Dirk Nowitzki
Basketball player, NBA Champion
Born
June 19th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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This individual played professional basketball for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA from 1998 to 2019. Renowned for exceptional shooting skills and versatility, played a key role in leading the Mavericks to their first NBA Championship in 2011. Accumulated numerous accolades during career, including being the NBA Most Valuable Player in 2007 and selected to 14 All-Star games. His career scoring total ranks among the highest in NBA history.
Led Dallas Mavericks to NBA Championship in 2011
Named NBA Most Valuable Player in 2007
Selected to 14 NBA All-Star games
Scored over 31,000 career points
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