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If you don’t like Dirk, something is wrong with you
@mj23allday2479 ай бұрын
This comment will go uncontested for eternity
@jolttsp9 ай бұрын
I Definitely Agree
@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.09 ай бұрын
Should I go see a doctor ? 😂
@JoelMartinez-qy9oj9 ай бұрын
@Death-jl1cvthat’s ok 👍
@nicolaszyx31209 ай бұрын
Soft, played no defence, first round exit as MVP...
@dazgordon-hill26609 ай бұрын
As a German I can translate for you 16:39 : "What you have done for me, I will never forget for the rest of my life. If I become a half as good father like you were as parents for me, than I am happy"
@arminkhani61369 ай бұрын
Thanks for translating! I love how Dirk made a joke (at his own expense) right before such a heartfelt statement. Classic Dirk😂
@joefu9 ай бұрын
Thank you brother
@sudanstowell25339 ай бұрын
@@FastFood69 Wahrscheinlich in Deutschland geboren mein Freund :)
@Markus60128 ай бұрын
“When you’re green, you grow, when your ripe, you rot” What a line!!!!
@menachemelkayam1539 ай бұрын
Definitely putting that one in my back pocket for future use lol
@trueblue7249 ай бұрын
What is that supposed to mean?
@karlking87409 ай бұрын
@@karlking8740 When you seek continual improvement, the rewards will follow your efforts. When you sit on your laurels or refuse to grow or adapt, you will become ripe and rot.
@Angelo-tx4uw9 ай бұрын
@@hammurabii.3173 y’all basically said the same thing lol
@trueblue7249 ай бұрын
Ray Kroc is who said this first.
@DickNasty4809 ай бұрын
Love you Dirk. Thank you for your humble nature, hard work, and sense of humor.
@JamesonScalia9 ай бұрын
Yes
@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.09 ай бұрын
Dirk Nowitzki is amazing basketball player and human being.
@chriswilliams10249 ай бұрын
have waited over 20 years for this speech. There are only a few who have been given this honor. Dirk stands for the basic elements of basketball. Humanity, loyalty, diligence and a bad singer.
@slomo52829 ай бұрын
lol no dirk slander but i agree with the singing part
@terrencecooper56049 ай бұрын
and lebrun lack of loyalty
@countertenorflor21079 ай бұрын
One of the best hof speeches I’ve heard in any sport
@Nrod7409 ай бұрын
When you get a chance watch Larry Allen’s HoF induction speech. That one is probably my favorite ever.
@trueblue7249 ай бұрын
not even .. how many times did he say , " ummm"
@stevebates64089 ай бұрын
@@stevebates6408 Just because he said “umm” a lot doesn’t mean it wast a great speech. Larry Allen HATES publicly speaking, which is why you could tell he was so nervous. But if you stopped paying attention to the delivery and listened to the words. You would see how good his speech is.
@trueblue7249 ай бұрын
@trueblue724 the story about how his wife always gives me a good laugh. Two chickens and a 40 lol
@ericzamudio29059 ай бұрын
Oscar Schmidt's also my fav. His story with his wife is the best
@SmellyFartSoHard9 ай бұрын
16:40 dirk said: what you have done for me i will never forget. and if i become half as good a father as you were parents to me, then i will be happy.
@schribair9 ай бұрын
Damn, that's precious. Thanks for the translation
@ericzamudio29059 ай бұрын
As dallas resident and a big mavericks fan I enjoyed watching Dirk! That championship run was historic. He accomplished so much. Same team his entire NBA career. He never gave up, never turned his back on his team and we ABSOLUTELY LOVE him in Dallas! Congrats Dirk! Well deserved 💯
@cassieyounqq57529 ай бұрын
Every championship run is historic
@dazgordon-hill26609 ай бұрын
@@dazgordon-hill2660ignorant. There is NO championship run more impressive than 2011. Get out of here
@HookahDoncic989 ай бұрын
I am a Laker Fan and I agree with you. That 2011 championship run was truly amazing and that final was one of the best finals in history.
@JL-dt1si9 ай бұрын
@cassieyounqq5752 was you at the parade? My man is a legend in every regard, I knew in 1998 when we got dirk I knew he had to be special and I made it my business to be there to root the home team to the deafening roars of the City of Dallas chant Dirks name
@jonathanberry82559 ай бұрын
How can you not love this guy. Dirk is a fucking legend! And what an amazing speech to manifest his legacy. I had tears in my eyes the entire speech, but flat out cried when he switched to German to talk to his parents. Danke, Dirk!
@theofficelab9 ай бұрын
One of the greatest HOF speeches in any sport hands down
@harryaliasg86809 ай бұрын
@theofficelab same here!
@hendrikflashar21449 ай бұрын
That 2011 run was one for the ages
@SeanGo9 ай бұрын
That was a great time for basketball
@StackRunItUp9 ай бұрын
Damn Right!!
@joeyattaway7569 ай бұрын
Greatest run in history of the NBA!!
@theoldbk54199 ай бұрын
Overrated. Suns 2021 finals run was better
@cottonmather81469 ай бұрын
@@cottonmather8146😆
@imdbtruth9 ай бұрын
This dude went to the finals in his eight year, he lost. He was the league MVP in year 9, they got swept in the first round. He stayed until finally in year 13, he won his chip. Not many players have that patience. That's real loyalty to the franchise. Not asking for a trade after signing a supermax because you already "gave your all" to the franchise like some players these days claim.
@adingdingdiiing67409 ай бұрын
Lets not forget he did make alot of money and was born overseas.. those guys don’t do what american players do.. at least be understanding. American players have the luxury of Aau basketball taking them to different cities etc.. hence why american stars would demand trades and be comfortable changing cities/teams
@toohonest_9 ай бұрын
@@toohonest_ let's also not forget that you're talking about Dirk Nowitzki. After establishing himself in the NBA in the way he did, he could've gone anywhere. But he didn't.
@bobrockmann75219 ай бұрын
@@bobrockmann7521 once again.. he is german born. There are no superstars that are from other countries that are moving teams.. giannis, embiid, luka, jokic… these are guys on his level.. never had trade requests
@toohonest_9 ай бұрын
He and his teams choked in the 2006 Finals and in the first round in 2007. That wasn't on the franchise. The Mavs were the clear favorites going into both series, so why would Dirk demand a trade?
@HoopsDistro9 ай бұрын
@@bobrockmann7521 The Mavs always surrounded him with talent, so he had no reason to consider leaving. He just had to finally raise his level of play. The Mavs were great to Dirk. Let's not act like he had to deal with poor ownership that didn't care about winning.
@HoopsDistro9 ай бұрын
Dirk ist die Definition eines Vorbilds! Vielen Dank für all die Jahre…🥹❤️41
@ToBHess9 ай бұрын
Absolute Legende und kriegt irgendwie nie die Anerkennung in Deutschland. Er gehört zu top 5 legendären deutschen sportler
@Ekrem23239 ай бұрын
@@Ekrem2323Deutschland eben, alles außer Fussball ist doch uninteressant geworden
@thorgardhaugen21939 ай бұрын
Dirk didn’t change the game. His step back fade was iconic, but didn’t change the game like Kareem or Shaq. There are great players and then there are players that changed the game.
@CarltonHajimmi9 ай бұрын
@@Ekrem2323Sogar Top 3 m.M.n Wer war denn noch größer? Boris Becker und Lothar (Weltfußballer).
@frizzyrascal14939 ай бұрын
@@CarltonHajimmiWhat? Of course it did. He was the first big all star to shoot the ball from the perimeter on a regular basis
@frizzyrascal14939 ай бұрын
What a humble person! I'm so glad that he recognized Jason Kidd and what he really meant to that 2011 team! Dirk is just an incredible guy! Nothing in sports could ever match 2011 for me!!! ❤
@imdbtruth9 ай бұрын
He played 94-96 in Dallas before Dirk was drafted and came back to win a championship. Underated move 👍👍
@rummellude9 ай бұрын
@@rummellude I know... Imagine if Kidd had not been traded in 1996, and somehow the Mavs were still able to draft Dirk... Kidd and Dirk together in their primes would've been like the better version of Stockton and Malone, one that actually turns into a championship dynasty. Oh well, at least they got one late, and it was a very memorable one!
@imdbtruth9 ай бұрын
Dirk was with NASH back in 2002-2003. Nash was at least equally good as Kidd, so no need for "what if". Back in 2000-2007 the league was utterly domianted by Lakers and Spurs, there was little Dallas could do with those superteams. And in 2008-2010 Lakers and Boaton had superteams too. Dallas indeed won a miracle championship in 2011 against a Miami suoerteam composed of LeBron, Wade and Bosh. There's nothing more you can ask to Dirk and Kidd. The only humanly possible chances for Dirk to win more championships in thise years would have been to join a superteam, like joining the Lakers before the Pau trade or joining Boston before the Garnett trade.
@jameswalker68649 ай бұрын
@@rummelludehe had no other options lol. He was getting old and dallas was his best chance
@cheeseballs95799 ай бұрын
@@jameswalker6864equally as good? Steve Nash is a 2 time MVP winner and in back to back years. Kidd was close a few times but never got MVP. Both great players but Nash is better player on the court and a better man off the court
@cheeseballs95799 ай бұрын
Praise to Shawn Marion. In that 2011 run, he guarded Kobe, Durant, then Lebron in rounds 2, 3, and the finals. We won't count Brandon Roy since he came off the bench.
@Physics_Dude9 ай бұрын
Huge Comment
@richardsilvestrin18799 ай бұрын
he didn't guard them. it was team defense with Tyson carrying the whole defense. lmao I can tell you didn't watch and just matched them up on paper. gotta love zoomers hahahahaha
@ultraego18929 ай бұрын
@@ultraego1892 - If you google "Who did Marion guard in the 2011 playoffs," you will see an ESPN article that supports what this former season ticket holder watched: "Yet entering Sunday night's pivotal Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Mavs might be staring at a 2-0 hole or possibly not even be here at all without him. They've depended on the 6-foot-7, 225-pound Marion to become a slashing, cutting threat beyond defending -- in order -- five-time champ Kobe Bryant, star of the future Kevin Durant and now the game's ultimate present-day weapon in LeBron James."
@Physics_Dude9 ай бұрын
@@ultraego1892 people like you always find a way to hate! Both Tyson Chandler and Shawn Marion were a key defensive player in that series.
@shayanvaziri52499 ай бұрын
The strangest thing about his career is that the mavs failed to get it done in 06 and 07, with peak dirk. No one saw them coming in 2011
@stevencoardvenice9 ай бұрын
I will never forget Dirk coming to the arena listening to some soul music getting out with a foil plate. That's when I knew he was iconic. This was an amazing man to ever meet
@kingrecon72269 ай бұрын
I actually have tears in my eyes. One of the best. most humble guys in sports. Dirkules!!!!!!!!
@grantmills25579 ай бұрын
Dope speech. I love you Dirk!
@THEJOHNiVERSE9 ай бұрын
How many memories, blessed of being a basketball fan in his era. Amazing human, incredible player.
@danielnicolas57379 ай бұрын
Dirk's legendary championship run and the 7:1 against Brazil - the two things every good German is obligated to re-watch at least once a year.
@theofficelab9 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@hallowelt555559 ай бұрын
That 2011 run was magical. Dirk was a superhero. Will always have more respect and admiration.
@davidmitnick8689 ай бұрын
Grew up hating him cause he was so good against the spurs, but I was fortunate enough to watch his very last game of his career against the spurs. Every spurs fan was on their feet cheering him on , it was really a special moment to be apart of.
@JayAllStar749 ай бұрын
ABSOLUTELY SO DESERVED!!! So many legends retiring and entering the HoF this year and the last few years, still feels surreal! Congrats Dirk!
@NoBSFilms9 ай бұрын
My ultimate Dirk moment was when he humbled Lebron, Wade, and Bosh after they mocked him before the finals.
@TygerByte9 ай бұрын
er ist und war immer authentisch...einfach nur weltklasse...als spieler,wie auch als mensch...danke dircules...für die schöne zeit und alles gute dir und deiner familie
@knutbodden40559 ай бұрын
To think Dirk and the Mavs beat KD, Kobe, Lebron & Wade in 2011 for the championship. Dirk doesn't get enough respect for what him and Mavs truly did. Yet, he still remains humble. A true champion 🏆 and now a HOF'er! Thanks Dirk!❤
@wdynamite7829 ай бұрын
Let’s be real if Bron was there mentally Dallas had no chance
@JodyMan-io9yn9 ай бұрын
@@JodyMan-io9yn not an excuse....
@duraltsoungui26789 ай бұрын
@@JodyMan-io9ynyou acting like lebron hasn’t lost more finals than he won lol
@cheeseballs95799 ай бұрын
@@cheeseballs9579 I guess he wasn't mentally there a quite a few times lol
@jtremaine239 ай бұрын
@@JodyMan-io9ynand your point is? Cause if that's a reason it's a bad one because it was looking like that for DWade in 06 but guess what DWade did something about it and beat the Mavs in 06 not that I was incredibly impressed with it. So why couldn't LeBron.
@scootertheuce.mychannel4pe4779 ай бұрын
Well deserved, a great player and a greater human being
@JP-je8nz9 ай бұрын
"You are my role model, Dirk." The happiness you gave us every game, the many times you gave it your all. Thank you so much! You're now in The Hall, Champ!
@justlovenohate46628 ай бұрын
love you dirk, and the entire 2011 mavs team. thank you for kicking the heats ass that year in the finals; was the best day of my life at 16 years old. MFFL
@crillz96609 ай бұрын
Crisp, Smooth and funny. Dirk delivered a beautiful speech
@shubhamlele53959 ай бұрын
Bester deutscher Basketballer aller Zeiten, und es wird safe nie mehr einen geben wie ihn. Uns Dirk! Hochverdient in die HOF!
@SFXingful9 ай бұрын
The Mavs v spurs battles were amazing even phoenix great memories thank you Dirk
@deus49929 ай бұрын
@14:30 you can tell Coach is genuinely happy for Dirk !! Almost like a father would look at his son 💪🏾✊🏾
@18hunnit339 ай бұрын
Holger looks so proud. What a career Dirk has had. I love the speech!
@MeredithAnne889 ай бұрын
Dirk is straight class. We were lucky with him . His skill and loyalty are once in a lifetime. I was at his his last game against San Antonio. Pop and the fans deserve credit. They yelled " MVP" the whole game and Pop " let" him one legged fade himself to Valhalla. Just a good end to a great story. Go Mavs
@hospice88969 ай бұрын
You can see the look in his father's eyes, he was so proud 😢
@prospect6897 ай бұрын
If anyone has seen that Dirk Documentary, you'll understand how special Coach Holger is
@mdaniel4449 ай бұрын
I doubted dirk early in his career as a maverick fan but he proved to be one of the all time greats. Thank u Dirk for the great memories u provided for all basketball fans happy u getting recognition as an all time great going into the hall of fame
@JmfnG9 ай бұрын
Been following his career since the beginning. Can’t underestimate how this dude changed the game being that tall and shooting that good. Incredible!!!
@inertiaspinner5559 ай бұрын
The world and the NBA would be in such a great place if our sports legends were like this man. I get that outside of Dallas, he may not have the same love we have for him, but he was so special in Dallas. The way he carried himself, the loyalty, and the fact that he gave it his all without being a jerk. True sports hero.
@rkid7279 ай бұрын
I spotted him in Würzburg when he was like 12 years and carrying a tennis bag. He was already tall and seemed uncomfortable because of his size. Now he's a HOFer...
@aronsium47149 ай бұрын
I'm not sure why I'm smiling as he was introduced lol...but a straight class act. Something else just hit me about this HOF class---Pau won it all in 2009 & 2010, Dirk in 2011, Wade in 2012 & 2013 & Parker in 2014 (6 years straight).
@jtremaine239 ай бұрын
Great speech from Dirk always remember you my guy. Great player great personality role model for every young player in the league
@williamginting91979 ай бұрын
I love that Steve Nash looks like the proudest dad and is closer to tears than Dirk.
@mightyPants9 ай бұрын
Thank You Dirk for making me fall in love with basketball you are the reason why I started playing and the reason why I am a Mavs fan for life. You are one of the reasons why I am still trying my best to achieve my dreams in life. Thank you for everything. I hope someday I get a chance to meet you and have a picture or just to meet you in person. You are the GOAT for me. Thank you for inspiring me from your number one fan from the Philippines! Stay safe always! Thank you for everything!
@KuyaYagi9 ай бұрын
holger was there to see him win his title, all the way to hall fame , was there from start to ending
@johnpierce20959 ай бұрын
I remember they use to call them dirty Dirk and nasty Nash! Glad to see them in the hall of fame. 💯
@jasonhernandez9808 ай бұрын
21 season with one team, hats off to that alone, that’s my favorite stat of his.
@alancrookston59068 ай бұрын
How can man who played so great be so humble. That is one quality many could learn from this great player and human being.
@michaelklein62449 ай бұрын
Born and raised in SA and die hard Spurs fan but still love Dirk what a great guy!
@djsmith55109 ай бұрын
What the moon landing is for the generation of my parents, the 2011 Championship is for me as a german. Still humbled. ❤ Dörk.
@AndenSeefahrer9 ай бұрын
Man I remember that 2011 finals game against Miami.👌 This man was BALLING!!!
@242naldo9 ай бұрын
I dont trust people who hates Dirk.
@Xiaolongbaokid169 ай бұрын
I teared up with this. Dirk will always be my goat! We love you dirk!!
@DAB19919 ай бұрын
Loyalty, that's Dirk. He could have been a train hopper, giving up on Dallas and going to another team, much like today's players. He didn't,,,he stayed loyal to the mavs and was rewarded. Top notch!
@davidrecord39289 ай бұрын
Thank you for everything Dirk. You embody what an individual should aspire to be. Your kindness, your humbleness, your work ethic, you passion, & most importantly, your respect. What you have meant to my life & the city of Dallas is more important than you could ever begin to understand. You teach us everyday that if you truly want something, you can get it if you work hard enough for it. There is nobody more deserving of this honor than you. Thank you for representing this city, this team, & us fans with so much love. We love you Dirk. Forever 41.
@novanityray9 ай бұрын
I salute players not only because of their talent but also with character Dirk is both, together with Pau Gasol, Grant Hill... .
@christophercaraggayan52209 ай бұрын
One of the best speeches i have ever heard❤
@paulhoenig10099 ай бұрын
incredibly well constructed speech I will definitely come back to take notes
@alexeinmael9 ай бұрын
My two favorite players are now in the HOF. My childhood heroes all here 🥲 Avery, Finley, Dirk, Steve...what a moment.
@feliciaw.92489 ай бұрын
Best speech of the night the true headliner. It was tough saying bye in 2019 and now again.
@jasonsandhu37609 ай бұрын
It’s amazing he invited two best PG on the stage ❤
@wei-tingshen53199 ай бұрын
Great memories with the boys watching you play, and going out to the drive and attempting that one leg fade away. Not only was it kobe when shoting the rock. But Dirk!
@homerovaldez7109 ай бұрын
Love you Dirk super grateful and thankful for you as a long time mavs fans. One of the first players I watched when I watch nba basketball
@meroniyassu26219 ай бұрын
Dirk the best European player ever!! Thank you for that 2011 finals run! You beat 2 top 5 and 1 top 10 player in this year! You are simply the best!
@user-fg4ds5tw6q9 ай бұрын
“I drove left like I always do and I dunked it on your head” Lol
@bbennyj9 ай бұрын
I love you dirk, thanks for everything you done for the game of basketball
@arigold71269 ай бұрын
Dirk is one of the best players of the game and his 2011 run was a Run for the ages. I don't think there will ever be another like him Absolute Legend 🫡
@StarStruck79009 ай бұрын
Well there is a guy named Kevin Durant who is a better version of him 😅
@Shawn.Mathew9 ай бұрын
@@Shawn.Mathewactually not! Bubble busted
@apj14749 ай бұрын
@@apj1474 what can Dirk do better than kd? Anything Dirk can do, kd can do it better, Dirk is an unathletic version of kd
@Shawn.Mathew9 ай бұрын
@@Shawn.Mathewexcept having that championship run for the ages
@tiagoriseabove9 ай бұрын
@@tiagoriseabove and what did he do after that? Last I checked he got swept in the first round, dude got so complacent after one ring but y’all make it seem like he has 5 rings, and he also choked against the warriors in 08 as a 1 seed, I like him but let’s not make it seem like his whole career was only 2011
@Shawn.Mathew9 ай бұрын
I wish nash stayed in Dallas with Dirk for all those years..
@thisguy81069 ай бұрын
Amazing. So lucky to have him here in Dallas.
@guygrindborg77328 ай бұрын
Wie die Amis ihre Helden feiern und wir in Deutschland mit Ihnen umgehen… Toller Mensch und Sportler Dirk Nowitzki ❤️
@hamasadeq1349 ай бұрын
Digga beruhige dich mal etwas. Er hat auch in der NBA gespielt und wird da zu genüge gefeiert.
@sirbonobo39078 ай бұрын
'und wir in deutschland mit ihnen umgehen...' als wenn der jedesmal verprügelt würde, wenn er nach deutschland kommt :'D
@arndbrack23398 ай бұрын
Würzburg ist stolz ❤️ danke für die Inspiration Dirk 👑
@oddlife0829 ай бұрын
When you're green, you grow. When you're ripe, you rot. Humility =Dirk 💙
@davidrecord39289 ай бұрын
one of the best hall of fame speeches from one of the greats of the game.
@elmaestro648 ай бұрын
He is such a high quality person.
@JTMont219 ай бұрын
Dirk is my 🐐! On n off the court
@caldoughball99839 ай бұрын
We love you dirk! From a laker fan. Huge respect for you 🫡
@elchaval92808 ай бұрын
man suddenly i feel like the era of the HOFers is getting away from us.Thanks Dirk for the incredible journey you gave us.
@joechan95269 ай бұрын
U can sense already what a humble kind of a person and a baskerball superstar.congrats to my idol
@johnreybadili63779 ай бұрын
So stolz auf Dirk! What a great representative of our Country. Those values unfortunately something that get lost in Germany these days. Wish him and his family only the best and really hope he will not only have success with the Mavs in future but also will have the opportunity to influence in Germany.
@xMHMEx9 ай бұрын
What an amazing career he had. One of my favorite players of all time to watch. As a basketball fan, he always was entertaining to watch. Thank you Dirk
@raomj23329 ай бұрын
Dirk ist einfach die Legende Auf und neben dem Platz Einer der besten Sportler aller Zeiten Und einer der besten deutschen Repräsentanten Und einer der respektvollsten,sympathischsten und bescheidensten Superstars Deutschlands Danke Dirk
@hellysavalas77599 ай бұрын
"If you establish respect over a long time you get the quality that's more important to me than any other - and that's loyalty". Damn.
@musiqa-workshops9 ай бұрын
One of the all time great classes I love all these guys
@scoot87929 ай бұрын
Truly inspirational story 😊
@nick_her1349 ай бұрын
Dirk is the original big man clutch shooter.
@scootertheuce.mychannel4pe4779 ай бұрын
this was better than most of the TED Talks, thank you Dirk for everything!
@tanneryildiz9 ай бұрын
Dirk, du f***" Legend. Unfassbar, seit deinem ersten Spiel gehen die Supersonics dabei. Schlaflose Nächte, Tränen, Emotionen.... Einfach danke, das du einfach Dirk geblieben bist. Das ist deine größte legacy!!!!! Einer von uns, nur viel, viel besser!!!
@patricks87573 ай бұрын
Bro went John Cena on his speech. Hustle, Jkidd, Respect POPS, Loyalty Mark. 😂
@jcosmecprt9 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting this amazing video. Blessings.
@merveilmeok24169 ай бұрын
Dirk is arguably the greatest power forward of all time!!! Salute to the general
@waltdawgbosshog18169 ай бұрын
it's weird because it's definitely Tim Duncan because Dirk was ahead of his time and he was a stretch 4 before it even existed. I would play both together haahhahaha
@AllanMurmann9 ай бұрын
No he's not he was a liability on defense now if u want to say he's the best shooting pf ever ill give u that
@andrecarter15909 ай бұрын
I love you Dirk!!! Greatest Power Forward Ever!!!
@michaeljamesflores16459 ай бұрын
I love dirk but come on tim Duncan was the best
@preciousakpona78359 ай бұрын
@@preciousakpona7835 This silly Hot Take was a given to appear. Especially with all the Spurs there. This was basically a weak attention grab
@Peakfreud9 ай бұрын
What an amazing speech 👏👏 congrats definitely deserved!
@TugaMugssy1119 ай бұрын
As a spurs fan, I have so much respect with Dirk. He’s so talented and fun to watch
@kenalvarez71219 ай бұрын
Great speech Dirk
@evetsallan9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the years of great memories Dirk! You are the best!
@thisisgame9 ай бұрын
What a speech Dirk that hit home
@smooth20539 ай бұрын
Glückwunsch Dirk, gut siehst du aus. Du bist der beste und ein riesen Vorbild.
@bzjgbvdzuiskj9 ай бұрын
I still can't believe that Mark Cuban let Nash walk in Free agency. Dirk could have won a couple of championships with Nash. and he did it again with Brunson. But anyway congrats Dirk 👏 well deserved
@boris29979 ай бұрын
Yeah that was such a huge blunder. I feel like Mavs would have at least 2 championships if not more if Nash had stayed
@dpend2 ай бұрын
Mark cuban sitting there like a proud dad
@Cbarb4cut9 ай бұрын
"unfortunately I had to deal with what you gave me" hahahaha
@TheRafaelBond9 ай бұрын
Greatest shooting Big man in history . Played his whole career for one team. Won a chip without any actual Superstar on his team . Finals mvp 🎉 dirk is a inspiration 👌
If you don’t like Dirk, something is wrong with you
This comment will go uncontested for eternity
I Definitely Agree
Should I go see a doctor ? 😂
@Death-jl1cvthat’s ok 👍
Soft, played no defence, first round exit as MVP...
As a German I can translate for you 16:39 : "What you have done for me, I will never forget for the rest of my life. If I become a half as good father like you were as parents for me, than I am happy"
Thanks for translating! I love how Dirk made a joke (at his own expense) right before such a heartfelt statement. Classic Dirk😂
Thank you brother
@@FastFood69 Wahrscheinlich in Deutschland geboren mein Freund :)
“When you’re green, you grow, when your ripe, you rot” What a line!!!!
Definitely putting that one in my back pocket for future use lol
What is that supposed to mean?
@@karlking8740 When you seek continual improvement, the rewards will follow your efforts. When you sit on your laurels or refuse to grow or adapt, you will become ripe and rot.
@@hammurabii.3173 y’all basically said the same thing lol
Ray Kroc is who said this first.
Love you Dirk. Thank you for your humble nature, hard work, and sense of humor.
Yes
Dirk Nowitzki is amazing basketball player and human being.
have waited over 20 years for this speech. There are only a few who have been given this honor. Dirk stands for the basic elements of basketball. Humanity, loyalty, diligence and a bad singer.
lol no dirk slander but i agree with the singing part
and lebrun lack of loyalty
One of the best hof speeches I’ve heard in any sport
When you get a chance watch Larry Allen’s HoF induction speech. That one is probably my favorite ever.
not even .. how many times did he say , " ummm"
@@stevebates6408 Just because he said “umm” a lot doesn’t mean it wast a great speech. Larry Allen HATES publicly speaking, which is why you could tell he was so nervous. But if you stopped paying attention to the delivery and listened to the words. You would see how good his speech is.
@trueblue724 the story about how his wife always gives me a good laugh. Two chickens and a 40 lol
Oscar Schmidt's also my fav. His story with his wife is the best
16:40 dirk said: what you have done for me i will never forget. and if i become half as good a father as you were parents to me, then i will be happy.
Damn, that's precious. Thanks for the translation
As dallas resident and a big mavericks fan I enjoyed watching Dirk! That championship run was historic. He accomplished so much. Same team his entire NBA career. He never gave up, never turned his back on his team and we ABSOLUTELY LOVE him in Dallas! Congrats Dirk! Well deserved 💯
Every championship run is historic
@@dazgordon-hill2660ignorant. There is NO championship run more impressive than 2011. Get out of here
I am a Laker Fan and I agree with you. That 2011 championship run was truly amazing and that final was one of the best finals in history.
@cassieyounqq5752 was you at the parade? My man is a legend in every regard, I knew in 1998 when we got dirk I knew he had to be special and I made it my business to be there to root the home team to the deafening roars of the City of Dallas chant Dirks name
How can you not love this guy. Dirk is a fucking legend! And what an amazing speech to manifest his legacy. I had tears in my eyes the entire speech, but flat out cried when he switched to German to talk to his parents. Danke, Dirk!
One of the greatest HOF speeches in any sport hands down
@theofficelab same here!
That 2011 run was one for the ages
That was a great time for basketball
Damn Right!!
Greatest run in history of the NBA!!
Overrated. Suns 2021 finals run was better
@@cottonmather8146😆
This dude went to the finals in his eight year, he lost. He was the league MVP in year 9, they got swept in the first round. He stayed until finally in year 13, he won his chip. Not many players have that patience. That's real loyalty to the franchise. Not asking for a trade after signing a supermax because you already "gave your all" to the franchise like some players these days claim.
Lets not forget he did make alot of money and was born overseas.. those guys don’t do what american players do.. at least be understanding. American players have the luxury of Aau basketball taking them to different cities etc.. hence why american stars would demand trades and be comfortable changing cities/teams
@@toohonest_ let's also not forget that you're talking about Dirk Nowitzki. After establishing himself in the NBA in the way he did, he could've gone anywhere. But he didn't.
@@bobrockmann7521 once again.. he is german born. There are no superstars that are from other countries that are moving teams.. giannis, embiid, luka, jokic… these are guys on his level.. never had trade requests
He and his teams choked in the 2006 Finals and in the first round in 2007. That wasn't on the franchise. The Mavs were the clear favorites going into both series, so why would Dirk demand a trade?
@@bobrockmann7521 The Mavs always surrounded him with talent, so he had no reason to consider leaving. He just had to finally raise his level of play. The Mavs were great to Dirk. Let's not act like he had to deal with poor ownership that didn't care about winning.
Dirk ist die Definition eines Vorbilds! Vielen Dank für all die Jahre…🥹❤️41
Absolute Legende und kriegt irgendwie nie die Anerkennung in Deutschland. Er gehört zu top 5 legendären deutschen sportler
@@Ekrem2323Deutschland eben, alles außer Fussball ist doch uninteressant geworden
Dirk didn’t change the game. His step back fade was iconic, but didn’t change the game like Kareem or Shaq. There are great players and then there are players that changed the game.
@@Ekrem2323Sogar Top 3 m.M.n Wer war denn noch größer? Boris Becker und Lothar (Weltfußballer).
@@CarltonHajimmiWhat? Of course it did. He was the first big all star to shoot the ball from the perimeter on a regular basis
What a humble person! I'm so glad that he recognized Jason Kidd and what he really meant to that 2011 team! Dirk is just an incredible guy! Nothing in sports could ever match 2011 for me!!! ❤
He played 94-96 in Dallas before Dirk was drafted and came back to win a championship. Underated move 👍👍
@@rummellude I know... Imagine if Kidd had not been traded in 1996, and somehow the Mavs were still able to draft Dirk... Kidd and Dirk together in their primes would've been like the better version of Stockton and Malone, one that actually turns into a championship dynasty. Oh well, at least they got one late, and it was a very memorable one!
Dirk was with NASH back in 2002-2003. Nash was at least equally good as Kidd, so no need for "what if". Back in 2000-2007 the league was utterly domianted by Lakers and Spurs, there was little Dallas could do with those superteams. And in 2008-2010 Lakers and Boaton had superteams too. Dallas indeed won a miracle championship in 2011 against a Miami suoerteam composed of LeBron, Wade and Bosh. There's nothing more you can ask to Dirk and Kidd. The only humanly possible chances for Dirk to win more championships in thise years would have been to join a superteam, like joining the Lakers before the Pau trade or joining Boston before the Garnett trade.
@@rummelludehe had no other options lol. He was getting old and dallas was his best chance
@@jameswalker6864equally as good? Steve Nash is a 2 time MVP winner and in back to back years. Kidd was close a few times but never got MVP. Both great players but Nash is better player on the court and a better man off the court
Praise to Shawn Marion. In that 2011 run, he guarded Kobe, Durant, then Lebron in rounds 2, 3, and the finals. We won't count Brandon Roy since he came off the bench.
Huge Comment
he didn't guard them. it was team defense with Tyson carrying the whole defense. lmao I can tell you didn't watch and just matched them up on paper. gotta love zoomers hahahahaha
@@ultraego1892 - If you google "Who did Marion guard in the 2011 playoffs," you will see an ESPN article that supports what this former season ticket holder watched: "Yet entering Sunday night's pivotal Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Mavs might be staring at a 2-0 hole or possibly not even be here at all without him. They've depended on the 6-foot-7, 225-pound Marion to become a slashing, cutting threat beyond defending -- in order -- five-time champ Kobe Bryant, star of the future Kevin Durant and now the game's ultimate present-day weapon in LeBron James."
@@ultraego1892 people like you always find a way to hate! Both Tyson Chandler and Shawn Marion were a key defensive player in that series.
The strangest thing about his career is that the mavs failed to get it done in 06 and 07, with peak dirk. No one saw them coming in 2011
I will never forget Dirk coming to the arena listening to some soul music getting out with a foil plate. That's when I knew he was iconic. This was an amazing man to ever meet
I actually have tears in my eyes. One of the best. most humble guys in sports. Dirkules!!!!!!!!
Dope speech. I love you Dirk!
How many memories, blessed of being a basketball fan in his era. Amazing human, incredible player.
Dirk's legendary championship run and the 7:1 against Brazil - the two things every good German is obligated to re-watch at least once a year.
😂😂😂😂
That 2011 run was magical. Dirk was a superhero. Will always have more respect and admiration.
Grew up hating him cause he was so good against the spurs, but I was fortunate enough to watch his very last game of his career against the spurs. Every spurs fan was on their feet cheering him on , it was really a special moment to be apart of.
ABSOLUTELY SO DESERVED!!! So many legends retiring and entering the HoF this year and the last few years, still feels surreal! Congrats Dirk!
My ultimate Dirk moment was when he humbled Lebron, Wade, and Bosh after they mocked him before the finals.
er ist und war immer authentisch...einfach nur weltklasse...als spieler,wie auch als mensch...danke dircules...für die schöne zeit und alles gute dir und deiner familie
To think Dirk and the Mavs beat KD, Kobe, Lebron & Wade in 2011 for the championship. Dirk doesn't get enough respect for what him and Mavs truly did. Yet, he still remains humble. A true champion 🏆 and now a HOF'er! Thanks Dirk!❤
Let’s be real if Bron was there mentally Dallas had no chance
@@JodyMan-io9yn not an excuse....
@@JodyMan-io9ynyou acting like lebron hasn’t lost more finals than he won lol
@@cheeseballs9579 I guess he wasn't mentally there a quite a few times lol
@@JodyMan-io9ynand your point is? Cause if that's a reason it's a bad one because it was looking like that for DWade in 06 but guess what DWade did something about it and beat the Mavs in 06 not that I was incredibly impressed with it. So why couldn't LeBron.
Well deserved, a great player and a greater human being
"You are my role model, Dirk." The happiness you gave us every game, the many times you gave it your all. Thank you so much! You're now in The Hall, Champ!
love you dirk, and the entire 2011 mavs team. thank you for kicking the heats ass that year in the finals; was the best day of my life at 16 years old. MFFL
Crisp, Smooth and funny. Dirk delivered a beautiful speech
Bester deutscher Basketballer aller Zeiten, und es wird safe nie mehr einen geben wie ihn. Uns Dirk! Hochverdient in die HOF!
The Mavs v spurs battles were amazing even phoenix great memories thank you Dirk
@14:30 you can tell Coach is genuinely happy for Dirk !! Almost like a father would look at his son 💪🏾✊🏾
Holger looks so proud. What a career Dirk has had. I love the speech!
Dirk is straight class. We were lucky with him . His skill and loyalty are once in a lifetime. I was at his his last game against San Antonio. Pop and the fans deserve credit. They yelled " MVP" the whole game and Pop " let" him one legged fade himself to Valhalla. Just a good end to a great story. Go Mavs
You can see the look in his father's eyes, he was so proud 😢
If anyone has seen that Dirk Documentary, you'll understand how special Coach Holger is
I doubted dirk early in his career as a maverick fan but he proved to be one of the all time greats. Thank u Dirk for the great memories u provided for all basketball fans happy u getting recognition as an all time great going into the hall of fame
Been following his career since the beginning. Can’t underestimate how this dude changed the game being that tall and shooting that good. Incredible!!!
The world and the NBA would be in such a great place if our sports legends were like this man. I get that outside of Dallas, he may not have the same love we have for him, but he was so special in Dallas. The way he carried himself, the loyalty, and the fact that he gave it his all without being a jerk. True sports hero.
I spotted him in Würzburg when he was like 12 years and carrying a tennis bag. He was already tall and seemed uncomfortable because of his size. Now he's a HOFer...
I'm not sure why I'm smiling as he was introduced lol...but a straight class act. Something else just hit me about this HOF class---Pau won it all in 2009 & 2010, Dirk in 2011, Wade in 2012 & 2013 & Parker in 2014 (6 years straight).
Great speech from Dirk always remember you my guy. Great player great personality role model for every young player in the league
I love that Steve Nash looks like the proudest dad and is closer to tears than Dirk.
Thank You Dirk for making me fall in love with basketball you are the reason why I started playing and the reason why I am a Mavs fan for life. You are one of the reasons why I am still trying my best to achieve my dreams in life. Thank you for everything. I hope someday I get a chance to meet you and have a picture or just to meet you in person. You are the GOAT for me. Thank you for inspiring me from your number one fan from the Philippines! Stay safe always! Thank you for everything!
holger was there to see him win his title, all the way to hall fame , was there from start to ending
I remember they use to call them dirty Dirk and nasty Nash! Glad to see them in the hall of fame. 💯
21 season with one team, hats off to that alone, that’s my favorite stat of his.
How can man who played so great be so humble. That is one quality many could learn from this great player and human being.
Born and raised in SA and die hard Spurs fan but still love Dirk what a great guy!
What the moon landing is for the generation of my parents, the 2011 Championship is for me as a german. Still humbled. ❤ Dörk.
Man I remember that 2011 finals game against Miami.👌 This man was BALLING!!!
I dont trust people who hates Dirk.
I teared up with this. Dirk will always be my goat! We love you dirk!!
Loyalty, that's Dirk. He could have been a train hopper, giving up on Dallas and going to another team, much like today's players. He didn't,,,he stayed loyal to the mavs and was rewarded. Top notch!
Thank you for everything Dirk. You embody what an individual should aspire to be. Your kindness, your humbleness, your work ethic, you passion, & most importantly, your respect. What you have meant to my life & the city of Dallas is more important than you could ever begin to understand. You teach us everyday that if you truly want something, you can get it if you work hard enough for it. There is nobody more deserving of this honor than you. Thank you for representing this city, this team, & us fans with so much love. We love you Dirk. Forever 41.
I salute players not only because of their talent but also with character Dirk is both, together with Pau Gasol, Grant Hill... .
One of the best speeches i have ever heard❤
incredibly well constructed speech I will definitely come back to take notes
My two favorite players are now in the HOF. My childhood heroes all here 🥲 Avery, Finley, Dirk, Steve...what a moment.
Best speech of the night the true headliner. It was tough saying bye in 2019 and now again.
It’s amazing he invited two best PG on the stage ❤
Great memories with the boys watching you play, and going out to the drive and attempting that one leg fade away. Not only was it kobe when shoting the rock. But Dirk!
Love you Dirk super grateful and thankful for you as a long time mavs fans. One of the first players I watched when I watch nba basketball
Dirk the best European player ever!! Thank you for that 2011 finals run! You beat 2 top 5 and 1 top 10 player in this year! You are simply the best!
“I drove left like I always do and I dunked it on your head” Lol
I love you dirk, thanks for everything you done for the game of basketball
Dirk is one of the best players of the game and his 2011 run was a Run for the ages. I don't think there will ever be another like him Absolute Legend 🫡
Well there is a guy named Kevin Durant who is a better version of him 😅
@@Shawn.Mathewactually not! Bubble busted
@@apj1474 what can Dirk do better than kd? Anything Dirk can do, kd can do it better, Dirk is an unathletic version of kd
@@Shawn.Mathewexcept having that championship run for the ages
@@tiagoriseabove and what did he do after that? Last I checked he got swept in the first round, dude got so complacent after one ring but y’all make it seem like he has 5 rings, and he also choked against the warriors in 08 as a 1 seed, I like him but let’s not make it seem like his whole career was only 2011
I wish nash stayed in Dallas with Dirk for all those years..
Amazing. So lucky to have him here in Dallas.
Wie die Amis ihre Helden feiern und wir in Deutschland mit Ihnen umgehen… Toller Mensch und Sportler Dirk Nowitzki ❤️
Digga beruhige dich mal etwas. Er hat auch in der NBA gespielt und wird da zu genüge gefeiert.
'und wir in deutschland mit ihnen umgehen...' als wenn der jedesmal verprügelt würde, wenn er nach deutschland kommt :'D
Würzburg ist stolz ❤️ danke für die Inspiration Dirk 👑
When you're green, you grow. When you're ripe, you rot. Humility =Dirk 💙
one of the best hall of fame speeches from one of the greats of the game.
He is such a high quality person.
Dirk is my 🐐! On n off the court
We love you dirk! From a laker fan. Huge respect for you 🫡
man suddenly i feel like the era of the HOFers is getting away from us.Thanks Dirk for the incredible journey you gave us.
U can sense already what a humble kind of a person and a baskerball superstar.congrats to my idol
So stolz auf Dirk! What a great representative of our Country. Those values unfortunately something that get lost in Germany these days. Wish him and his family only the best and really hope he will not only have success with the Mavs in future but also will have the opportunity to influence in Germany.
What an amazing career he had. One of my favorite players of all time to watch. As a basketball fan, he always was entertaining to watch. Thank you Dirk
Dirk ist einfach die Legende Auf und neben dem Platz Einer der besten Sportler aller Zeiten Und einer der besten deutschen Repräsentanten Und einer der respektvollsten,sympathischsten und bescheidensten Superstars Deutschlands Danke Dirk
"If you establish respect over a long time you get the quality that's more important to me than any other - and that's loyalty". Damn.
One of the all time great classes I love all these guys
Truly inspirational story 😊
Dirk is the original big man clutch shooter.
this was better than most of the TED Talks, thank you Dirk for everything!
Dirk, du f***" Legend. Unfassbar, seit deinem ersten Spiel gehen die Supersonics dabei. Schlaflose Nächte, Tränen, Emotionen.... Einfach danke, das du einfach Dirk geblieben bist. Das ist deine größte legacy!!!!! Einer von uns, nur viel, viel besser!!!
Bro went John Cena on his speech. Hustle, Jkidd, Respect POPS, Loyalty Mark. 😂
Thanks for posting this amazing video. Blessings.
Dirk is arguably the greatest power forward of all time!!! Salute to the general
it's weird because it's definitely Tim Duncan because Dirk was ahead of his time and he was a stretch 4 before it even existed. I would play both together haahhahaha
No he's not he was a liability on defense now if u want to say he's the best shooting pf ever ill give u that
I love you Dirk!!! Greatest Power Forward Ever!!!
I love dirk but come on tim Duncan was the best
@@preciousakpona7835 This silly Hot Take was a given to appear. Especially with all the Spurs there. This was basically a weak attention grab
What an amazing speech 👏👏 congrats definitely deserved!
As a spurs fan, I have so much respect with Dirk. He’s so talented and fun to watch
Great speech Dirk
Thanks for the years of great memories Dirk! You are the best!
What a speech Dirk that hit home
Glückwunsch Dirk, gut siehst du aus. Du bist der beste und ein riesen Vorbild.
I still can't believe that Mark Cuban let Nash walk in Free agency. Dirk could have won a couple of championships with Nash. and he did it again with Brunson. But anyway congrats Dirk 👏 well deserved
Yeah that was such a huge blunder. I feel like Mavs would have at least 2 championships if not more if Nash had stayed
Mark cuban sitting there like a proud dad
"unfortunately I had to deal with what you gave me" hahahaha
Greatest shooting Big man in history . Played his whole career for one team. Won a chip without any actual Superstar on his team . Finals mvp 🎉 dirk is a inspiration 👌