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Don Nelson: I wasn’t invited to Dirk Nowitzki jersey retirement ceremony
Don and Donnie Nelson. The general manager who acquired Nowitzki’s draft rights on the night of June 24, 1998, and Don’s assistant GM/son who was insistently bullish about raw 19-year-old Nowitzki’s NBA potential. The question is, why weren’t they …
Don and Donnie Nelson. The general manager who acquired Nowitzki’s draft rights on the night of June 24, 1998, and Don’s assistant GM/son who was insistently bullish about raw 19-year-old Nowitzki’s NBA potential. The question is, why weren’t they there? Several sources on Friday night strongly pushed back on Don Nelson’s assertion earlier in the evening when he told The News: “I wasn’t invited. I really wanted to be there, but I didn’t feel that I should just show up without an invitation, so I didn’t.”
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Brad Townsend @townbrad
Updating this: Two sources say Nelsons were invited to Nowitzki ceremony, despite Don Nelson’s comments to the contrary dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:13 AM
Updating this: Two sources say Nelsons were invited to Nowitzki ceremony, despite Don Nelson’s comments to the contrary dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:13 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Why weren’t the Nelsons at Dirk Nowitzki’s ceremony? Don says Mavs didn’t invite him dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:34 PM
Why weren’t the Nelsons at Dirk Nowitzki’s ceremony? Don says Mavs didn’t invite him dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:34 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
On the night of his No. 41 jersey retirement in Dallas, members of the Warriors paid tribute to Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/05/wat… – 1:00 PM
On the night of his No. 41 jersey retirement in Dallas, members of the Warriors paid tribute to Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/05/wat… – 1:00 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Our (mostly) weekly mailbag. We take a look at Dirk memories (and that statue), plus COVID replacement players like Isaiah Thomas.
mavs.com/mavs-mailbag1-… – 8:28 PM
Our (mostly) weekly mailbag. We take a look at Dirk memories (and that statue), plus COVID replacement players like Isaiah Thomas.
mavs.com/mavs-mailbag1-… – 8:28 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
On the night of his No. 41 jersey retirement in Dallas, members of the Warriors paid tribute to Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/05/wat… – 8:00 PM
On the night of his No. 41 jersey retirement in Dallas, members of the Warriors paid tribute to Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/05/wat… – 8:00 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The legendary Dirk Nowitzki had his number retired by the @Dallas Mavericks last night.
Former Mavs guard @Derek Harper tells @Rick Kamla and @adaniels33 what made @Dirk Nowitzki so special. #MFFL pic.twitter.com/3nlvwun8pZ – 5:49 PM
The legendary Dirk Nowitzki had his number retired by the @Dallas Mavericks last night.
Former Mavs guard @Derek Harper tells @Rick Kamla and @adaniels33 what made @Dirk Nowitzki so special. #MFFL pic.twitter.com/3nlvwun8pZ – 5:49 PM
Tim Cato @tim_cato
Dirk changed — he matured and grew, significantly and meaningfully — because that’s what people do. over those years, he changed us, too. but in all that time he was growing, he always stayed Dirk. that’s what his jersey retirement immortalized for me.
theathletic.com/3053955/2022/0… – 2:37 PM
Dirk changed — he matured and grew, significantly and meaningfully — because that’s what people do. over those years, he changed us, too. but in all that time he was growing, he always stayed Dirk. that’s what his jersey retirement immortalized for me.
theathletic.com/3053955/2022/0… – 2:37 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
New pod in new studio: Dirk Nowitzki’s ceremony (and tiny statue), Kyrie Irving’s season debut, “Born Ready”, Lowry’s WTF ejection, Danny Green’s Snell tribute + more!
📼: https://t.co/oXlkka2I6O
🍎: https://t.co/XjSclyJYjS
✳️: https://t.co/YpCkqbnDWC
🅰️: https://t.co/v1qudKTb56 pic.twitter.com/9Z24GkdM6r – 12:52 PM
New pod in new studio: Dirk Nowitzki’s ceremony (and tiny statue), Kyrie Irving’s season debut, “Born Ready”, Lowry’s WTF ejection, Danny Green’s Snell tribute + more!
📼: https://t.co/oXlkka2I6O
🍎: https://t.co/XjSclyJYjS
✳️: https://t.co/YpCkqbnDWC
🅰️: https://t.co/v1qudKTb56 pic.twitter.com/9Z24GkdM6r – 12:52 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
This is an amazing story written last year by our friend @Brad Townsend about Dirk processing those very first moments when the Mavs beat Miami for the 2011 title. Truly great stuff (except the @tfrank14 parts, but I digress). #DirkForever
dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:51 AM
This is an amazing story written last year by our friend @Brad Townsend about Dirk processing those very first moments when the Mavs beat Miami for the 2011 title. Truly great stuff (except the @tfrank14 parts, but I digress). #DirkForever
dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:51 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
National reactions to Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey retirement ceremony: ‘Wanna come back?’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:34 AM
National reactions to Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey retirement ceremony: ‘Wanna come back?’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:34 AM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
On the night of his No. 41 jersey retirement in Dallas, members of the Warriors paid tribute to Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/05/wat… – 10:01 AM
On the night of his No. 41 jersey retirement in Dallas, members of the Warriors paid tribute to Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/05/wat… – 10:01 AM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
Unless you were there to watch it, it’s hard to understand just how much skepticism there was among the loudest voices in the national media about Dirk until 2011. ziller.substack.com/p/the-biggest-… – 9:30 AM
Unless you were there to watch it, it’s hard to understand just how much skepticism there was among the loudest voices in the national media about Dirk until 2011. ziller.substack.com/p/the-biggest-… – 9:30 AM
Tim Cato @tim_cato
this is the best thing i shot last night. dirk forever. pic.twitter.com/fZeVa6qMhs – 8:38 AM
this is the best thing i shot last night. dirk forever. pic.twitter.com/fZeVa6qMhs – 8:38 AM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
Amid jersey retirement, Dwyane Wade gives props to Dirk Nowitzki #miamiheat #dallasmavericks si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 7:30 AM
Amid jersey retirement, Dwyane Wade gives props to Dirk Nowitzki #miamiheat #dallasmavericks si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 7:30 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Kyrie’s return, Dirk’s jersey retirement, Milwaukee’s surprising decision to part company with Boogie Cousins, Becky Hammon’s looming exit to the WNBA and everything else happening in this league … let’s discuss Thursday at 1 PM ET in the @SpotifyGrnroom. See you there … – 1:41 AM
Kyrie’s return, Dirk’s jersey retirement, Milwaukee’s surprising decision to part company with Boogie Cousins, Becky Hammon’s looming exit to the WNBA and everything else happening in this league … let’s discuss Thursday at 1 PM ET in the @SpotifyGrnroom. See you there … – 1:41 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Caron Butler was in Dallas tonight for Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey retirement
Erik Spoelstra: “I told him you’ve got to do it,” but jokingly says he told him:
“That’s my least favorite team of all time, for obvious reasons.”
@5ReasonsSports – 1:05 AM
Caron Butler was in Dallas tonight for Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey retirement
Erik Spoelstra: “I told him you’ve got to do it,” but jokingly says he told him:
“That’s my least favorite team of all time, for obvious reasons.”
@5ReasonsSports – 1:05 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Heat assistant Caron Butler was in Dallas tonight to be there for Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey retirement, with the Heat blessing.
“I told him you’ve got to do it,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said he told Butler when they discussed if he should be in Dallas tonight. – 1:02 AM
Heat assistant Caron Butler was in Dallas tonight to be there for Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey retirement, with the Heat blessing.
“I told him you’ve got to do it,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said he told Butler when they discussed if he should be in Dallas tonight. – 1:02 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch full Dirk Nowitzki jersey-retirement ceremony nba.nbcsports.com/2022/01/06/wat… – 12:36 AM
Watch full Dirk Nowitzki jersey-retirement ceremony nba.nbcsports.com/2022/01/06/wat… – 12:36 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
41 Forever: Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey is forever immortalized in heartfelt ceremony dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:21 AM
41 Forever: Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey is forever immortalized in heartfelt ceremony dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:21 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic, Mavs extend season-long win streak by shutting down the West-best Warriors on Dirk Night dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:09 AM
Luka Doncic, Mavs extend season-long win streak by shutting down the West-best Warriors on Dirk Night dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:09 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
41 Forever, indeed. Lots of emotions for Dirk and his family. He thanked everybody, especially people behind the scenes. And even the media. – 11:14 PM
41 Forever, indeed. Lots of emotions for Dirk and his family. He thanked everybody, especially people behind the scenes. And even the media. – 11:14 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Dirk finishes his speech addressing Mavs fans: “Thank you for taking in a long, lanky kid over 20 years ago and making him one of your own. I’ll be always grateful.” – 11:11 PM
Dirk finishes his speech addressing Mavs fans: “Thank you for taking in a long, lanky kid over 20 years ago and making him one of your own. I’ll be always grateful.” – 11:11 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Dirk thanks the last “pillar,” the fans. Long applause followed as Dirk got misty. Great ceremony. – 11:10 PM
Dirk thanks the last “pillar,” the fans. Long applause followed as Dirk got misty. Great ceremony. – 11:10 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Dirk thanking his father-in-law for coming in all the way from Sweden: “What I appreciate most about you is your daughter.”
This guy lol – 11:08 PM
Dirk thanking his father-in-law for coming in all the way from Sweden: “What I appreciate most about you is your daughter.”
This guy lol – 11:08 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Dirk referred to Rick Carlisle as “R-Sizzle” on first reference in his thank-you speech.
A 🐐 in more ways than one. – 10:59 PM
Dirk referred to Rick Carlisle as “R-Sizzle” on first reference in his thank-you speech.
A 🐐 in more ways than one. – 10:59 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Dirk thanks the “two Nelsons, Donnie and Don.” Thanked them for coming to Wurzburg to find him and meet his family and Holger. – 10:57 PM
Dirk thanks the “two Nelsons, Donnie and Don.” Thanked them for coming to Wurzburg to find him and meet his family and Holger. – 10:57 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mark Cuban, his voice catching his whole speech: “I want everyone to see your greatness forever, Dirk.” – 10:50 PM
Mark Cuban, his voice catching his whole speech: “I want everyone to see your greatness forever, Dirk.” – 10:50 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Mark Cuban announces Dirk Nowitzki statue coming outside the Mavs’ arena. – 10:50 PM
Mark Cuban announces Dirk Nowitzki statue coming outside the Mavs’ arena. – 10:50 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Really cool to see so many members of the Mavericks, former members and NBA folks in general to talk about Dirk. – 10:48 PM
Really cool to see so many members of the Mavericks, former members and NBA folks in general to talk about Dirk. – 10:48 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Steph Curry on Dirk: “An icon. Everyone talks about changing the game and he definitely did that… he opened up the gates for international players… just the art form of shooting the basketball with his height and touch, something no one has ever seen before.” – 10:42 PM
Steph Curry on Dirk: “An icon. Everyone talks about changing the game and he definitely did that… he opened up the gates for international players… just the art form of shooting the basketball with his height and touch, something no one has ever seen before.” – 10:42 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
“Thank you, for you being you,” Jason Kidd said of Dirk. Added that Dirk “knows what it means to work. Knows what it means to win.” – 10:39 PM
“Thank you, for you being you,” Jason Kidd said of Dirk. Added that Dirk “knows what it means to work. Knows what it means to win.” – 10:39 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Jason Kidd to Dirk: “We’re giving out 10 days. You want to come back?” Dirk said he good. – 10:38 PM
Jason Kidd to Dirk: “We’re giving out 10 days. You want to come back?” Dirk said he good. – 10:38 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most seasons ever with a single team.
Dirk forever. pic.twitter.com/cdIWxzYaIv – 10:28 PM
Most seasons ever with a single team.
Dirk forever. pic.twitter.com/cdIWxzYaIv – 10:28 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Dirk Nowitzki is announced to the court as “No. 41, forever in our hearts and in our minds” but I promise he’s still alive. – 10:24 PM
Dirk Nowitzki is announced to the court as “No. 41, forever in our hearts and in our minds” but I promise he’s still alive. – 10:24 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Mark Cuban repping Dirk tonight at his jersey retirement. pic.twitter.com/UBtABRrERq – 10:20 PM
Mark Cuban repping Dirk tonight at his jersey retirement. pic.twitter.com/UBtABRrERq – 10:20 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
The 41-piece Dallas Symphony Ochrestra is playing at Dirk’s jersey retirement. – 10:15 PM
The 41-piece Dallas Symphony Ochrestra is playing at Dirk’s jersey retirement. – 10:15 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks’ defense outshines Curry, Warriors — 99-82 victory is their fourth win in a row and a nice setup for Dirk’s jersey retirement. Details here:
mavs.com/mavs-crank-up-… – 10:08 PM
Mavericks’ defense outshines Curry, Warriors — 99-82 victory is their fourth win in a row and a nice setup for Dirk’s jersey retirement. Details here:
mavs.com/mavs-crank-up-… – 10:08 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Tonight’s attendance is 20,441. Of course more multitudes will claim to have been here when telling the grandkids about Dirk. – 9:39 PM
Tonight’s attendance is 20,441. Of course more multitudes will claim to have been here when telling the grandkids about Dirk. – 9:39 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
After taking a 63-56 lead, the Warriors gave up a 10-0 run to dig a three-point hole. Pretty raucous environment on Dirk night here in Dallas. – 9:22 PM
After taking a 63-56 lead, the Warriors gave up a 10-0 run to dig a three-point hole. Pretty raucous environment on Dirk night here in Dallas. – 9:22 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Warriors off to a 15-6 surge to start the third quarter, closing the gap to 56-54. Timeout Mavs, which was an opportunity to show video clips of several Warriors players congratulating Dirk on the jersey retirement. Steph Curry among those to use the word “legendary.” – 9:06 PM
Warriors off to a 15-6 surge to start the third quarter, closing the gap to 56-54. Timeout Mavs, which was an opportunity to show video clips of several Warriors players congratulating Dirk on the jersey retirement. Steph Curry among those to use the word “legendary.” – 9:06 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Haven’t seen all of these folks yet, but Dirk’s “guest list/ticket requests” included Roger Staubach, Tony Romo, Tony Parker, ex-Mavs coach Avery Johnson. – 8:55 PM
Haven’t seen all of these folks yet, but Dirk’s “guest list/ticket requests” included Roger Staubach, Tony Romo, Tony Parker, ex-Mavs coach Avery Johnson. – 8:55 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Dirk and Jessica Nowitzki presented with a check at halftime from Mark Cuban and Cynt Marshall for $250,000.41 for the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation.
Cuban pointed at the 41 cents, which got a nice laugh from Dirk. – 8:53 PM
Dirk and Jessica Nowitzki presented with a check at halftime from Mark Cuban and Cynt Marshall for $250,000.41 for the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation.
Cuban pointed at the 41 cents, which got a nice laugh from Dirk. – 8:53 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dirk has arrived, just now taking the court with Mark Cuban and Cynt Marshall to accept $250,000 check from the Mavericks for the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation. – 8:52 PM
Dirk has arrived, just now taking the court with Mark Cuban and Cynt Marshall to accept $250,000 check from the Mavericks for the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation. – 8:52 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
‘He was an original’: #Pacers coach Rick Carlisle weighs in on Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey retirement indystar.com/story/sports/n… via @indystar – 8:46 PM
‘He was an original’: #Pacers coach Rick Carlisle weighs in on Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey retirement indystar.com/story/sports/n… via @indystar – 8:46 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs lead the Warriors 50-39 at half.
Jason Kidd might want to make every night Dirk Night. – 8:44 PM
Mavs lead the Warriors 50-39 at half.
Jason Kidd might want to make every night Dirk Night. – 8:44 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Dirk Nowitzki had nine seasons with at least 100 3PM, the most such seasons in NBA history by a player with a listed height of 7’0″ or taller:
9 – Nowitzki
5 – Channing Frye
4 – Brook Lopez
3 – Andrea Bargnani pic.twitter.com/Gn7Ym85v8R – 8:31 PM
Dirk Nowitzki had nine seasons with at least 100 3PM, the most such seasons in NBA history by a player with a listed height of 7’0″ or taller:
9 – Nowitzki
5 – Channing Frye
4 – Brook Lopez
3 – Andrea Bargnani pic.twitter.com/Gn7Ym85v8R – 8:31 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Dirk Nowitzki is one of only five players in NBA history to average at least 20 PPG on 50/40/90 shooting in a season:
🎯 Larry Bird, 1986-87 & 1987-88
🎯 Nowitzki, 2006-07
🎯 Kevin Durant, 2012-13
🎯 Stephen Curry, 2015-16
🎯 Kyrie Irving, 2020-21 pic.twitter.com/GdDAWuS8cd – 8:16 PM
Dirk Nowitzki is one of only five players in NBA history to average at least 20 PPG on 50/40/90 shooting in a season:
🎯 Larry Bird, 1986-87 & 1987-88
🎯 Nowitzki, 2006-07
🎯 Kevin Durant, 2012-13
🎯 Stephen Curry, 2015-16
🎯 Kyrie Irving, 2020-21 pic.twitter.com/GdDAWuS8cd – 8:16 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
On March 7, 2017, Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points in a win over the Lakers, becoming the sixth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 career points.
Nowitzki ended his career with more points (31,560) than any other foreign-born player in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/iApljchD4F – 8:01 PM
On March 7, 2017, Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points in a win over the Lakers, becoming the sixth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 career points.
Nowitzki ended his career with more points (31,560) than any other foreign-born player in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/iApljchD4F – 8:01 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
On June 12, 2011, Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki had 21 points and 11 rebounds as the Mavericks beat the Heat 105-95 in Game 6 to claim their first NBA championship.
It remains the only title in franchise history. In fact, the Mavericks have not won a playoff series since. pic.twitter.com/uQWj5aDza7 – 7:46 PM
On June 12, 2011, Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki had 21 points and 11 rebounds as the Mavericks beat the Heat 105-95 in Game 6 to claim their first NBA championship.
It remains the only title in franchise history. In fact, the Mavericks have not won a playoff series since. pic.twitter.com/uQWj5aDza7 – 7:46 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks retiring Dirk’s jersey later. In other news, they first will try for their first four-game win streak of the season against the Warriors, who have the best record in the NBA at 29-7. – 7:37 PM
Mavericks retiring Dirk’s jersey later. In other news, they first will try for their first four-game win streak of the season against the Warriors, who have the best record in the NBA at 29-7. – 7:37 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
On May 17, 2011, Dirk Nowitzki set an NBA postseason record for most FTM in a game without a miss, sinking 24 in a 121-112 win over the Thunder.
The only player to match Nowitzki in any game, regular season or postseason, is James Harden (Dec. 3, 2019). pic.twitter.com/gnRxZtbWQr – 7:31 PM
On May 17, 2011, Dirk Nowitzki set an NBA postseason record for most FTM in a game without a miss, sinking 24 in a 121-112 win over the Thunder.
The only player to match Nowitzki in any game, regular season or postseason, is James Harden (Dec. 3, 2019). pic.twitter.com/gnRxZtbWQr – 7:31 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
On May 14, 2001, Dirk Nowitzki had 42 points, 18 rebounds, and six steals in a loss to the Spurs in Game 5 of the WCS.
Since the NBA started tracking steals in 1973-74, Nowitzki and Michael Jordan are the only players to record at least 40p/15r/5s in a postseason game. pic.twitter.com/ISXI2rzJ8K – 7:16 PM
On May 14, 2001, Dirk Nowitzki had 42 points, 18 rebounds, and six steals in a loss to the Spurs in Game 5 of the WCS.
Since the NBA started tracking steals in 1973-74, Nowitzki and Michael Jordan are the only players to record at least 40p/15r/5s in a postseason game. pic.twitter.com/ISXI2rzJ8K – 7:16 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
On June 1, 2006, Dirk Nowitzki scored 50 points in a 117-101 win over the Suns in Game 5 of the WCF.
Nowitzki set a record for most points scored in a WCF game, a mark that still stands. He also owns the second-highest scoring game in WCF history (48, 2011). pic.twitter.com/VtqxIBe5QS – 7:01 PM
On June 1, 2006, Dirk Nowitzki scored 50 points in a 117-101 win over the Suns in Game 5 of the WCF.
Nowitzki set a record for most points scored in a WCF game, a mark that still stands. He also owns the second-highest scoring game in WCF history (48, 2011). pic.twitter.com/VtqxIBe5QS – 7:01 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka warmed up in a Dirk shirt … and already got fouled by Draymond. pic.twitter.com/ODfREtWfCC – 6:57 PM
Luka warmed up in a Dirk shirt … and already got fouled by Draymond. pic.twitter.com/ODfREtWfCC – 6:57 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Seems a pretty ironclad opinion these days that Dirk Nowitzki was best international NBA player ever, but I don’t think Hakeem Olajuwon is a wrong answer either. Maybe most underrated great player (Raptor days aside of course). – 6:35 PM
Seems a pretty ironclad opinion these days that Dirk Nowitzki was best international NBA player ever, but I don’t think Hakeem Olajuwon is a wrong answer either. Maybe most underrated great player (Raptor days aside of course). – 6:35 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Dirk Nowitzki is the only player in NBA history to record at least 10,000 rebounds and 1,000 3PM.
He’s one of only four players in NBA history to record at least 1,000 3PM, 1,000 steals, and 1,000 blocks. The others are LeBron James, Clifford Robinson, and Rasheed Wallace. pic.twitter.com/pGodz0EtRR – 6:31 PM
Dirk Nowitzki is the only player in NBA history to record at least 10,000 rebounds and 1,000 3PM.
He’s one of only four players in NBA history to record at least 1,000 3PM, 1,000 steals, and 1,000 blocks. The others are LeBron James, Clifford Robinson, and Rasheed Wallace. pic.twitter.com/pGodz0EtRR – 6:31 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash on his pal Dirk Nowitzki, who gets his number retired tonight: “His career speaks for itself.” – 6:10 PM
Steve Nash on his pal Dirk Nowitzki, who gets his number retired tonight: “His career speaks for itself.” – 6:10 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Steve Kerr, wearing a golden 41 pin, calls Dirk “the greatest international player of all-time” and says it’s “incredibly meaningful” for the Warriors to be part of the #41Forever festivities. pic.twitter.com/NieViuM6Va – 6:04 PM
Steve Kerr, wearing a golden 41 pin, calls Dirk “the greatest international player of all-time” and says it’s “incredibly meaningful” for the Warriors to be part of the #41Forever festivities. pic.twitter.com/NieViuM6Va – 6:04 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr wearing a ‘41’ pin tonight in Dallas as part of Dirk Nowitzki night pic.twitter.com/Rt7ToGvIDo – 6:04 PM
Steve Kerr wearing a ‘41’ pin tonight in Dallas as part of Dirk Nowitzki night pic.twitter.com/Rt7ToGvIDo – 6:04 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Dirk Nowitzki is the @Dallas Mavericks all-time leader in:
🥇 GP
🥇 GS
🥇 MIN
🥇 FGM
🥇 FGA
🥇 3PM
🥇 3PA
🥇 FTM
🥇 FTA
🥇 OREB
🥇 DREB
🥇 TREB
🥇 BLK
🥇 PTS
Nowitzki scored almost 1,000 more points (31,560) than the next two closest players in franchise history combined (30,573). pic.twitter.com/fBv1iDVucl – 6:01 PM
Dirk Nowitzki is the @Dallas Mavericks all-time leader in:
🥇 GP
🥇 GS
🥇 MIN
🥇 FGM
🥇 FGA
🥇 3PM
🥇 3PA
🥇 FTM
🥇 FTA
🥇 OREB
🥇 DREB
🥇 TREB
🥇 BLK
🥇 PTS
Nowitzki scored almost 1,000 more points (31,560) than the next two closest players in franchise history combined (30,573). pic.twitter.com/fBv1iDVucl – 6:01 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Jason Kidd: “When you talk about Dirk, two things stand out: work and win. Those are the only things he cared about. … Luka has the perfect big brother mentor.” – 5:59 PM
Jason Kidd: “When you talk about Dirk, two things stand out: work and win. Those are the only things he cared about. … Luka has the perfect big brother mentor.” – 5:59 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
How will Jason Kidd and the Mavericks juggle the emotions of playing the Warriors and 8 minutes later honoring Dirk? pic.twitter.com/N7X1xm5Xy6 – 5:58 PM
How will Jason Kidd and the Mavericks juggle the emotions of playing the Warriors and 8 minutes later honoring Dirk? pic.twitter.com/N7X1xm5Xy6 – 5:58 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd joked (it’s a joke!) that Dirk is health and safety protocols like so many current Mavs, so he’s filling in for tonight. pic.twitter.com/MIc8avS0ma – 5:51 PM
Jason Kidd joked (it’s a joke!) that Dirk is health and safety protocols like so many current Mavs, so he’s filling in for tonight. pic.twitter.com/MIc8avS0ma – 5:51 PM
Ryan McDonough @McDNBA
I’ll remember Dirk Nowitzki posting up – usually from the elbow or the wing – surveying the defense with a spread floor
Dirk’s size and release point made it impossible to bother his shot, especially when he faded away
He and Jason Terry mastered the 1-4/4-1 pick and rolls too! pic.twitter.com/a6WZBqe9n2 – 5:42 PM
I’ll remember Dirk Nowitzki posting up – usually from the elbow or the wing – surveying the defense with a spread floor
Dirk’s size and release point made it impossible to bother his shot, especially when he faded away
He and Jason Terry mastered the 1-4/4-1 pick and rolls too! pic.twitter.com/a6WZBqe9n2 – 5:42 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Back when the Warriors played at Oracle, they preserved the hole Dirk punched in the wall during the 2007 playoffs behind glass. He even autographed it for them pic.twitter.com/o3IZZoXhe4 – 5:37 PM
Back when the Warriors played at Oracle, they preserved the hole Dirk punched in the wall during the 2007 playoffs behind glass. He even autographed it for them pic.twitter.com/o3IZZoXhe4 – 5:37 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Dirk Nowitzki fights back tears while talking about his relationship with Mavericks fans
WATCH (🎥)
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/12… – 5:06 PM
Dirk Nowitzki fights back tears while talking about his relationship with Mavericks fans
WATCH (🎥)
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/12… – 5:06 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Fans lining up to see Dirk memorabilia a full hour before doors open to the public. pic.twitter.com/TnQQjEucvm – 5:02 PM
Fans lining up to see Dirk memorabilia a full hour before doors open to the public. pic.twitter.com/TnQQjEucvm – 5:02 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey will be retired in Dallas tonight. @CassidyHubbarth will be on the sidelines. She stopped by NBA Today with details on the jersey ceremony: pic.twitter.com/A7dlgbyOx7 – 5:00 PM
Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey will be retired in Dallas tonight. @CassidyHubbarth will be on the sidelines. She stopped by NBA Today with details on the jersey ceremony: pic.twitter.com/A7dlgbyOx7 – 5:00 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
The calm before the Dirk Night storm. pic.twitter.com/e1UuoX4Kpi – 4:54 PM
The calm before the Dirk Night storm. pic.twitter.com/e1UuoX4Kpi – 4:54 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
The Mavericks are retiring Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey tonight against the Warriors.
He made 5,683 mid-range field goals in his career, by far the most since shot location data was first tracked in 1996-97.
Kevin Garnett has the next most during that span with 4,816. – 3:02 PM
The Mavericks are retiring Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey tonight against the Warriors.
He made 5,683 mid-range field goals in his career, by far the most since shot location data was first tracked in 1996-97.
Kevin Garnett has the next most during that span with 4,816. – 3:02 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey retirement comes with a bonus for this old sap: Stephen Curry will be in the building, too, doubling count of game-changers on hand.
My piece with the game’s greatest shooter on what Steph studied from its sweetest-shooting big man: marcstein.substack.com/p/a-summit-of-… – 2:21 PM
Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey retirement comes with a bonus for this old sap: Stephen Curry will be in the building, too, doubling count of game-changers on hand.
My piece with the game’s greatest shooter on what Steph studied from its sweetest-shooting big man: marcstein.substack.com/p/a-summit-of-… – 2:21 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
The NBA has done a great job of telling the story of each of the players on the 75th Anniversary Team and if you haven’t seen the one on Dirk, here you go. Every minute of tonight’s postgame jersey retirement ceremony will be aired on BSSW #MFFL #41Forever nba.com/watch/video/75… – 2:18 PM
The NBA has done a great job of telling the story of each of the players on the 75th Anniversary Team and if you haven’t seen the one on Dirk, here you go. Every minute of tonight’s postgame jersey retirement ceremony will be aired on BSSW #MFFL #41Forever nba.com/watch/video/75… – 2:18 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Lots of great old footage of Dirk Nowitzki in this 75th archive piece: nba.com/news/archive-7… – 1:42 PM
Lots of great old footage of Dirk Nowitzki in this 75th archive piece: nba.com/news/archive-7… – 1:42 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
In honor of @Dirk Nowitzki‘s jersey retirement, here’s @CJ McCollum putting Dirk in the spin cycle in what I consider the best crossover I’ve seen in person pic.twitter.com/qfCn1UIzVw – 1:19 PM
In honor of @Dirk Nowitzki‘s jersey retirement, here’s @CJ McCollum putting Dirk in the spin cycle in what I consider the best crossover I’ve seen in person pic.twitter.com/qfCn1UIzVw – 1:19 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Warriors were the opponent for Kobe’s retirement ceremony in LA a few years back. They’re in Dallas for Dirk’s retirement tonight.
Here’s Kevon Looney on facing Dirk and attending Kobe’s night pic.twitter.com/Hbca01Xk08 – 1:04 PM
The Warriors were the opponent for Kobe’s retirement ceremony in LA a few years back. They’re in Dallas for Dirk’s retirement tonight.
Here’s Kevon Looney on facing Dirk and attending Kobe’s night pic.twitter.com/Hbca01Xk08 – 1:04 PM
Tim Cato @tim_cato
Dirk’s earliest catch phrases came from rap songs. he learned over time how to talk trash to KG. he sung welcomes to new teammates in Dallas. he told defenders how to guard him.
on his jersey retirement day, stories on my favorite athlete ever: theathletic.com/3051137/2022/0… – 12:51 PM
Dirk’s earliest catch phrases came from rap songs. he learned over time how to talk trash to KG. he sung welcomes to new teammates in Dallas. he told defenders how to guard him.
on his jersey retirement day, stories on my favorite athlete ever: theathletic.com/3051137/2022/0… – 12:51 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Posting two special pieces of Dirk Nowitzki content today as his No. 41 is retired. Until then …
On Becky Hammon’s looming exit to the WNBA: marcstein.substack.com/p/hammon-took-…
On BlackBerrys being VERY much alive (with a scary NBA Trade Deadline story attached): marcstein.substack.com/p/guess-what-m… – 11:59 AM
Posting two special pieces of Dirk Nowitzki content today as his No. 41 is retired. Until then …
On Becky Hammon’s looming exit to the WNBA: marcstein.substack.com/p/hammon-took-…
On BlackBerrys being VERY much alive (with a scary NBA Trade Deadline story attached): marcstein.substack.com/p/guess-what-m… – 11:59 AM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Brad Davis, Rolando Blackman and Derek Harper are the only ex members of the @Dallas Mavericks who have had their jersey retired by the Mavs. Those 3 reflect on their jersey retirement ceremony leading up to tonight’s jersey retirement of Dirk Nowitzki. @NBA
https://t.co/boiq6d1nK8 pic.twitter.com/Jul7yiU5Nw – 11:57 AM
Brad Davis, Rolando Blackman and Derek Harper are the only ex members of the @Dallas Mavericks who have had their jersey retired by the Mavs. Those 3 reflect on their jersey retirement ceremony leading up to tonight’s jersey retirement of Dirk Nowitzki. @NBA
https://t.co/boiq6d1nK8 pic.twitter.com/Jul7yiU5Nw – 11:57 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Dirk Nowitzki, the epitome of NBA loyalty, did once abandon his team. He reluctantly “snuck out” on the Wurzburg X-Rays, bolting for a basketball audition in America. That led to his forever run in Dallas, which will be honored tonight when 41 is retired. es.pn/2YtKCPO – 11:43 AM
Dirk Nowitzki, the epitome of NBA loyalty, did once abandon his team. He reluctantly “snuck out” on the Wurzburg X-Rays, bolting for a basketball audition in America. That led to his forever run in Dallas, which will be honored tonight when 41 is retired. es.pn/2YtKCPO – 11:43 AM
Jeff Stotts @InStreetClothes
It honor of 41 going to the rafters here is my look at the injuries that defined Dirk’s career: UNBREAKABLE: A RETROSPECTIVE LOOK AT THE INJURY HISTORY OF DIRK NOWITZKI instreetclothes.com/2019/04/09/unb… – 11:21 AM
It honor of 41 going to the rafters here is my look at the injuries that defined Dirk’s career: UNBREAKABLE: A RETROSPECTIVE LOOK AT THE INJURY HISTORY OF DIRK NOWITZKI instreetclothes.com/2019/04/09/unb… – 11:21 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Happy Dirk Day to all of y’all who observe!
I wonder what shoe design Luka has cooked up for Mavs-Warriors tonight.
This is what he wore for Dirk’s last home game in April 2019 — before he switched to Jordan Brand.
📸: @vernonbryant/@dallasnews pic.twitter.com/e8Pky7nBDO – 10:46 AM
Happy Dirk Day to all of y’all who observe!
I wonder what shoe design Luka has cooked up for Mavs-Warriors tonight.
This is what he wore for Dirk’s last home game in April 2019 — before he switched to Jordan Brand.
📸: @vernonbryant/@dallasnews pic.twitter.com/e8Pky7nBDO – 10:46 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
When Mavs schedule came out I was so looking forward to tonight. I love watching/calling GS games & the joy they play with. Then when it was decided this would be Dirk’s jersey retirement night..Oh man…But it’s not to be. CoVid will keep me out of @aacenter tonight. #CoVidsucks – 9:58 AM
When Mavs schedule came out I was so looking forward to tonight. I love watching/calling GS games & the joy they play with. Then when it was decided this would be Dirk’s jersey retirement night..Oh man…But it’s not to be. CoVid will keep me out of @aacenter tonight. #CoVidsucks – 9:58 AM
More on this storyline
“I read about what [Nowitzki] said,” Nelson said. “That was nice. I don’t think Dirk had any decisions about who was there. I think that’s all an organization thing. Mark Cuban’s in charge of that, I’m sure.” A source told The News that Cuban was not in charge of the invite list. That was done by an event planner. There was a three-page spreadsheet of guests for whom Nowitzki requested tickets, but more than 60 were unable to make it to Dallas because of canceled airline flights that day or COVID-19 concerns. -via Dallas Morning News / January 8, 2022
Not true, said two sources. Both said Nowitzki personally contacted the Nelsons to invite them to the game and ceremony. Both sources wondered why Nelson is saying otherwise. -via Dallas Morning News / January 8, 2022
On this day: Red passes; KC Jones coach, Hudson, Rozier, Mickey, R. Morgan, Cook player debuts; Nelson signed
On this day, legendary Boston Celtics team president and coach Red Auerbach passed away in 2006.
On this day in Boston Celtics history, legendary Celtics team president and coach Arnold “Red” Auerbach passed away at the age of 89 in 2006. Auerbach assembled a career in basketball unparalleled in its time and to this day, winning nine titles with the team as a coach, and seven more as an executive.
He joined the franchise in 1950 after stints coaching the Washington Capitols (now defunct) in the Basketball Association of America (BAA – a precursor league to the NBA) and at the NCAA level as an assistant coach with the Duke Blue Devils before joining the Celtics.
Red — as he was often called — transformed the game with his emphasis on the fast break and team-focused play reliant on ball movement at all positions.
PHOTOS: Warriors in the Basketball Hall of Fame
Warriors Wire commemorates the 28 members of the Basketball Hall of Fame with ties to the Golden State/Philadelphia Warriors franchsise.
This past weekend, Chris Webber was voted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Webber was acquired by Golden State as the No. 1 overall pick in a draft-day trade with Orlando in 1993. He won Rookie of the Year in the 1993-94 season but was then surprisingly traded to Washington amid friction with Warriors coach Don Nelson. Webber also wrapped up his playing career in a nine-game cameo with the Warriors in the 2007-08 season.
Former Warriors head coach Rick Adelman also was voted into this year’s Hall of Fame class. Although he is better known for his years with the Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets, Adelman coached the Warriors to a 66-98 record in the 1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons.
Webber and Adelman become the 28th and 29th members of the Hall of Fame with a direct tie to the Warriors franchise — not counting indirect ties such as former coach Dave Cowens, who is inducted as a player but not a coach.
Below, we celebrate the 29 Hall of Fame figures with ties to the Golden State/Philadelphia Warriors franchise in photos.
On this date in Warriors history: Steph Curry makes NBA debut vs. Rockets in 2009
In 2009, Davidson’s Stephen Curry tallied 14 points on 7-of-12 shooting with seven assists and four steals in his NBA debut against the Rockets.
Although it’s not the anniversary of a championship or memorable performance, October 28 will mark the arrival of the Golden State Warriors’ future two-time Most Valuable Player.
After drafting Stephen Curry with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Davidson product laced up for the Golden State Warriors for the first time on Oct. 28 against the Houston Rockets.
October 28, 2009
In his first time suiting up in an NBA uniform, the 21-year-old drew a start at shooting guard for Don Nelson in Golden State’s home opener. During his first game, the rookie recorded 14 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the field with seven assists, four steals and two rebounds in 36 minutes.
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Surprisingly the sharpshooting prospect only pulled up from beyond the arc once in his debut, missing his lone long-distance attempt.
Watch highlights from Curry’s NBA debut via YouTube:
Monta Ellis led the game in scoring with 26 points on 10-of-20 shooting from the field in Golden State’s 108-107 loss to the Rockets on opening night.
On his way to earning a spot on the All-Rookie First Team, Curry averaged 17.5 points on 46.2% shooting from the field with 5.9 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.9 steals per contest. The young Splash Brother knocked down 43.7% from 3-point range on 4.8 attempts per game.
Watch more highlights from Curry’s rookie season via House of Highlights on YouTube:
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Last year’s selection for Coach of the …
Last year’s selection for Coach of the Year, Mike Budenholzer of the Milwaukee Bucks, also was nominated again, as was Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse and Thunder coach Billy Donovan. Budenholzer would tie Pat Riley, Gregg Popovich and Don Nelson as the only coaches to have won the award three different times with another victory.
Draft Rewind: Warriors select UTEP’s Tim Hardaway in 1989 first round
When the Golden State Warriors drafted Tim Hardaway out of UTEP in 1989, the Warriors added the final piece to Don Nelson’s Run TMC trio.
While the rest of the league is getting ready for the NBA’s return in the Orlando bubble, the Golden State Warriors will be staying home. With the Warriors season officially over, the duo of Bob Myers and Steve Kerr will have a jumpstart when it comes to preparing for the NBA Draft.
For the first time in years, the Warriors are slated to own a top-five draft pick. Before draft day arrives in October, Warriors Wire is digging into Golden State’s history for memorable selections.
In 1989, the Warriors added the finishing touch to a trio that lives on in Golden State lore.
June 27, 1989
After selecting in the top-five in 1988, the Golden State Warriors surged to a playoff appearance behind Chris Mullin and rookie Mitch Richmond. However, the Warriors were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by the Phoenix Suns.
In 1989, the Warriors owned the No. 14 overall selection in the first round. To kick off the 1989 draft, the Sacramento Kings took Duke’s Pervis Ellison off the board with the first overall pick. Fast forward to the middle of the draft, and the Warriors were on the clock.
With a need in the backcourt, the Warriors added Texas at El Paso guard Tim Hardaway at No. 14. In his senior season at UTEP, the 6-foot guard averaged 22 points, 5.4 assists, four rebounds and 2.8 steals per contest. Hardaway helped lead the Miners to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances. His No. 10 jersey was later retired by UTEP.
In his rookie season, Hardaway started in 78 games, averaging 14.7, 8.7 assists and 2.1 steals in 33.7 minutes per game. Despite Hardaway’s impressive start to his career, the Warriors missed the playoffs in 1990.
Watch a highlight dunk from Hardaway’s rookie season via YouTube:
Alongside Mullin and Richmond, the addition of Hardaway blossomed Golden State’s powerful “Run TMC” attack. Hardaway and Run TMC led the Warriors to back-to-back playoff appearances starting in 1991.
Other memorable prospects from the 1989 draft class included Sean Elliott, Shawn Kemp, Glenn Rice and Vlade Divac.
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Wayne Embry remembers the shock and …
Wayne Embry remembers the shock and sorrow that swept through the Boston Celtics when Martin Luther King Jr., was assassinated hours before Game 1 of the 1968 Eastern Division finals. That April 5 game in Philadelphia, a day after King’s death, almost didn’t happen. “Our immediate reaction was we will not play the game,” said Embry, who spent the day of the game wrestling with his grief in the hotel room he shared with Don Nelson. “Players were just shaken, all the emotions you can probably think of. We just thought ‘We will not play the game.’” Eight of the game’s 10 starters were Black, including Bill Russell, one of the most vocal athletes during the civil rights movement.
Matt Barnes: “I was in Sacramento (his …
Matt Barnes: “I was in Sacramento (his hometown) at the time. Baron Davis called me (and said), ‘Hey, we’re gonna have an open run at the facility (in Oakland). If you’re not doing nothing, come down.’ I wasn’t doing nothing. Hopped in my car, drove down an hour and a half. Played well — not knowing that Nellie (Warriors coach Don Nelson) was watching the whole time upstairs through the offices. We finished playing, he comes down, tells me I played well (and asks) where I’m going to camp. I was just like, ‘You know coach, I don’t really have any plans.’ He told me, he’s like, ‘I can’t promise you anything. I think we have 16 guarantees and 19 people coming to training camp, but if you play like you did today I’ll give you a chance.’ And that was the first time a coach really had a conversation with me. That’s all I needed.
On this day: Celts win vs CLE in ’17 ECF, PHI in ’12 ECF; Watts born
On this day, the Boston Celtics beat both the Cavs and 76ers in East Finals series, and former Celtic forward Ron Watts was born.
On this day in in 1976, former Boston Celtics small forward Ron Watts was born in 1943 in Washington, D.C.
Watts would play his college ball with Wake Forest, and be drafted by the Celtics with the 17th overall pick of the 1965 NBA Draft.
The former Demon Deacon would go on to play for two seasons with Boston, though only 29 games total and just one his rookie season.
He would win a championship with the team in 1966, and would log a career 1.4 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.1 assists per game with the team before being drafted by the Seattle Supersonics in the 1967 NBA expansion draft.