DALLAS MAVERICKS BASKETBALL TOP SMALL DIRK NOWITZKI 41 Jersey Blue Grey Vest • £8.00 (2024)

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Why did Dirk Nowitzki wear 41? ›

"When I came to Dallas, I wanted number 14 but it was Robert Pack. He was like, 'Hell no rookie, you ain't getting my number. ' He didn't even want to shoot for it or anything," Dirk remembered. "So I ended up just flipping the number from 14 to 41."

Listed at 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m), he is widely regarded as one of the greatest power forwards of all time and is considered by many to be the greatest European player of all time. In 2021, he was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. In 2023, Nowitzki was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Dirk Nowitzki's patented one-legged, step-back fadeaway was one of basketball's most lethal offensive weapons for more than two decades. Those decades were spent as a Dallas Maverick, a record 21 seasons with the same franchise.

The Mavericks have four retired jersey numbers: the number 12 jersey worn by Derek Harper, the number 15 jersey worn by Brad Davis, the number 22 jersey worn by Rolando Blackman, and the number 41 jersey worn by Dirk Nowitzki.

Over his career, he shot 38% from three, 88% from the line, and 47% from the field. Throughout his career, Dirk maintained a impressive three-point shooting percentage, especially considering his volume and the era he played in.

Dirk Nowitzki drained 1,982 three-pointers in his career.

Cristal Taylor, the convicted former fiancée of Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, has been out of prison since Jan.

“Dirk is one of the most unique players ever,” best bud and two-man-game soulmate Steve Nash said in “Basketball: A Love Story.” “He was never explosive, but he had great feet. He was agile for his size. With his skill level and his ability to shoot, he got guys too close to him, so he could get around them.

Dirk Nowitzki won 1 championship in his career.

Dirk Nowitzki Calls Winning NBA MVP in 2007 'Most Uncomfortable Moment' of His Career. Despite being named Most Valuable Player for the 2007 regular season, the first-round upset loss to the Golden State Warriors overshadowed the award for Dirk Nowitzki.

Is Nowitzki a Hall of Famer? ›

The MVP, champion and 14-time All-Star shares thoughts on his iconic career ahead of his Hall of Fame induction alongside the Class of 2023. Dirk Nowitzki's unique talent and immeasurable impact will be recognized in Springfield.

Dirk Nowitzki had 2 games played with 50+ points.

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Dirk Nowitzki / Spouse (m. 2012)

41 in emotional ceremony. An NBA championship, MVP award and 21 seasons in Dallas were more than enough reasons to immortalize Dirk Nowitzki.

Dirk Nowitzki had 20 games played with 40+ points.

NBA Legends' age when they won their first Ring: Micheal Jordan: 28 Lebron James: 27 Kevin Durant: 28 Stephen Curry: 27 Shaq: 28 Hakeem Olajuwon: 31 Dirk Nowitzki: 32 Jayson Tatum is 25.

#40 – Harrison Barnes, Udonis Haslem, Cody Zeller, Ivica Zubac.