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Such a classy and humble guy. His qualities as a human being may even surpass his basketball skills. All German sports fans are proud of you, Dirk!
@hollins6259 ай бұрын
👍💯🇩🇪🙋♀️
@judithoberpaul5099 ай бұрын
Damn Right / Verdammt richtig 💪❤🔥
@Thairenner9 ай бұрын
Yes we are! 🇩🇪
@elnino08418 ай бұрын
I never get closer than 12feet to a trash bin to get rid of my litter, 90% it works and I say: What?, my name is Dirk. For 10% I pick it up and quietly put in the bin.
@dirk1438 ай бұрын
Dirk nowitzki is is one of the best nba players of the 21 century. He's one of Germany's best exports to America along with cars, beer, chocolate, and sausages lol
@jonathanramos84148 ай бұрын
13:55 his german words to his parents: "What you did for me I will never forget for the rest of my life. If I become half a good parent as you were to me I would be happy" 😢❤
@Torres9MZ9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the translation. My German is so rusty after 30 years. I lived in Germany from 1986-1989.
@WildDogg3579 ай бұрын
@@WildDogg357 So you left before the wall fell. Probably in the righ time bro bec there's so much negativity ever since
@aronsium47149 ай бұрын
@@aronsium4714 I've been to the camps. I went to the wall I visited East Berlin. I was in a guard tower. I got to look through a rifle scope with with one looking right back at me. My family was relieved and proud eyes full of water when the wall fell.
@WildDogg3579 ай бұрын
Absolutely, and Dirk is great. Beloved in Germany. Not like Boris Becker.
@fritzwalter15409 ай бұрын
@@fritzwalter1540 True story. Dirk is more popular in Germany than Adolf Hitler ever was
@sikke0019 ай бұрын
Absolute class act. We will never see another Dirk Nowitzki. The GOAT for any Dallas fan. We love you Dirk! Thank you!
@AlexHatesCars9 ай бұрын
Luka'a already more talented than Dirk so if he sticks around in Dallas he could be the new franchise GOAT
@elanzankman43999 ай бұрын
@@elanzankman4399 I think Luka has a chance to be top 5 all-time in NBA history, but first, he has to win a couple of titles to pass Dirk in franchise history.
@LukaDaGoat779 ай бұрын
@@elanzankman4399 I’m from Dallas and Luka will never be Dirk period. We love Luka but Dirk is something special.
@LaLa2time9 ай бұрын
Dirk being compared to Luka is disrespectful to the man smh. Luka may be talented but it hasn't gotten him anywhere besides complaining while losing. Dirk is something special like someone mentioned already
@purplehaze14649 ай бұрын
shut up zoomer
@doug7449 ай бұрын
Dirk’s single ring holds more significance than hundreds of other player rings imo
@CarsonClaws9 ай бұрын
That 2011 playoff run the most legendary one IMO...
@jackdanielss9 ай бұрын
As a Lakers fan I agree, he stopped the Lakers 3 peat, young OKC, and the Heatles.. respect to a Legend !
@LakersReaction9 ай бұрын
Foreal so many stacked team that time and they arent the favourites but they proved the logic wrong
@kentymashmilo7589 ай бұрын
Alongside the Cavs, I agree. Mavs 2011 is the most special ring for me too. Maybe because it's so well deserved, maybe because they stopped the Lakers, OKC, the Heatles..., maybe because it was a team of veterants who had one last shot to win à championship, maybe it's because Dirk stayed loyal to the end...Maybe it's because of all of this but the thing is, Dirk's Ring is special.
@diegoarmando72629 ай бұрын
@@LakersReactionknocked off brandon Roy’s Portland Trailblazers also
@FromUpNorth93459 ай бұрын
@@diegoarmando7262 as a Mavs fan, it was beautiful. No sports movie could have crafted a greater ending than this.
@Lightdion9 ай бұрын
To Mavericks fans, Dirk is the GOAT. Hall of fame player of course, but even better human being. Congrats Dirk on this final chapter of your career! You will forever be cherished.
@Jerrden9 ай бұрын
Calm down, dude. Chill.
@Xhanx119 ай бұрын
@@Xhanx11no
@BlakeAlexander129 ай бұрын
Dude I would like your comment but your comment has exactly 41 likes #41 forever
@BlakeAlexander129 ай бұрын
@@Xhanx11he said for Mavericks Fans
@mariopalladino96409 ай бұрын
"Now, chin up! Aren't you excited to play with Dirk?" "Uh..yes. He's very good." "He's the greatest." "Yes. He's great." "The. GreatEST." "....yeah..the greatest."
@gravityfel78969 ай бұрын
Really puts things in to perspective listening to dirk. All these people he looked up to and found guidance in when as a mavericks fan we always looked to dirk as the guy. The weight of the organization was on his shoulders for 20 years and he never folded. He gave us fans everything he had. Truly deserving of this honor.
@TheDonkeyFLOPPER9 ай бұрын
He accepted his HOF honor with dignity and class, just like he spent his career. Dirk is forever a legend of the game.
@steviechampagne9 ай бұрын
🎉the unexchangable GOAT and pioneer of Mavericks🎉
@JordanOne-tw7oh9 ай бұрын
@@JordanOne-tw7oha pioneer would be someone before him right?? They did have stars like mark Aguirre. Adrian dantley. Rolando Blackman years before this dude was even thought of so don't get it twisted
@anthonytaylor79289 ай бұрын
@@anthonytaylor7928Dirk meant much more to Mavs than the players you mentioned. More all star app. than those three combined, played his entire career there (20+), and brought a chip. Im not a Mavs fan BTW. Dont get it twisted-Just facts.
@Silverfox19829 ай бұрын
Greatest International player ever. A top-15 player of all time. First European NBA League MVP. Legendary Signature shot. Leader of one of, if not the hardest, NBA championship runs ever. Changed the game forever. Hall-of-Famer. Legend. Congratulations to the great Dirk Nowitzki.
@LukaDaGoat779 ай бұрын
What about Hakeem
@LoganNagol9 ай бұрын
@@LoganNagol I'm sure Dirk's 2011 Mavs team could beat Hakeem's championship teams. Even Dirk's 2006 Finals team could.
@crater3k9 ай бұрын
@@LoganNagol I said what I said.
@LukaDaGoat779 ай бұрын
Written perfectly
@TWAvegas9 ай бұрын
@LoganNagol Hakeem isn't European lol
@jdunc37899 ай бұрын
Ganz Deutschland ist Stolz auf dich Dirk. Du hast nicht nur einen Ring für Dallas geholt sondern auch einen für Basketball Deutschland. Du hast den Basketball hier revolutionert. Ohne dich hätte ich niemals mit diesem Wunderbaren Sport angefangen. Danke für alles Dirk!
@shac0le9 ай бұрын
Was hat das mit deinem Deutschland Shice zu tun? Nowitzki hat allen relevanten Leuten gedankt, aber du musst da irgendeinen nationalen Rotz draus machen..
@user-yd9qx9mq6u9 ай бұрын
As a german I can savely say that Dirk Nowitzki is one of the greatest sportsmen this country has ever produced. Easily on par with the likes of Schmeling, Beckenbauer and Schumacher. And his down-to-earth persona is the icing on the cake. What a guy! I’m really happy for him. 🖤❤️💛
@Mozartkugel9 ай бұрын
Dude, he's way above proven cheater Schumacher! What the hell are you talking about?!
@k.b.77189 ай бұрын
Can you translate what Dirk said in German?
@Goldgloves9 ай бұрын
@@Goldgloveshe said: what you did for me I'll never forget for the rest of my life.if I'm only half as good as a father then you were to me as parents then I'm happy
@thorgardhaugen21939 ай бұрын
@mozartkugel danke Freund
@Goldgloves9 ай бұрын
Korrekt 💪....hier gibt es nichts weiter zu ergänzen✌
@Thairenner9 ай бұрын
Dirk and Timmy. Two of the greatest forwards who didn't talk much but just killed you on the court every single time.
@adingdingdiiing67409 ай бұрын
Man took the words out of my mouth. I live in Irving tx but have always been a Tim Duncan fan and he has my mom's last name so that helped to. Lol
@rcup67979 ай бұрын
This man is 6th all time in scoring and won one of the hardest rings in nba history.
@de_lontekk80199 ай бұрын
You won’t find a more universally beloved athlete than this guy
@evansiegel92619 ай бұрын
Holger looking so proud. You did an amazing job, sir, with an amazing young man. Thank you, Dirk. The ultimate winner and human being.
@blueeyedcowboy82919 ай бұрын
He lived long enough to see him into the HoF.
@fighterck62418 ай бұрын
When they met when Dirk was a teen Holger told him that if he did not do anything and just continued the was he was doing it he would become the best German player of all time. He would not need any help for that. But if he really wants to he could become one of the best players of all time with the right approach. Crazy how Holger saw that in him at 16.
@hansmeyer1991Ай бұрын
Before even watching this I knew I'd cry my eyes out at some point. What he said to his parents was: "If I can be half as good a father as you have been parents to me, I'm lucky." Dirk - absolute Legend
@Dracu139 ай бұрын
Danke schoen! Mein deutsch ist schwach nach 30 jahren.
@WildDogg3579 ай бұрын
Thanks for the translation. What a great son.
@jjones3179 ай бұрын
Such a great guy and I have always had a lot of respect for him and after seeing this, I have even more respect for him.
@Hlirving159 ай бұрын
I’m smiling from ear to ear listening to Dirk’s speech. What a great guy 😊
@impasse01249 ай бұрын
Man Holger tearing up at 12:17 got me. You can really see how much he cares about Dirk. I really got into basketball and became a true Mavs fan because of Dirk. Ill never forget his time in Dallas. He deserves this
@lukaskole29959 ай бұрын
Same for me, man. We’ve been spoiled as Mavs fans, for sure!
@cyturtle9 ай бұрын
@@cyturtle For sure. Hopefully we can get some better defense here soon and give Luka a better supporting cast. I'm really not sure about Kyrie rn. Kind of looked like a disaster this last season 😢
@lukaskole29959 ай бұрын
hear hear! especially the 02-03 Mavs? Wheew.. Whenever they play the Sacramento Kings? Best times.
@justlovenohate46628 ай бұрын
Translation of what he said to his parents: "As long as I live I will never forget what you have done for me. If I can be half the father you were to me as parents, I will be happy." Maybe the classiest player of all time. What a guy. Danke, Dirk.
@Drumming_Monkey9 ай бұрын
👍💯🇩🇪🙋♀️
@judithoberpaul5099 ай бұрын
Thank you. My German is all rusted.
@WildDogg3579 ай бұрын
@@WildDogg357 No problem. :)
@Drumming_Monkey9 ай бұрын
I think I speak for many Spurs fans when I say that Dirk and the Mavs were our home team away from home. I always rooted for the Mavs unless it was against the Spurs, and when they won in 2011 I was so happy for them, it almost felt like celebrating another spurs title. The mavs have always been a brother franchise to the Spurs, and that kind of respect and admiration is special.
@r33th9 ай бұрын
Funny you say that bc Mavs fans have a similar sentiment, which was just never true with the Rockets. That 2006 playoff series, it almost didn’t matter who won, was just damn good basketball
@evansiegel92619 ай бұрын
As a Rockets fan, I always went with the Texan teams If we didn't make the playoffs, or got kicked out.😂
@user-he3ek4sy3i9 ай бұрын
Texas first! The rest just better be glad we let them play us. MFFL
@gusthegrinch73909 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh! As a Mavs fan I feel the same! Thank you 💛
@marimarrivera46437 ай бұрын
The teary eye of Holger is a testament how proud he is on what his student accomplished. ❤
@allanpaoloalingod18639 ай бұрын
As a die hard spur it was hard to not root for dirk he was a hell of a competitor and one of the greats ❤
@1fastford7959 ай бұрын
Same for all of the Spurs in that time ,f rom Dallas, hard fought rivalry! Much love ❤
@ToeKneeMarlow9 ай бұрын
Calm down, dude. Chill.
@Xhanx119 ай бұрын
As a 60 year old Mavs fan, the Spurs were my 2nd favorite team. When I was young, I used to listen to their games on the radio before we got a team in Dallas. I loved James Silas, the Iceman and the A-Train. I still rooted for them all the time except against the Mavs. I loved the fact that they built around star players over the years without constant turnover. Dirk having to play with 200 plus teammates is an absolute travesty and indictment against Mark Cuban,
@BillTony29 ай бұрын
@@Xhanx11Huh? 😭😭 what are you yapping about
@oldthug23099 ай бұрын
@@Xhanx11Shut up
@clutch75489 ай бұрын
What a wonderful speech. The 2011 title was the best title win of the last 20 years.
@DanieldeBavaria9 ай бұрын
2011 and 2014 spurs championships, two of my favourites ever, and couldn't come against a more deserving opponent to lose.
@kanajingly89579 ай бұрын
2016 was pretty nice as well.
@Odyseuss089 ай бұрын
Germany is proud of you Dirk. Still a Superstar for us and such a lovely guy.
@DerDinooo9 ай бұрын
A Hall of Fame Speech + Stand Up Comedy Routine 😂😂😂😂 The real GOAT right here!!!
@reymondcastro83549 ай бұрын
Just playing this on repeat forever...
@LockedOnMavericks9 ай бұрын
When's the podcast??😂
@LukaDaGoat779 ай бұрын
Raccoon squad represent!!
@highfalutinman9 ай бұрын
I think I speak for all mavs fans when I say, thank you Dirk. You deserve this !
@TheReBrandShow9 ай бұрын
You can tell his wife is his number 1 supporter, first one to stand and the rest followed along. D.N will always be a legend in the NBA.
@haqgeneral9 ай бұрын
Who is cutting onions? Every moment from his last game in Dallas, the statue, Hallm of fame enrishment, every moment is sooo sooo wholesome. There should be more human beings like Dirk Nowitzki!!!
@HeadilleONeal9 ай бұрын
Love how Dirk shouted out Mike Finley and how everyone who knows Finley says hes a pro on and off the court 👑
@KobaniacMinded9 ай бұрын
I went to a mavs party back in 22 and Mike pulled up in a Porsche in a full suit and nobody was dressed up! He gave me a nod and I was like yo! He didn't say a word and I looked like a bum cause I didn't know I was going to end up at a mavs party that night. Saw najera and nash which I question nba height listings cause I was almost looking him (nash) eye to eye.
@obizzl20109 ай бұрын
Constantly gives the people in his life credit while trying to drop knowledge that everybody can use to better their lives. #41 your a hero
@therhymerr9 ай бұрын
I can’t express how much Dirk means to me as a Mavs fan
@nonamelegend_vapor9 ай бұрын
As Tony Parker put it yesterday he is the G.O.A.T of european basketball. Today we have guys like Jokic or Giannis winning MVPs and being the face of their franchise. Dirk was not the first player from europe but the most important one in paving a way for this new generation of young international players. Now no NBA team cannot affford to not scout oversees and missing out on potential international stars. Thx Dirk from Germany for your contribution to your home country and the national team! ❤
@LilCassiopeia9 ай бұрын
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@hileute45sd419 ай бұрын
Where did he say that?
@kyorikusagami849 ай бұрын
@@kyorikusagami84 kzhead.info/sun/hsWmXdpwnWZ6e68/bejne.html Press Conference at the day before the Hall of Fame Enshrinement around 06:13 the question starts.
@LilCassiopeia9 ай бұрын
Galis is the goat of european basketball
@newchannel4169 ай бұрын
I will always remember euro2005 when Dirk and 4 other guys beat Spain to reach the final. Germany was absolutely nothing and Dirk even paid with his own money to play for his national team. And when the topic was mentioned in a contract renewal talk, he made it very clear "29 franchises would be put happy to insert a national team clause". Topic closed 😂
@bobby38bcn119 ай бұрын
So much respect for this guy. All the trials and tribulations he went through. What a legend. And thanks Nelly for letting Dirk be Dirk.
@Tony_Toni_Tone9 ай бұрын
Dirk, du warst auf und neben dem Platz eine echte Vorbildfunktion. Solche Sportler gibt es nur ganz selten! Riesen Kompliment an dich und deine Karriere. Absolute Legende in diesem Sport!
@danielEX-M8 ай бұрын
Honestly teary eyes here. To see my 1 and only NBA Idol being a Hall of Fame inductee is very unimaginable. Thank you DIRK!!! Greetings from Philippines
@user-nx3kc1hd2q9 ай бұрын
"Gänsehaut" FEALING, thanks Dirk
@michaeltietzyou9 ай бұрын
How can you hate this guy!? This guy is so lovable that even if he is speaking, you'll love him and respect him!
@johnlouisevillafuerte42199 ай бұрын
W speech fr, when you’re green you grow when you’re ripe you rot. So inspirational Dirk 🤧
@Rephic9 ай бұрын
41 Ich weis noch als ich 2011 mitten in der Nacht die Finals gesehen habe ganz alleine auf mein Mini Laptop. Hauptsache live dabei. Dirk Nowitzki eine Legende und ein lustiger Kerl. Sehr gute Abschlussrede 😂❤😢🎉
@OneObbO.9 ай бұрын
Favorite player of All Time #41 but what makes Dirk truly special is he’s an even better human being.
@JoshuaFrick39 ай бұрын
❤
@achimwitcoustic95859 ай бұрын
One of the best speeches ever at the HOF..
@Hienieken9 ай бұрын
that's wild, it was literally just a list of addressed "thank yous" xD I'd give it a generous 7/10
@magluf9 ай бұрын
@@maglufbet you gave wade 10/10 or a 9 😂
@serbonkers41309 ай бұрын
@@serbonkers4130 nah. I'd say Rodman's was a 10/10, tho. Can't think of any others as of now.
@magluf9 ай бұрын
@@SonicCollectionsPS2Noises sure, you got me
@magluf9 ай бұрын
@@dasdarfdochwohlnichtwahrsein for a 10/10? not just a list of thank yous. Check out AI's and Rodman's, those are 10/10 for sure!
@magluf9 ай бұрын
From Dallas and is one of the most loyal, humble players in the league. Stayed with us his entire career of 21 years. Im so happy for him. Our favorite German. 100% deserved and almost in tears 😭
@S3m577 ай бұрын
Dirk revolutionized the game. I remember watching big men in the 70's, 80's and 90's. All were stationary. Then Dirk comes along and handles the ball like a point cared, crossing over down the lane and dunking. He was far more than a shooter. But he was as clutch as they came. And should have two rings cuz 06 was a theft by the refs.
@johnsherman40359 ай бұрын
agreed 06 finals was rigged as hell.
@janry4209 ай бұрын
All of this! 💙
@ToeKneeMarlow9 ай бұрын
Conspiracy in my opinion in 2006. Dwayne Wade's family member in Chicago has mysterious death. He later allows his son to be treated like a girl. Now he gets all this TV show fame. Finally, he is some sort of part owner with the Utah Jazz but you see him more at Miami Heat games. This is all suspicious. By the way, I believe there was a cloud around one of the refs too.
@BillTony29 ай бұрын
plus Mark Cuban messed up his trajectory that summer when he didn't sign Tyson Chandler lmao Dirk could have run it back
@taysira.5059 ай бұрын
That last line is pure class. Classic Dirk. Legend
@sahilpatel54129 ай бұрын
Changed the game forever but more important is the definition of a class act and a loyal man! If you don't love Dirk, you need counselling! So deserved my man! One of the greatest of all time! Love you Dirk!
@EbizzerHH9 ай бұрын
For Charles Barkley and Larry Bird to speak at his Dallas retirement speaks volumes.
@BillTony29 ай бұрын
So Lebron needs counselling
@schmaachallaschmach68219 ай бұрын
When Dirk retired, I shed the tear. His dedication to the game, city of Dallas, and especially grinding in a foreign country and needing to learn/refine English to assimilate initially, he has persevered through tough time to be the best and the leader of the Mavs, and bringing that title. One of the greatest to ever play the game, and congratulations to the HOF induction.
@high-defRJ9 ай бұрын
So ein guter Spieler, aber noch besserer Mensch! Gratulation zur Hall of Fame Dirk, verdienter geht nicht!
@dtownrocker229 ай бұрын
I told my son to watch Dirk whenever he plays. To make sure to observe the nuances between him and the other centers he played against. To pattern his game to Dirk's. That's how i respected and loved his game. And how he carried himself on and off the court, that's sweet. The GOAT for me. The German Wunderkind. My guy....
@julespilapilacosta27638 ай бұрын
“Always see yourself as someone who wants to learn, and not see yourself as someone who knows everything already. I've had so many great lessons taught to me by incredible teachers, and you will find them too. So remember, when you're green, you grow. When you're ripe, you rot.” Thanks Dirk!
@junpyocempron9 ай бұрын
My goat. He put me on the game. The post moves, fadeaway, pivot, and pump fake. He stayed on one team and WON
As a Spurs fan, I always admired Dirk. ❤🎉. "When you're green, you grow; when you're ripe, you rot."
@64mkb9 ай бұрын
As a Mavs fan I will always admire Spurs Fans. I hope that we can soon enjoy intense playoff battles between our two teams again👍🏼
@derbusfahrer95749 ай бұрын
LETS GO DIRK, that 2011 Mavs team beating that super team was something special
@CDsurfer9 ай бұрын
Du bist mein Role Model Dirk. Unglaublicher Mensch der ganz nebenbei Bälle in einen Korb werfen kann als wär es das einfachste der Welt. Danke dass es dich gibt.
@trendliner109 ай бұрын
Gosh, this particular group of inductees is hitting me. I am 47 and grew up watching Bird and Magic. They retired when I was just a teenager. But watching Dirk and others that are around my get inducted is bittersweet. Getting old is blessing and a curse. A blessing because you appreciate so much more because you’re not as dumb as you used to be. But a curse because you wish you could go back and relive your youth. It’s so precious and beautiful but it’s gone so fast.
@jakeb30559 ай бұрын
Man Dirk you are a class act and we here in Dallas tx will always be grateful that you made this home and didn't waver but stayed loyal to this city. You will always be OUR CHAMPION NOW AND I ALWAYS. NOTHING BUT LOVE AND RESPECT FOR YOU LITTLE BIG BROTHER.MAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BE BLESSED ALWAYS AND FOREVER. #MFFL Also i grew up in Amberg Germany for a bit and my experience there as a kid was life changing to learn about another country was great. The German ppl i met where always nice and giving.1983 to 1989. Thank you
@rcup67979 ай бұрын
Respect to Holger man you can tell how proud he is of Dirk just in his eyes
@nickferry77969 ай бұрын
Every fan's relationship with Dirk is so personal (mine included). It is that common theme that molds this whole thing together. He's our friend, our idol, our hero. Everything about the relationship is pure and speaks to the common folk. It's once in a lifetime.
@texasrfan9 ай бұрын
In 98/99 I stayed a year in America. It was Dirks first year. I told my host family, look at him, he's the Man. He's gonna be a great player. Little i have known, he exceeded my expectations by a universe.
@TheRealPugeHenis8 ай бұрын
Amazing how rested and good he looks. Much better than when he was active. I am so happy for him that he enjoys life.
@michdo238 ай бұрын
I’m really shocked he didn’t mention Jason Terry. So many playoff battles with him.
@Eat_My_Shortz9 ай бұрын
Exactly what I said pretty crazy leaving the Jet out otherwise great speech.
@williamk22579 ай бұрын
I was just thinking this. But I guess it's hard to name everybody from a long career
@kingsupreme252 ай бұрын
As a Spurs fan I’ve always like Dirk, total class act and those battles we had with Dallas were great and nerve wrecking at the same time. I was so happy for him in 2011
@rafikz779 ай бұрын
Big congratulations and respect to Dirk from a Spurs fan! Those battles were legendary and he was always a worthy opponent. ❤
@arammeraz42699 ай бұрын
Love Dirks game and how he is, will never be another like him. Great speech and hilarious 🥲 misss him in the NBA, thank you Dirk!
@LakersReaction9 ай бұрын
Congratulations to Dirk from his native Germany. You are a wonderful representative of your sport. Be proud of yourself and stay as you are just super human....🇩🇪🙋♀️
@judithoberpaul5099 ай бұрын
I already love Dirk, but this speech is a masterclass. He listed several qualities and gave great supporting points. People in speech class, pay attention.
@MeredithAnne882 ай бұрын
This makes me so emotional as a MFFLer. Congrats Dirk!
@ShugaAnnSpyce9 ай бұрын
Coming from a Laker fan, he was a bad man. A pleasure and joy to watch. If not the first, one of the first stretch big men. Him and Nash on the Mavs where so fun watching.
@sproutzer9 ай бұрын
Dirk may be the last man to be loyal to a team for 20+ years. Respect to one of the greats.
@SleathDS9 ай бұрын
True. Unless if Giannis leaves.
@mhua29 ай бұрын
21 years... Kobe 20. Duncan 19.
@WildDogg3579 ай бұрын
@@mhua2 I think the Joker has good shot due to his play style. Giannis worries me on his physical play style besides that definitely agree with your comment.
@SleathDS9 ай бұрын
@@WildDogg357Legends at work
@SleathDS9 ай бұрын
Kobe, Duncan, Haslem
@eltoncollier95689 ай бұрын
Great to see Avery smiling. I miss that guy
@El_bigC9 ай бұрын
A legend my man. I still remember watching those playoffs with my family. I’ll always have that memory.
@MeanPoopy9 ай бұрын
Everyone Loves DIRK! LEGEND!
@jayh75969 ай бұрын
From every single one of us from Dallas, thank you for everything Dirk 💙
@chap_.9 ай бұрын
Dirk Nowitzki KING of Dallas Mavericks & loyalty in his organization 💪🔥💪
@nbapbaupdate83389 ай бұрын
One of the most humble superstars
@DataCenter219 ай бұрын
Dirk deserves all the love !!!
@TheReBrandShow9 ай бұрын
Dirk will always be one of my favorite basketball players of all time. A good man and a legendary player. Congrats, you deserve this.
@barryb55629 ай бұрын
When you think of the Mavs, you cant help but to think of Dirk right away.🏀🐐
@brandonethereal10849 ай бұрын
As a diehard Mavs fan. I knew the tears would start flowing once his time came. So well deserved!! Congrats Dirkie!!
@marskeins9 ай бұрын
Dirk is the G.O.A.T! A complete player. Very competitive and tough. A humble giant. Thank you for everything you’ve contributed to the game. 🐐🏆
@mikegonzales32869 ай бұрын
Thank you, dirk! For everything. What a great role model you are for every German baller. You changed our world forever. 🙏🫶
@vonSchleck849 ай бұрын
Congrats Dirk!! Deepest love from a spurs fan! 🖤🩶🤝💙🩶
@bbear889 ай бұрын
Congrats to ALL of the Spurs!! Much love from Dallas!! 💙
@ToeKneeMarlow9 ай бұрын
Dirk YOU are the Face of the Dallas Mavericks! Thanks for all you did for our area. Your wife & children are precious. Go and enjoy the next phase of your life.
@shweetsandi9 ай бұрын
Moin.Standing Ovation für eine lebende Legende.Danke für viele unvergessliche Basketballmomente.Sei weiterhin gesegnet.Liebe Grüsse aus Hamburg.
@ruir.m.70739 ай бұрын
Dirk paved the way for Stretch Bigs. Now all big men must have the shooting skill to be relevant.
@oocinom9 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@LeoAnyaya9 ай бұрын
When you are green, you grow. When you are ripe, you rot. Hmm, I have never thought of something like that. Wisdom from Dirk. Put that into perspective. That is a lesson for all areas and aspects of life.
@kayodeogunmefun40969 ай бұрын
As a spurs fan, i have nothing but the utmost respect for Dirk and the culture he brought to the Mavs. A true class act. The playoff run they went through on the way to the championship was nothing short of magical. Everyone knew that title was theirs.
@mr.g40249 ай бұрын
Dirk for years had the Mavs winning 50+ wins. The mural of him in Dallas is a great representation of the respect & love Dallas has for him. Grew up watching him as a kid. Wished I could catch him throwing the ball up one last game 🥹
@ivanperez62669 ай бұрын
Congrats dirk your 2011 championship run will forever be semented as one of the greatest runs if not the best of all time...
@scarfaceplays62979 ай бұрын
No bullshit, just honest and kind words with lots of respect. We salute you Dirkules 🫡
@heavyrelic85068 ай бұрын
Its 00:10 and I finished reading the biography of Dirk 30 minutes ago. Now watching this. I am in tears and so proud of him. I’m from Germany and this guy is just so humble and a great human being. A role model for everyone. Love you Dirk❤
@xfregas26823 ай бұрын
We germans didn’t appreciate Dirks accomplishments as we should’ve done. He’s our GOAT.
@Marley97999 ай бұрын
As a Dallas native Dirk will forever and always be my personal goat #41 4eva 🙏🏾
@piercefisher81329 ай бұрын
As a Kentucky native Dirk will forever and always be my personal goat #41 4eva 🙏🏻
@jamezason9 ай бұрын
This is the guys who made lebum cry. salute Dirk. One of the best
@tonyvillanueva3429 ай бұрын
Class act. Nothing but respect for Dirk!
@richardhorton709 ай бұрын
Dirk and that one foot fadeaway jumper…man it was unstoppable! Congrats big man!
@MADMAX-tq9cz9 ай бұрын
every second of dirks speech gives goosebumps. what a true soul.
@jakob4509 ай бұрын
I feel so proud of Dirk as if he were my sibling. It was a privilege watching him play.
@Tesse299 ай бұрын
His class, humility, greatness on the court, and HUMOR are one of a kind! That is why Dirk is my favorite player of all time and my GOAT!!!
Such a classy and humble guy. His qualities as a human being may even surpass his basketball skills. All German sports fans are proud of you, Dirk!
👍💯🇩🇪🙋♀️
Damn Right / Verdammt richtig 💪❤🔥
Yes we are! 🇩🇪
I never get closer than 12feet to a trash bin to get rid of my litter, 90% it works and I say: What?, my name is Dirk. For 10% I pick it up and quietly put in the bin.
Dirk nowitzki is is one of the best nba players of the 21 century. He's one of Germany's best exports to America along with cars, beer, chocolate, and sausages lol
13:55 his german words to his parents: "What you did for me I will never forget for the rest of my life. If I become half a good parent as you were to me I would be happy" 😢❤
Thank you for the translation. My German is so rusty after 30 years. I lived in Germany from 1986-1989.
@@WildDogg357 So you left before the wall fell. Probably in the righ time bro bec there's so much negativity ever since
@@aronsium4714 I've been to the camps. I went to the wall I visited East Berlin. I was in a guard tower. I got to look through a rifle scope with with one looking right back at me. My family was relieved and proud eyes full of water when the wall fell.
Absolutely, and Dirk is great. Beloved in Germany. Not like Boris Becker.
@@fritzwalter1540 True story. Dirk is more popular in Germany than Adolf Hitler ever was
Absolute class act. We will never see another Dirk Nowitzki. The GOAT for any Dallas fan. We love you Dirk! Thank you!
Luka'a already more talented than Dirk so if he sticks around in Dallas he could be the new franchise GOAT
@@elanzankman4399 I think Luka has a chance to be top 5 all-time in NBA history, but first, he has to win a couple of titles to pass Dirk in franchise history.
@@elanzankman4399 I’m from Dallas and Luka will never be Dirk period. We love Luka but Dirk is something special.
Dirk being compared to Luka is disrespectful to the man smh. Luka may be talented but it hasn't gotten him anywhere besides complaining while losing. Dirk is something special like someone mentioned already
shut up zoomer
Dirk’s single ring holds more significance than hundreds of other player rings imo
That 2011 playoff run the most legendary one IMO...
As a Lakers fan I agree, he stopped the Lakers 3 peat, young OKC, and the Heatles.. respect to a Legend !
Foreal so many stacked team that time and they arent the favourites but they proved the logic wrong
Alongside the Cavs, I agree. Mavs 2011 is the most special ring for me too. Maybe because it's so well deserved, maybe because they stopped the Lakers, OKC, the Heatles..., maybe because it was a team of veterants who had one last shot to win à championship, maybe it's because Dirk stayed loyal to the end...Maybe it's because of all of this but the thing is, Dirk's Ring is special.
@@LakersReactionknocked off brandon Roy’s Portland Trailblazers also
@@diegoarmando7262 as a Mavs fan, it was beautiful. No sports movie could have crafted a greater ending than this.
To Mavericks fans, Dirk is the GOAT. Hall of fame player of course, but even better human being. Congrats Dirk on this final chapter of your career! You will forever be cherished.
Calm down, dude. Chill.
@@Xhanx11no
Dude I would like your comment but your comment has exactly 41 likes #41 forever
@@Xhanx11he said for Mavericks Fans
"Now, chin up! Aren't you excited to play with Dirk?" "Uh..yes. He's very good." "He's the greatest." "Yes. He's great." "The. GreatEST." "....yeah..the greatest."
Really puts things in to perspective listening to dirk. All these people he looked up to and found guidance in when as a mavericks fan we always looked to dirk as the guy. The weight of the organization was on his shoulders for 20 years and he never folded. He gave us fans everything he had. Truly deserving of this honor.
He accepted his HOF honor with dignity and class, just like he spent his career. Dirk is forever a legend of the game.
🎉the unexchangable GOAT and pioneer of Mavericks🎉
@@JordanOne-tw7oha pioneer would be someone before him right?? They did have stars like mark Aguirre. Adrian dantley. Rolando Blackman years before this dude was even thought of so don't get it twisted
@@anthonytaylor7928Dirk meant much more to Mavs than the players you mentioned. More all star app. than those three combined, played his entire career there (20+), and brought a chip. Im not a Mavs fan BTW. Dont get it twisted-Just facts.
Greatest International player ever. A top-15 player of all time. First European NBA League MVP. Legendary Signature shot. Leader of one of, if not the hardest, NBA championship runs ever. Changed the game forever. Hall-of-Famer. Legend. Congratulations to the great Dirk Nowitzki.
What about Hakeem
@@LoganNagol I'm sure Dirk's 2011 Mavs team could beat Hakeem's championship teams. Even Dirk's 2006 Finals team could.
@@LoganNagol I said what I said.
Written perfectly
@LoganNagol Hakeem isn't European lol
Ganz Deutschland ist Stolz auf dich Dirk. Du hast nicht nur einen Ring für Dallas geholt sondern auch einen für Basketball Deutschland. Du hast den Basketball hier revolutionert. Ohne dich hätte ich niemals mit diesem Wunderbaren Sport angefangen. Danke für alles Dirk!
Was hat das mit deinem Deutschland Shice zu tun? Nowitzki hat allen relevanten Leuten gedankt, aber du musst da irgendeinen nationalen Rotz draus machen..
As a german I can savely say that Dirk Nowitzki is one of the greatest sportsmen this country has ever produced. Easily on par with the likes of Schmeling, Beckenbauer and Schumacher. And his down-to-earth persona is the icing on the cake. What a guy! I’m really happy for him. 🖤❤️💛
Dude, he's way above proven cheater Schumacher! What the hell are you talking about?!
Can you translate what Dirk said in German?
@@Goldgloveshe said: what you did for me I'll never forget for the rest of my life.if I'm only half as good as a father then you were to me as parents then I'm happy
@mozartkugel danke Freund
Korrekt 💪....hier gibt es nichts weiter zu ergänzen✌
Dirk and Timmy. Two of the greatest forwards who didn't talk much but just killed you on the court every single time.
Man took the words out of my mouth. I live in Irving tx but have always been a Tim Duncan fan and he has my mom's last name so that helped to. Lol
This man is 6th all time in scoring and won one of the hardest rings in nba history.
You won’t find a more universally beloved athlete than this guy
Holger looking so proud. You did an amazing job, sir, with an amazing young man. Thank you, Dirk. The ultimate winner and human being.
He lived long enough to see him into the HoF.
When they met when Dirk was a teen Holger told him that if he did not do anything and just continued the was he was doing it he would become the best German player of all time. He would not need any help for that. But if he really wants to he could become one of the best players of all time with the right approach. Crazy how Holger saw that in him at 16.
Before even watching this I knew I'd cry my eyes out at some point. What he said to his parents was: "If I can be half as good a father as you have been parents to me, I'm lucky." Dirk - absolute Legend
Danke schoen! Mein deutsch ist schwach nach 30 jahren.
Thanks for the translation. What a great son.
Such a great guy and I have always had a lot of respect for him and after seeing this, I have even more respect for him.
I’m smiling from ear to ear listening to Dirk’s speech. What a great guy 😊
Man Holger tearing up at 12:17 got me. You can really see how much he cares about Dirk. I really got into basketball and became a true Mavs fan because of Dirk. Ill never forget his time in Dallas. He deserves this
Same for me, man. We’ve been spoiled as Mavs fans, for sure!
@@cyturtle For sure. Hopefully we can get some better defense here soon and give Luka a better supporting cast. I'm really not sure about Kyrie rn. Kind of looked like a disaster this last season 😢
hear hear! especially the 02-03 Mavs? Wheew.. Whenever they play the Sacramento Kings? Best times.
Translation of what he said to his parents: "As long as I live I will never forget what you have done for me. If I can be half the father you were to me as parents, I will be happy." Maybe the classiest player of all time. What a guy. Danke, Dirk.
👍💯🇩🇪🙋♀️
Thank you. My German is all rusted.
@@WildDogg357 No problem. :)
I think I speak for many Spurs fans when I say that Dirk and the Mavs were our home team away from home. I always rooted for the Mavs unless it was against the Spurs, and when they won in 2011 I was so happy for them, it almost felt like celebrating another spurs title. The mavs have always been a brother franchise to the Spurs, and that kind of respect and admiration is special.
Funny you say that bc Mavs fans have a similar sentiment, which was just never true with the Rockets. That 2006 playoff series, it almost didn’t matter who won, was just damn good basketball
As a Rockets fan, I always went with the Texan teams If we didn't make the playoffs, or got kicked out.😂
Texas first! The rest just better be glad we let them play us. MFFL
Oh my gosh! As a Mavs fan I feel the same! Thank you 💛
The teary eye of Holger is a testament how proud he is on what his student accomplished. ❤
As a die hard spur it was hard to not root for dirk he was a hell of a competitor and one of the greats ❤
Same for all of the Spurs in that time ,f rom Dallas, hard fought rivalry! Much love ❤
Calm down, dude. Chill.
As a 60 year old Mavs fan, the Spurs were my 2nd favorite team. When I was young, I used to listen to their games on the radio before we got a team in Dallas. I loved James Silas, the Iceman and the A-Train. I still rooted for them all the time except against the Mavs. I loved the fact that they built around star players over the years without constant turnover. Dirk having to play with 200 plus teammates is an absolute travesty and indictment against Mark Cuban,
@@Xhanx11Huh? 😭😭 what are you yapping about
@@Xhanx11Shut up
What a wonderful speech. The 2011 title was the best title win of the last 20 years.
2011 and 2014 spurs championships, two of my favourites ever, and couldn't come against a more deserving opponent to lose.
2016 was pretty nice as well.
Germany is proud of you Dirk. Still a Superstar for us and such a lovely guy.
A Hall of Fame Speech + Stand Up Comedy Routine 😂😂😂😂 The real GOAT right here!!!
Just playing this on repeat forever...
When's the podcast??😂
Raccoon squad represent!!
I think I speak for all mavs fans when I say, thank you Dirk. You deserve this !
You can tell his wife is his number 1 supporter, first one to stand and the rest followed along. D.N will always be a legend in the NBA.
Who is cutting onions? Every moment from his last game in Dallas, the statue, Hallm of fame enrishment, every moment is sooo sooo wholesome. There should be more human beings like Dirk Nowitzki!!!
Love how Dirk shouted out Mike Finley and how everyone who knows Finley says hes a pro on and off the court 👑
I went to a mavs party back in 22 and Mike pulled up in a Porsche in a full suit and nobody was dressed up! He gave me a nod and I was like yo! He didn't say a word and I looked like a bum cause I didn't know I was going to end up at a mavs party that night. Saw najera and nash which I question nba height listings cause I was almost looking him (nash) eye to eye.
Constantly gives the people in his life credit while trying to drop knowledge that everybody can use to better their lives. #41 your a hero
I can’t express how much Dirk means to me as a Mavs fan
As Tony Parker put it yesterday he is the G.O.A.T of european basketball. Today we have guys like Jokic or Giannis winning MVPs and being the face of their franchise. Dirk was not the first player from europe but the most important one in paving a way for this new generation of young international players. Now no NBA team cannot affford to not scout oversees and missing out on potential international stars. Thx Dirk from Germany for your contribution to your home country and the national team! ❤
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Where did he say that?
@@kyorikusagami84 kzhead.info/sun/hsWmXdpwnWZ6e68/bejne.html Press Conference at the day before the Hall of Fame Enshrinement around 06:13 the question starts.
Galis is the goat of european basketball
I will always remember euro2005 when Dirk and 4 other guys beat Spain to reach the final. Germany was absolutely nothing and Dirk even paid with his own money to play for his national team. And when the topic was mentioned in a contract renewal talk, he made it very clear "29 franchises would be put happy to insert a national team clause". Topic closed 😂
So much respect for this guy. All the trials and tribulations he went through. What a legend. And thanks Nelly for letting Dirk be Dirk.
Dirk, du warst auf und neben dem Platz eine echte Vorbildfunktion. Solche Sportler gibt es nur ganz selten! Riesen Kompliment an dich und deine Karriere. Absolute Legende in diesem Sport!
Honestly teary eyes here. To see my 1 and only NBA Idol being a Hall of Fame inductee is very unimaginable. Thank you DIRK!!! Greetings from Philippines
"Gänsehaut" FEALING, thanks Dirk
How can you hate this guy!? This guy is so lovable that even if he is speaking, you'll love him and respect him!
W speech fr, when you’re green you grow when you’re ripe you rot. So inspirational Dirk 🤧
41 Ich weis noch als ich 2011 mitten in der Nacht die Finals gesehen habe ganz alleine auf mein Mini Laptop. Hauptsache live dabei. Dirk Nowitzki eine Legende und ein lustiger Kerl. Sehr gute Abschlussrede 😂❤😢🎉
Favorite player of All Time #41 but what makes Dirk truly special is he’s an even better human being.
❤
One of the best speeches ever at the HOF..
that's wild, it was literally just a list of addressed "thank yous" xD I'd give it a generous 7/10
@@maglufbet you gave wade 10/10 or a 9 😂
@@serbonkers4130 nah. I'd say Rodman's was a 10/10, tho. Can't think of any others as of now.
@@SonicCollectionsPS2Noises sure, you got me
@@dasdarfdochwohlnichtwahrsein for a 10/10? not just a list of thank yous. Check out AI's and Rodman's, those are 10/10 for sure!
From Dallas and is one of the most loyal, humble players in the league. Stayed with us his entire career of 21 years. Im so happy for him. Our favorite German. 100% deserved and almost in tears 😭
Dirk revolutionized the game. I remember watching big men in the 70's, 80's and 90's. All were stationary. Then Dirk comes along and handles the ball like a point cared, crossing over down the lane and dunking. He was far more than a shooter. But he was as clutch as they came. And should have two rings cuz 06 was a theft by the refs.
agreed 06 finals was rigged as hell.
All of this! 💙
Conspiracy in my opinion in 2006. Dwayne Wade's family member in Chicago has mysterious death. He later allows his son to be treated like a girl. Now he gets all this TV show fame. Finally, he is some sort of part owner with the Utah Jazz but you see him more at Miami Heat games. This is all suspicious. By the way, I believe there was a cloud around one of the refs too.
plus Mark Cuban messed up his trajectory that summer when he didn't sign Tyson Chandler lmao Dirk could have run it back
That last line is pure class. Classic Dirk. Legend
Changed the game forever but more important is the definition of a class act and a loyal man! If you don't love Dirk, you need counselling! So deserved my man! One of the greatest of all time! Love you Dirk!
For Charles Barkley and Larry Bird to speak at his Dallas retirement speaks volumes.
So Lebron needs counselling
When Dirk retired, I shed the tear. His dedication to the game, city of Dallas, and especially grinding in a foreign country and needing to learn/refine English to assimilate initially, he has persevered through tough time to be the best and the leader of the Mavs, and bringing that title. One of the greatest to ever play the game, and congratulations to the HOF induction.
So ein guter Spieler, aber noch besserer Mensch! Gratulation zur Hall of Fame Dirk, verdienter geht nicht!
I told my son to watch Dirk whenever he plays. To make sure to observe the nuances between him and the other centers he played against. To pattern his game to Dirk's. That's how i respected and loved his game. And how he carried himself on and off the court, that's sweet. The GOAT for me. The German Wunderkind. My guy....
“Always see yourself as someone who wants to learn, and not see yourself as someone who knows everything already. I've had so many great lessons taught to me by incredible teachers, and you will find them too. So remember, when you're green, you grow. When you're ripe, you rot.” Thanks Dirk!
My goat. He put me on the game. The post moves, fadeaway, pivot, and pump fake. He stayed on one team and WON
终于你的篮球故事圆满了，我也从一个大学新生变成了接近40岁的中年，不管时间多久，你依然是我真实且唯一的偶像，感谢你对达拉斯、对篮球和世界的贡献！永远爱你！Dirk
Eine tolle Rede 🏀💪🏻thx German Goat
As a Spurs fan, I always admired Dirk. ❤🎉. "When you're green, you grow; when you're ripe, you rot."
As a Mavs fan I will always admire Spurs Fans. I hope that we can soon enjoy intense playoff battles between our two teams again👍🏼
LETS GO DIRK, that 2011 Mavs team beating that super team was something special
Du bist mein Role Model Dirk. Unglaublicher Mensch der ganz nebenbei Bälle in einen Korb werfen kann als wär es das einfachste der Welt. Danke dass es dich gibt.
Gosh, this particular group of inductees is hitting me. I am 47 and grew up watching Bird and Magic. They retired when I was just a teenager. But watching Dirk and others that are around my get inducted is bittersweet. Getting old is blessing and a curse. A blessing because you appreciate so much more because you’re not as dumb as you used to be. But a curse because you wish you could go back and relive your youth. It’s so precious and beautiful but it’s gone so fast.
Man Dirk you are a class act and we here in Dallas tx will always be grateful that you made this home and didn't waver but stayed loyal to this city. You will always be OUR CHAMPION NOW AND I ALWAYS. NOTHING BUT LOVE AND RESPECT FOR YOU LITTLE BIG BROTHER.MAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BE BLESSED ALWAYS AND FOREVER. #MFFL Also i grew up in Amberg Germany for a bit and my experience there as a kid was life changing to learn about another country was great. The German ppl i met where always nice and giving.1983 to 1989. Thank you
Respect to Holger man you can tell how proud he is of Dirk just in his eyes
Every fan's relationship with Dirk is so personal (mine included). It is that common theme that molds this whole thing together. He's our friend, our idol, our hero. Everything about the relationship is pure and speaks to the common folk. It's once in a lifetime.
In 98/99 I stayed a year in America. It was Dirks first year. I told my host family, look at him, he's the Man. He's gonna be a great player. Little i have known, he exceeded my expectations by a universe.
Amazing how rested and good he looks. Much better than when he was active. I am so happy for him that he enjoys life.
I’m really shocked he didn’t mention Jason Terry. So many playoff battles with him.
Exactly what I said pretty crazy leaving the Jet out otherwise great speech.
I was just thinking this. But I guess it's hard to name everybody from a long career
As a Spurs fan I’ve always like Dirk, total class act and those battles we had with Dallas were great and nerve wrecking at the same time. I was so happy for him in 2011
Big congratulations and respect to Dirk from a Spurs fan! Those battles were legendary and he was always a worthy opponent. ❤
Love Dirks game and how he is, will never be another like him. Great speech and hilarious 🥲 misss him in the NBA, thank you Dirk!
Congratulations to Dirk from his native Germany. You are a wonderful representative of your sport. Be proud of yourself and stay as you are just super human....🇩🇪🙋♀️
I already love Dirk, but this speech is a masterclass. He listed several qualities and gave great supporting points. People in speech class, pay attention.
This makes me so emotional as a MFFLer. Congrats Dirk!
Coming from a Laker fan, he was a bad man. A pleasure and joy to watch. If not the first, one of the first stretch big men. Him and Nash on the Mavs where so fun watching.
Dirk may be the last man to be loyal to a team for 20+ years. Respect to one of the greats.
True. Unless if Giannis leaves.
21 years... Kobe 20. Duncan 19.
@@mhua2 I think the Joker has good shot due to his play style. Giannis worries me on his physical play style besides that definitely agree with your comment.
@@WildDogg357Legends at work
Kobe, Duncan, Haslem
Great to see Avery smiling. I miss that guy
A legend my man. I still remember watching those playoffs with my family. I’ll always have that memory.
Everyone Loves DIRK! LEGEND!
From every single one of us from Dallas, thank you for everything Dirk 💙
Dirk Nowitzki KING of Dallas Mavericks & loyalty in his organization 💪🔥💪
One of the most humble superstars
Dirk deserves all the love !!!
Dirk will always be one of my favorite basketball players of all time. A good man and a legendary player. Congrats, you deserve this.
When you think of the Mavs, you cant help but to think of Dirk right away.🏀🐐
As a diehard Mavs fan. I knew the tears would start flowing once his time came. So well deserved!! Congrats Dirkie!!
Dirk is the G.O.A.T! A complete player. Very competitive and tough. A humble giant. Thank you for everything you’ve contributed to the game. 🐐🏆
Thank you, dirk! For everything. What a great role model you are for every German baller. You changed our world forever. 🙏🫶
Congrats Dirk!! Deepest love from a spurs fan! 🖤🩶🤝💙🩶
Congrats to ALL of the Spurs!! Much love from Dallas!! 💙
Dirk YOU are the Face of the Dallas Mavericks! Thanks for all you did for our area. Your wife & children are precious. Go and enjoy the next phase of your life.
Moin.Standing Ovation für eine lebende Legende.Danke für viele unvergessliche Basketballmomente.Sei weiterhin gesegnet.Liebe Grüsse aus Hamburg.
Dirk paved the way for Stretch Bigs. Now all big men must have the shooting skill to be relevant.
Exactly!
When you are green, you grow. When you are ripe, you rot. Hmm, I have never thought of something like that. Wisdom from Dirk. Put that into perspective. That is a lesson for all areas and aspects of life.
As a spurs fan, i have nothing but the utmost respect for Dirk and the culture he brought to the Mavs. A true class act. The playoff run they went through on the way to the championship was nothing short of magical. Everyone knew that title was theirs.
Dirk for years had the Mavs winning 50+ wins. The mural of him in Dallas is a great representation of the respect & love Dallas has for him. Grew up watching him as a kid. Wished I could catch him throwing the ball up one last game 🥹
Congrats dirk your 2011 championship run will forever be semented as one of the greatest runs if not the best of all time...
No bullshit, just honest and kind words with lots of respect. We salute you Dirkules 🫡
Its 00:10 and I finished reading the biography of Dirk 30 minutes ago. Now watching this. I am in tears and so proud of him. I’m from Germany and this guy is just so humble and a great human being. A role model for everyone. Love you Dirk❤
We germans didn’t appreciate Dirks accomplishments as we should’ve done. He’s our GOAT.
As a Dallas native Dirk will forever and always be my personal goat #41 4eva 🙏🏾
As a Kentucky native Dirk will forever and always be my personal goat #41 4eva 🙏🏻
This is the guys who made lebum cry. salute Dirk. One of the best
Class act. Nothing but respect for Dirk!
Dirk and that one foot fadeaway jumper…man it was unstoppable! Congrats big man!
every second of dirks speech gives goosebumps. what a true soul.
I feel so proud of Dirk as if he were my sibling. It was a privilege watching him play.
His class, humility, greatness on the court, and HUMOR are one of a kind! That is why Dirk is my favorite player of all time and my GOAT!!!