Dirk Nowitzki: podcast appearances and interviews

Dirk Werner Nowitzki, born on June 19, 1978, is a German former professional basketball player who served as a special advisor for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association. He played his entire 21-year NBA career as a power forward with the Mavericks and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in his position. Standing at 7 feet 0 inches, Nowitzki is considered by many to be the greatest European player of all time. He began his basketball journey with the DJK Würzburg club and was selected as the ninth pick in the 1998 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, who immediately traded him to Dallas. His career includes leading the Mavericks to 15 NBA playoff appearances, including their first NBA Finals in 2006 and their only NBA championship in 2011. Known for his scoring ability, versatility, and signature one-legged fadeaway jump shot, Nowitzki earned the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 2007 and the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award in 2011. He is the only player to have played exclusively for a single franchise for 21 seasons and holds numerous franchise records. Nowitzki is a 14-time All-Star, a 12-time All-NBA Team member, and the first European player to start in an NBA All-Star Game. He also achieved the distinction of being the highest-scoring foreign-born player in NBA history. Internationally, he led the German national team to medals in major tournaments and was the first German men's player to have his number retired in September 2022. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2023 and the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2026, Nowitzki's influence on the sport is widely recognized.