The reason I think Dirk's numbers on the boards are dipping is solely the fact that he has very little to no lift left in his legs. Sure he can still jump a good vert here and there, but to be attacking the boards for 30+ mins a game is a bit too much to ask from him in 2012.
Even he admits he has terrible jumping abilities these days.
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"Dirk Nowitzki is now a household name in every locker room in this world.
You say it in Brazil, you say Dirk, they know Nowitzki. You say it in China,
they know Nowitzki. Kobe, Michael, DIRK." - Jeff Van Gundy
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