jordan argument. How many players have EVER had their number retired by a team for whom they never played? Only Jordan. The Heat were getting good then too, they won the Championship some time afterward too so it wasn't a bottom feeder organization. *It was far from 100% Pat Riley making the decision, I know.

@breakaway2x 5 жыл бұрын

Some players don't even get a tribute from their own home team!

@ShawnLH88 5 жыл бұрын

did they play 21 seasons??

@LucidDream 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe it had to do with him being loyal to one team for so long.

@T-Bechilln 5 жыл бұрын

breakaway2x that’s true

@maxiqums1549 5 жыл бұрын

You should not be 1) Michael Redd 2) Udonis Haslem 3) Paul Pierce

@eugenehughgene4271 5 жыл бұрын

@@maxiqums1549 why ? cause in one game they score more points than your entire family tree in the next 30 generations combined will ?

@alicechin2705 7 ай бұрын

Who doesn't love Dirk. Such a kind and humble man. Thank You for the tribute. Dirk certainly deserves everything good.

@brandocalrissian3294 Жыл бұрын

If only every professional athlete could conduct themselves on and off the court or field of play like Dirk did, sports would be 100x better. Even as a lifelong diehard Lakers fan,It was real pleasure being able to watch this man's entire career.

@markusgaming5684 5 жыл бұрын

No more Dirk😭 No more Wade😭 Time feels so fast😭

@ramsasmr9200 5 жыл бұрын

What about Manu?

@oliberrr 5 жыл бұрын

We still have Vince for the next 20 years.

@plainuser2015 5 жыл бұрын

yea I remember playing nba live 06 with Wade on cover like it was just yesterday. Really strange.

@Knee_Gas 5 жыл бұрын

Don't be sad. LeBron is sill there

@killaseason82 5 жыл бұрын

Now if we can just get lebron out of here next

@ChrisChanSajelan 3 жыл бұрын

Man, all those Texas Showdown between the Mavs and the Spurs in 2000s

@srj34 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a lifelong Spurs fan, and part of what made the 2000s special was that the Spurs had to go through the Mavs so many times. It was a real rivalry.

@ChrisChanSajelan 3 жыл бұрын

@@srj34 and the Spurs usually beat the Mavs

@srj34 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisChanSajelan Usually, but not always. 2006 was especially bitter with the Mavs winning game seven in SA.

@AQ1579 3 жыл бұрын

Real rivalry. 2001 Spurs won in semis in 5 games. 2003. Spurs won in 6 in the wcf 2006. Mavs won in 7 Epic series 2009 Mavs won 2010 Spurs won 2014 Spurs won Duncan and Dirk battled through the 00's as a Spurs fan we respect Dirk

@milosmith8275 3 жыл бұрын

That was epic shit, I miss those days of basketball so much, 1999-2012. But jump ahead to today and the nba does nothing for me, I could care less to even watch.

@martinbuhrer3893 8 ай бұрын

Nothing more to be said about a man when even his fiercest opponents give him an ovation like this. Love you, Dirk.

@mixliveradiolatino1222 10 ай бұрын

Tribute from the Spurs was Amazing……. Respect…. The Biggest acknowledgment from your Opponent 🙏🏼

@xTako_ 5 жыл бұрын

Suddenly, a surge of Onion Breeze pass in front of my eyes. 😢 #DirkGoatwitzki #Legend

@standup3686 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, I teared up too. That onion shit going around

@clemchammer8816 5 жыл бұрын

Its two days now 😧

@elijahwoodard354 5 жыл бұрын

Same

@venompools2907 5 жыл бұрын

His Signature moves will never forget!! Thank you dirk!! #Dirk41 #Legendneverdies

@brennandenardi7580 5 жыл бұрын

Was gonna see who was gonna say this

@tofutoph 5 жыл бұрын

Mavs were a rival for the Spurs so many years with Dirk leading the way. The 06 series is still a classic. Much respect to Dirk from a Spurs fan!

@Cornelius87 5 жыл бұрын

Still the best series I've ever seen, as a Mavs fan it was so satisfying to finally get past the Spurs, the image of Dirk driving to the basket at the end of regulation when he gets fouled by Ginobilli will always live in my memories.

@Andrew7244 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite series in the last 20 years....being a die-hard Spurs fan, that one was a tough one. But Dirk, Josh Howard, Devin Harris and the boys were a bit too much for the Spurs that year. Dirk was and is a really unique talent that held his own in the power forward era (Duncan, Webber, KG, Rasheed) of modern NBA.

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@Vert0313 5 жыл бұрын

Chris as a native San Antonio Spurs fan watching the history unfold from the first championship to the 5th, along with our local rivalries. I'd have to say I feel pretty damn lucky to witness that history play out. GSG. Congrats Dirk

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@daddywalker6133 2 жыл бұрын

Being on the road and everyone is cheering/thanking u acknowledging u that means ur a legend thank u dirk for everything

@kie-skatemods4141 3 жыл бұрын

You have to give it up to the Spurs for being the Class act of the NBA. Mad respect and Dirk you will be miss. One of the best ever!

@ricosavage4281 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely teared up man. Seeing dirk cry will make anyone tear up

@pg13pacernation30 5 жыл бұрын

No more Kobe, Shaq Or Big 3 Spurs Wade no Dirk,,, yo my childhood hero's are moving on VC the only man standing! Respect to all the greats

@landen2956 5 жыл бұрын

lol VC probably about ready to go to the retirement home but he need to get a ring first

@King_Ced 5 жыл бұрын

PG 13PACERNATION I feel u but we still got lebron for at most 5 more years

@twistedone5683 5 жыл бұрын

Jamal Crawford, VC all left for me

@sambeaumont395 5 жыл бұрын

Very sad that you left out KG.

@ohhhyeahhh1174 5 жыл бұрын

@@King_Ced He said he's childhood heros. LeBron wasn't included on his list.

@Paulovlyra Жыл бұрын

I'm a Spurs fan, but was almost a Mavs fan because of Dirk. The player who made me love basketball alongside Manu Ginobili... To this day I still get emotional with those moments

@MeredithAnne88 2 жыл бұрын

Spurs fan here. Classy organization honoring a classy, worthy opponent. Thank you for the memories, Dirk.

@BladeR2049 2 жыл бұрын

Go Spurs Go

@jjmanzano9 2 жыл бұрын

The Duncan/Dirk/Kobe era in the West was incredible! The rivalries were based solely on excellent play. I don’t think I’ll ever enjoy basketball as much as I did back then.

@KC-Shinobi 5 жыл бұрын

Thats FROM the opponent, in state rival, San Antonio Spurs. Respect to 41.

@twelvegs2104 5 жыл бұрын

So many memories as a Spurs fan. All of those classic playoff battles against Dirk and the Mavericks. Takes me back to a special time in my life. Thanks for the memories, Dirk.

@Brigada91RealBriggy 10 ай бұрын

It just hit him that this was his last game. He realized. Good job Spurs. classy as always and one of the few teams and organizations I do not hate or dislike

@freddieszn6940 3 жыл бұрын

This guy won a ring without any super nba players in his team Support from Pinas, ❤️❤️🇵🇭

@reno42wolf 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! What a tribute...FROM YOUR OPPONENTS!! I got chills myself. That, good people is called CLASS and RESPECT. Hats off to the Spurs organization.

@AB-nk5wv 3 жыл бұрын

1:38 did the announcer call him Jerk Nowitzki? 😂

@juandelacruize 3 жыл бұрын

@@AB-nk5wv I believe so

@chat1296 3 жыл бұрын

Not just an opponent team. That's coming from Spurs, Rivals. Division Rivals. Texas Rival.

@dc4690 2 жыл бұрын

@@AB-nk5wv Dude lol...It sounded like it

@WS-Deadshot 2 жыл бұрын

@@AB-nk5wv it is an opposing player lol show all love but still throw that “man I was mad when you torched us that one time” comment 😂 in this case it’s jerk instead of dirk nice sneak play by the announcer dirk himself didn’t notice