DIRK
NOWITZKI
#41 -
F
Ht/Wt
7’0’’,
245 lbs
Experience
21
years
Debut
1998-99
Born
Jun 19, 1978
(45 yrs)
Wurzburg, Germany
Drafted
Drafted by Milwaukee in 1998 (1/9).
High School
Rontgen Gymnasium (Wurzburg, Germany)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2019-04-09 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2019-01-11 |
Missed 1 game (illness).
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| 2019-01-09 |
Illness, day-to-day.
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| 2018-12-13 |
Missed 26 games (left ankle surgery).
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| 2018-10-17 |
Left ankle surgery, sidelined indefinitely.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | Member of NBA Championship Team Member of NBA Championship Team | 2010-11 |
| NBA | Maurice Podoloff Trophy Most Valuable Player | 2006-07 |
| NBA | All-NBA First Team All-NBA First Team | 2008-09, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 |
| NBA | All-NBA Second Team All-NBA Second Team | 2010-11, 2009-10, 2007-08, 2002-03, 2001-02 |
| NBA | All-NBA Third Team All-NBA Third Team | 2011-12, 2003-04, 2000-01 |
| NBA | Finals Most Valuable Player Finals Most Valuable Player | 2010-11 |
| NBA | Long Distance Shootout Winner Long Distance Shootout Winner | 2005-06 |
| NBA | Played in the All-Star Game Played in the All-Star Game | 2018-19, 2014-15, 2013-14, 2011-12, 2010-11, 2009-10, 2008-09, 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05, 2003-04, 2002-03, 2001-02 |
| NBA | Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award | 2016-17 |
| Olympics | Member of Germany Olympic Team Member of Germany Olympic Team | 2008 |
Scouting Report
One of the most unique basketball talents ever: a legitimate 7-footer, yet also one of the best jump-shooters in NBA history. An elite scorer from all over the offensive zone, he was nearly automatic on free throws. Was a tireless worker (on and off the court) and a gritty, feisty battler. Over time he became a clutch closer. With age, he declined as a rebounder. Was always only an average defender and shot-blocker, despite his huge size. While a good athlete with solid quickness, he was not very fast or fluid. Sometimes, he forced shots when he should have passed the ball.
Long Range Potential: Perhaps the greatest shooting big man in NBA history.
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