Dirk Nowitzki
German basketball player
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| 2023 | Dirk Nowitzki was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to the sport. |
| 2023 | Dirk Nowitzki was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to the sport. |
| October 12 2023 | A statue recognizing Dirk Nowitzki's long-term advertising activities was unveiled in Frankfurt by the CEO of ING Germany, in the presence of Nowitzki. |
| October 12 2023 | A statue recognizing Dirk Nowitzki's long-term advertising activities was unveiled in Frankfurt by the CEO of ING Germany, in the presence of Nowitzki. |
| 2022 | The Athletic ranked Nowitzki as the 21st greatest player in NBA history to commemorate the NBA's 75th Anniversary. |
| 2022 | The Athletic ranked Nowitzki as the 21st greatest player in NBA history to commemorate the NBA's 75th Anniversary. |
| December 25 2022 | The statue of Dirk Nowitzki was unveiled outside the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Christmas Day. |
| December 25 2022 | The statue of Dirk Nowitzki was unveiled outside the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Christmas Day. |
| September 2 2022 | Dirk Nowitzki's jersey retirement ceremony was held by the German Basketball Federation, coinciding with Germany's opening game at EuroBasket 2022. |
| September 2 2022 | Dirk Nowitzki's jersey retirement ceremony was held by the German Basketball Federation, coinciding with Germany's opening game at EuroBasket 2022. |
| January 5 2022 | Nowitzki's number 41 was retired by the Dallas Mavericks during a ceremony in which Mark Cuban also unveiled plans for a statue of Nowitzki to be installed outside the American Airlines Center. |
| January 5 2022 | Nowitzki's number 41 was retired by the Dallas Mavericks during a ceremony in which Mark Cuban also unveiled plans for a statue of Nowitzki to be installed outside the American Airlines Center. |
| 2021 | Nowitzki was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, honoring his incredible career in basketball. |
| 2021 | Nowitzki received a green card, after considering acquiring U.S. citizenship. |
| 2021 | Nowitzki received a green card, after considering acquiring U.S. citizenship. |
| 2021 | Nowitzki was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, honoring his incredible career in basketball. |
| 2020 | Dirk Nowitzki received the Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award, acknowledging his legacy and impact on basketball. |
| 2020 | Dirk Nowitzki received the Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award, acknowledging his legacy and impact on basketball. |
| 2019 | Thomas Pletzinger published the biography 'The Great Nowitzki', which received acclaim as one of the best sports biographies ever published in German. |
| 2019 | Dirk Nowitzki announced his retirement from professional basketball after a 21-year career with the Dallas Mavericks. |
| 2019 | Thomas Pletzinger published the biography 'The Great Nowitzki', which received acclaim as one of the best sports biographies ever published in German. |
| 2019 | Dirk Nowitzki announced his retirement from professional basketball after a 21-year career with the Dallas Mavericks. |
| December 2019 | Dirk Nowitzki received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany from Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in recognition of his social commitment. |
| December 2019 | Dirk Nowitzki received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany from Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in recognition of his social commitment. |
| October 30 2019 | The Dallas City Council unanimously decided to rename part of Olive Street to Nowitzki Way, which runs past the American Airlines Center. |
| October 30 2019 | The Dallas City Council unanimously decided to rename part of Olive Street to Nowitzki Way, which runs past the American Airlines Center. |
| April 10 2019 | Nowitzki played his final NBA game, recording a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs. |
| April 10 2019 | Nowitzki played his final NBA game, recording a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs. |
| April 9 2019 | In his final home game, Nowitzki scored 30 points and announced his retirement during an emotional ceremony attended by basketball legends such as Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, Shawn Kemp, Scottie Pippen, and Detlef Schrempf. |
| April 9 2019 | In his final home game, Nowitzki scored 30 points and announced his retirement during an emotional ceremony attended by basketball legends such as Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, Shawn Kemp, Scottie Pippen, and Detlef Schrempf. |
| March 18 2019 | Nowitzki became the sixth-highest scoring player of all time by surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s 31,419 points during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. |
| March 18 2019 | Nowitzki became the sixth-highest scoring player of all time by surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s 31,419 points during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. |
| December 13 2018 | Nowitzki debuted for the Mavericks in the 2018–19 season, setting the NBA record for the most seasons played with the same team at 21, surpassing Kobe Bryant's previous record of 20. |
| December 13 2018 | Nowitzki debuted for the Mavericks in the 2018–19 season, setting the NBA record for the most seasons played with the same team at 21, surpassing Kobe Bryant's previous record of 20. |
| July 23 2018 | Dirk Nowitzki re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks for the 2018–19 season. |
| July 23 2018 | Dirk Nowitzki re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks for the 2018–19 season. |
| April 5 2018 | Dirk Nowitzki underwent season-ending ankle surgery after appearing in 77 of the first 78 games of the season. |
| April 5 2018 | Dirk Nowitzki underwent season-ending ankle surgery after appearing in 77 of the first 78 games of the season. |
| March 17 2018 | In a 114–106 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Dirk Nowitzki played in his 1,463rd game, surpassing Kevin Garnett to move into fifth place on the NBA career list. |
| March 17 2018 | In a 114–106 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Dirk Nowitzki played in his 1,463rd game, surpassing Kevin Garnett to move into fifth place on the NBA career list. |
| February 28 2018 | In a 111–110 overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dirk Nowitzki reached 31,000 career points. |
| February 28 2018 | In a 111–110 overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dirk Nowitzki reached 31,000 career points. |
| February 5 2018 | In a 104–101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Dirk Nowitzki became the sixth player in NBA history to reach 50,000 career minutes. |
| February 5 2018 | In a 104–101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Dirk Nowitzki became the sixth player in NBA history to reach 50,000 career minutes. |
| 2017 | Nowitzki received the NBA Teammate of the Year award. |
| 2017 | Nowitzki reached the milestone of 31,000 career points, becoming the sixth player in NBA history to achieve this feat. |
| 2017 | Nowitzki received the NBA Teammate of the Year award. |
| 2017 | Nowitzki reached the milestone of 31,000 career points, becoming the sixth player in NBA history to achieve this feat. |
| July 6 2017 | Dirk Nowitzki re-signed with the Mavericks on a two-year, $10 million contract, which included a team option for the second year. |
| July 6 2017 | Dirk Nowitzki re-signed with the Mavericks on a two-year, $10 million contract, which included a team option for the second year. |
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