Former NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki is starting a new journey in the media world. The Dallas Mavericks legend will join NBA on Prime as a basketball analyst for the next season. Dirk played a significant role in Dallas’s success in 2011and stayed with the same franchise for his whole career.
As a loyal player of the Mavericks club, Dirk Nowitzki was also part of the Dallas front office. But he was vague about his role in the team’s decision. Fans still keep his greatness alive and wear his No. 41 jersey, and his statue stands proudly outside the American Airlines Center. This shows his legendary legacy in the Mavericks’ core that can’t be forgotten.
“I never thought I was gonna be part of you (media) guys … no offense,” Dirk Nowitzki said with a smile. This shows his honest and fun personality, which did not go unnoticed. He is still excited to discuss basketball again, especially the team he loves.
With Dirk officially a part of the media, Fans are eager to see his opinions on basketball. He will surely do his job well, even though he did not expect this role.
Dirk Nowitzki Addressed Flaws In The Mavericks’ Core Ahead Of The Next Season
The Dallas Mavericks made big moves this offseason. They added Cooper Flag, Anthony Davis, and Klay Thompson, and look like a top team in the West with talent and depth across the board.
However, franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki points out the injury issue that can ruin the game plan. He addressed concerns about Kyrie Irving’s ACL recovery and Davis’s history of missing games. Other key players like Derick Lively and Andrew Garfield also have injury issues.
Dirk believes that if the team stays healthy, they can make a strong playoff run, but without players, even the best roster won’t win a championship.
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