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Dirk Nowitzki

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Dirk Nowitzki: Biography

  • Birth Name: Dirk Werner Nowitzki
  • Birth Place: Wurzburg, West Germany
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 06/19/1978, Gemini
  • Profession: NBA player
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Dirk Nowitzki Fast Facts:
  • Played four years for DJK Wurzburg in German pro league.
  • Served a mandatory stint in the German army in 1997-98.
  • Was the ninth pick of the 1998 NBA Draft, selected by Milwaukee, but immediately traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
  • Was the MVP for the 2002 FIBA World Championships, with Germany winning the bronze medal.
  • Has led the Mavericks to 11 straight playoff appearances and has made the NBA All-Star team 10 straight times.
  • Became the first European born NBA MVP in 2006.
  • Is the Mavericks all-time leader in points, rebounds, 3-pointers made and free throws.
  • Plays saxophone and guitar.
  • Dirk Nowitzki Relationships:
  • Helga Nowitzki - Mother
  • Joerg Nowitzki - Father
  • Silke - Sister
  • Cristal Taylor - Ex-fiancée
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