Dirk Nowitzki Drops Amazing Story About His First Arrival in Dallas at Jersey Retirement Ceremony

Arguably the best international player in the history of the NBA, Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki got his flowers last night as the Mavs sent his number up to the rafters.

It was a night everyone was celebrating, even their opponents had a message to send to Dirk.

Very few have changed the game like 41 has.

As Dirk Nowitzki gets his jersey retired tonight in Dallas, the Dubs reflect on an iconic career. pic.twitter.com/K4mhgrcWNq

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 5, 2022

The Mavs won and the ceremony had an elite start with an orchestra and some jokes from Jason Kidd.

A 41-piece orchestra put on a show for Dirk 🔥 pic.twitter.com/S6pLLtdpZP

— ESPN (@espn) January 6, 2022

"Want to come back??" 🤣 #41Forever pic.twitter.com/DMejvgtdkr

— NBA (@NBA) January 6, 2022

Dirk also shared a great story of when he thought their were fans at the airport who were actually employees.

"Those were not fans." 😂

Dirk Nowitzki tells a funny story about arriving in Dallas after being drafted in 1998.

Watch Dirk's Jersery Retirement on NBA TV, https://t.co/Pqxh2EPubW or the NBA App. #41Forever pic.twitter.com/kxNsAg5DdA

— NBA (@NBA) January 6, 2022

Dirk seeing his number draped in the rafters forever alongside close friends, teammates and family was the perfect end to a perfect night.

https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1478944180454010887

Dirk is a true legend.

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