DIRK NOWITZKI (DAL)
#41•D. NOWITZKI
F/C • 7’0, 245 lbs; 21st! year, Germany
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NBA ROLE: HIGHLY SKILLED 4/5
A living legend & THE greatest shooting big of all time, Dirk Nowitzki is Dallas Mavericks basketball; one of the league’s most storied power forwards (NBA Champ, ranks SIXTH all-time in scoring) – they don’t call him ‘Swish 41’ for no reason; basketball unicorn: no one’s ever (closely) resembled Dirk’s unique play style*; immortal jump shot – unblockable, one-legged jumper & high post attack – should have its own wing in the Hall of Fame; modern-day Dirk is still a deadeye shooter (hit 138 triples in '17-'18), gets looks primarily via straightaway triples & spot ups; doesn't play heavy minutes but some nights, it looks like Dirk is still in his prime – winding down career (passing torch to L. Doncic)
*players try to emulate his moves – no one's featured Dirk’s combination of mid-post dominance, elite three-point shooting & pump fake drive-bys at 7 feet
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Career: 21.2 points/game, 7.7 rebounds/game, 47% FG
NBA Champion (2011)
NBA Finals MVP (2011)
NBA MVP (2007)
14x All-Star (Last: 2019)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 78
(via DOG Hoops & VintageDawkins)