Dirk Werner Nowitzki, born June 19, 1978, is a retired German professional basketball player and current special advisor for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. Standing 7 feet tall, he is celebrated as one of the greatest power forwards in history and the greatest European player ever. Nowitzki revolutionized the game with his exceptional shooting skills and versatility, earning 14 All-Star selections and the NBA MVP award in 2007. He led the Mavericks to their first NBA Championship in 2011, earning Finals MVP honors. In 2021, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2023.
Full Name: Dirk Werner Nowitzki
Date of Birth: June 19, 1978
Age: 46 years old
Birthplace: Würzburg, West Germany
Height: 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Weight: 245 lb (111 kg)
Nationality: German
Position: Power Forward
NBA Draft: 1998, 1st Round, 9th Overall Pick (Milwaukee Bucks)
Current Role: Special Advisor for the Dallas Mavericks
| Season | Games Played (G) | Points per Game (PTS) | Field Goal Percentage (FG%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | 47 | 8.2 | 40.5% |
| 1999-00 | 82 | 17.5 | 46.1% |
| 2000-01 | 82 | 21.8 | 47.4% |
| 2001-02 | 76 | 23.4 | 47.7% |
| 2002-03 | 80 | 25.1 | 46.3% |
| 2003-04 | 77 | 21.8 | 46.2% |
| 2004-05 | 78 | 26.1 | 45.9% |
| 2005-06 | 81 | 26.6 | 48.0% |
| 2006-07 | 78 | 24.6 | 50.2% |
| 2007-08 | 77 | 23.6 | 47.9% |
| 2008-09 | 81 | 25.9 | 47.9% |
| 2009-10 | 81 | 25.0 | 48.1% |
| 2010-11 | 73 | 23.0 | 51.7% |
| 2011-12 | 62 | 21.6 | 45.7% |
| 2012-13 | 53 | 17.3 | 47.1% |
| 2013-14 | 80 | 21.7 | 49.7% |
| 2014-15 | 77 | 17.3 | 45.9% |
| 2015-16 | 75 | 18.3 | 44.8% |
| 2016-17 | 54 | 14.2 | 43.7% |
| 2017-18 | 77 | 12.0 | 45.6% |
| 2018-19 | 51 | 7.3 | 35.9% |
| Career | 1522 | 20.7 | 47.1% |
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