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

Former Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzi pauses while speaking during a number retirement ceremony after an NBA basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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.

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

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

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

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Dirk is a true legend.


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