Dirk Nowitzki is an NBA power forward for the Dallas Mavericks. Nowstizky stands seven feet tall, weighs 245 pounds, and wears the jersey number 41.http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dirk_nowitzki/bio.html He is often an All-Star ever since joining the Mavericks following the 1998 NBA Draft.http://www.dirknowitzki.us/biography.html In the 2009-2010 season, Nowitzki was ranked seventh in scoring among the NBA leaders and 15th in minutes per game.http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dirk_nowitzki/bio.html The Charlotte Observer listed Nowitzki as on of the top five earners at $18.8 million, just below Kevin Garnett ($24.75 million) and Tim Duncan ($20.6 million).http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2009/01/30/505012/bobcats-modest-payroll-is-balanced.html
Dirk Werner Nowitzki was born in Wurzburg, West Germany, on June 19, 1978.http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dirk_nowitzki/bio.html He was the son of a successful handball player and German National Basketball team player.http://www.41-world.com/default.php#about/bio His sister is one of the top basketball players in Germany.http://www.41-world.com/default.php#about/bio Dirk played for the German Youth basketball team, the European Junior team, and the World Junior Team.http://www.41-world.com/default.php#about/bio In 2002 he was the top scorer in the World Championships and won a bronze medal while playing with the German National Team.http://www.41-world.com/default.php#about/bio
Pro Career
With the ninth pick in the NBA Draft, the Milwaukee Bucks drafted Dirk Nowitzki, but then traded him to the Dallas Mavericks.http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dirk_nowitzki/bio.html After a slow start, and an adjustment to the NBA game, Nowitzki has become a eight-time All-Star, and eight-time All-NBA player. In 2007, he earned the 2007 NBA Most Valuable Player and is also known for his ability to shoot from anywhere on the court.
Going into the 2010 offseason, Nowitzki has elected to opt out of the final year of his contract and become a free agent along with other players such as LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.www.espndallas.com
Dirk Nowitzki Timeline
- 1978: Born in Wurzburg, West Germany on June 9.http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dirk_nowitzki/bio.html
- 1998: Selected 9th overall in the NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks; traded to the Dallas Maverickshttp://www.nba.com/playerfile/dirk_nowitzki/bio.html
- 2006: Dallas Mavericks lose in the NBA Finals to the Miami Heat.http://www.41-world.com/default.php#about/bio
- 2007: NBA MVPhttp://www.41-world.com/default.php#about/bio
Nowitzki Three Point Contest
Dirk Nowitzky defends his championship in this three point contest in 2007. Starting from one side of the court he throws several balls and then proceeds to other positions set up around the basketball court. The commenter says he needs to sink 18 balls to move into the finals. He ends up accomplishing this.
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Fast Facts
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Full name
Dirk Werner Nowitzki
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Born
June 9, 1978
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Birthplace
Wurzburg, Germany
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Position
Forward
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Draft year
1998
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Drafted by
Milwaukee Bucks (immediately traded to the Dallas Mavericks)
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College
NA
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Salary
$18.08 million
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2007
NBA MVP
