Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

TexasTowelie

(112,222 posts)
Wed Apr 10, 2019, 05:20 AM Apr 2019

Dirk Nowitzki announces retirement from NBA after 21 seasons with Dallas Mavericks

After a season of speculation, Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki has made it official: he is retiring from the NBA.

The future Hall of Famer made the announcement Tuesday night following the Mavericks' regular-season home finale.

"As you guys might expect, this is my last home game," an emotional Nowitzki told the Dallas crowd, which greeted him with a long ovation.

"I'm trying my yoga breathing but it's not really working that well," Nowitzki joked before continuing.

Read more: https://www.caller.com/story/sports/nba/mavericks/2019/04/09/dirk-nowitzki-announces-retirement-dallas-mavericks/3419646002/
(Corpus Christi Caller-Times)

3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Dirk Nowitzki announces retirement from NBA after 21 seasons with Dallas Mavericks (Original Post) TexasTowelie Apr 2019 OP
I guess True Dough Apr 2019 #1
Link to DW nitpicker Apr 2019 #2
I'd say 31,000 points and 21 years BaileyBill Apr 2019 #3

BaileyBill

(171 posts)
3. I'd say 31,000 points and 21 years
Wed Apr 10, 2019, 08:08 AM
Apr 2019

with the same team is a little more than ok. Not to mention a total lack of scandal and years of service to the Dallas community.

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Sports»Dirk Nowitzki announces r...