Official Dirk is Great Thread

[Javale McGeeber]

Originally Posted by Underdog

If Schroder hits his 3rd FT, the game would've gone into overtime.

Didn't I hear something about this guy maybe killing his cat, but no one knew for sure because he kept it in a locked box? That's messed up stuff.

[Javale McGeeber]

Originally Posted by dirt_dobber

.@paugasol writes, "Always an honor to play against Dirk, one of the best players to ever play the game."

You know what's a bigger honor? Playing with Dirk like I will be as the starting center! Suck it Pau!

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by Javale McGeeber

You know what's a bigger honor? Playing with Dirk like I will be as the starting center! Suck it Pau!

You think you are starting?

[Javale McGeeber]

Originally Posted by SMC0007

You think you are starting?

I think therefore I am, baby/brah.

[EricaLubarsky]

I'd think you're just doing a schtick, but based on what I actually know about McGee, you genuinely could be him based on how you act.

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

I'd think you're just doing a schtick, but based on what I actually know about McGee, you genuinely could be him based on how you act.

I checked his IP, it's definitely McGee... 100% verified.

We have a bonafide NBA LEGEND in our midst.

[Javale McGeeber]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

I'd think you're just doing a schtick, but based on what I actually know about McGee, you genuinely could be him based on how you act.

Schticks are for old people like Shaq. I only do dunks and keep it real.

Originally Posted by Underdog

We have a bonafide NBA LEGEND in our midst.

Word.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by Javale McGeeber

Schticks are for old people like Shaq. I only do dunks and keep it real.

These "highlights" say otherwise...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY5q63wEu9Q

Anyway, we probably should stop ruining the Dirk is Great thread.

[BPo001]

https://www.mavs.com/the-four-horsemen-dirk-nowitzki/

Pretty good article. They did one on Wes, Parsons, and D Will also.

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by BPo001

https://www.mavs.com/the-four-horsemen-dirk-nowitzki/

Pretty good article. They did one on Wes, Parsons, and D Will also.

Good reads, I'm posting the rest in their respective threads.

[TNT]

Any information about Dirks movie? Is there a dvd realease? Do i have to travel to US to see the movie?

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by TNT

Any information about Dirks movie? Is there a dvd realease? Do i have to travel to US to see the movie?

I'm pretty sure its available on Itunes.

[Bryan_Wilson]

http://www.hoopscritic.com/hoopscrit...dirk-nowitzki/

Another GOAT list. This one at least doesn't disrespect Dirk like some others seem to. They give him an average rank of #23 all time. He is behind KG(19) Barkley(18) and Malone (17) who are the ones he is most commonly debated with.

Nash getting some love at 37 and Kidd at 32.

[NeedlesKane]

Dirk passing Shaq this year in scoring will be fantastic to see! Before finishing his career I hope we can see him reach the 30K plateau.

[markus1234]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

http://www.hoopscritic.com/hoopscrit...dirk-nowitzki/

Another GOAT list. This one at least doesn't disrespect Dirk like some others seem to. They give him an average rank of #23 all time. He is behind KG(19) Barkley(18) and Malone (17) who are the ones he is most commonly debated with.

Nash getting some love at 37 and Kidd at 32.

That IS disrespect.

[bunkmoreland]

I can see putting Barkley and Malone over Dirk. Not KG.

[dirt_dobber]

Fantastic article about our guy.

How Dirk Nowitzki fires on all cylinders

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13...-all-cylinders

[Underdog]

@swish41: Had this debate the other day in the locker room: Who wins a 40 yard dash between me and Peyton Manning???

[FreshJive]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@swish41: Had this debate the other day in the locker room: Who wins a 40 yard dash between me and Peyton Manning???

Dirk Nowitzki runs too fast. (Nationwide tune)

[Bryan_Wilson]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@swish41: Had this debate the other day in the locker room: Who wins a 40 yard dash between me and Peyton Manning???

My favorite reply to this was- Dirk wins hands down, unless he stops to drain a 3.

[rmacomic]

Dirk as Lurtch.

http://www.sbnation.com/2015/10/25/9...ween-mavericks

[sefant77]

Who is the girl at the left?

[rmacomic]

Originally Posted by sefant77

Who is the girl at the left?

Don't know . . . so I am going with my default answer, Your Mom.

[ActionJackson]

Just watched Dirk's movie again. There was some great footage during one of the montage parts. It's from that classic game 7 against the Spurs in 2006. It was during the first half at 55-38 when Dirk dribbled past Duncan and made the basket and got also a free throw. Then he bumps with J.Howard. The part which I'm talking about was filmed pretty high behind the basket. I had never seen that footage before. But anyway my point was, that the celebration with Howard was always one of my favourite moments.

He was so fired up.

[Hansolo]

Watched "The perfect shot" last night.

Dirk is an uncommon super star... that is for sure.

Was a real treat to get more insight into his life and career for me (I became a Mavs fan in 2013).

[Skywalker]

Oh the memories

http://youtu.be/7NSHXSBjZXo

[ActionJackson]

To be honest some parts could have been better. The director could have included more basketball stuff and Dirk's greatest moments. There were really only a couple of montages and I was quite disappointed how his championship run was presented. The finals and that whole Miami saga should have deserved more.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Good timing to mention that Dirk's documentary The Perfect Shot is on Netflix.

[Murphy3]

KGs done, Pierce is done, Kobe is bad... Dirk is leading the league in points per shot and is scoring at the same rate as in his prime... Just playing fewer minutes.

[FreshJive]

Originally Posted by Murphy3

KGs done, Pierce is done, Kobe is bad... Dirk is leading the league in points per shot and is scoring at the same rate as in his prime... Just playing fewer minutes.

Rebounding like his prime, too.

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by Murphy3

KGs done, Pierce is done, Kobe is bad... Dirk is leading the league in points per shot and is scoring at the same rate as in his prime... Just playing fewer minutes.

I know its Dirk so media never pays attention, but I really wish theyd do a piece or shed some light on the differences between Dirk/Kobe at this point in their careeers and what theyve done as far as the future of the teams.

[GermanStandard]

Holger clearly did change something in the last weeks/months because the changed shot technique from last year didnt really work that well.

Dirk shot pretty bad in the Euro Championships in September and now all of a sudden everything goes in.

I think they fixed sth.

Hes shooting 55/52/91 right now. This is beyond crazy.

[Murphy3]

Cuban mentioned something on the radio... Said that Dirk can still do what he has always done offensively... Just has to have the confidence that he's not too old to do it. I kinda felt the same with him last year. Stopped looking to be the guy because? Well, he did it because he's older and he thought that's what he was supposed to do.

[j0Shi]

Dirk being 7th in PER no matter whether you believe in that stat or not is telling what great start he had so far. Not that I'd put him up with the other guys up there at this point of his career, but in terms of getting the most out of ones minutes it's still impressive.

[turin]

Watched "The Perfect Shot" on Netflix last night. SMH. I didn't think it was possible to root for Dirk even more, but my man crush is even stronger. I loved how he took off and went camping in New Zealand with Holger after the sad "jailbird" saga. Very smart, and the perfect way to get away and put things in perspective. What I wouldn't give to hang out and have glass of red wine with him.. In the off-season, of course. Grats to Dirk and his family. What a great story, and I love the emphasis on work ethic and its rewards.

[dude1394]

Nowitzki and everybody else jumped up and started cheering Felton's dance.


"All I could think about was Dirk," Felton said. "He's been in my corner ever since last year. Everybody was excited and happy to see from what I went through last year to now. This is what I've been waiting for, to have an opportunity like this. But at the same time, we did it together."

[Melonhead]

Good not great doc. Loved getting insight on Dirk etc. Couldve been edited down to include more dirk and less how bball was formed and other parts. Still fun to watch.

[NeedlesKane]

Dirk claims that as long as he doesn't have to pop 1,000 pills to play or practice that he'll continue playing.

1,000 pills per a 2 week period? I am curious what he means. That is an awfully large number. It kinda implies that he is playing as long as the pills can do away with any pain he experiences and he can still shoot. I see him signing another contract and passing Wilt Chamberlain in the all-time scoring list. That is AWESOME!

He still has fun playing the game at the age of 37. I love how he's played it for this long and still loves playing. Also his teammates seem to love having him around. I can see him playing until at least the age of 40 then. Maybe even later really. How many 7 footers are as disciplined as Dirk? Ask yourself that.

[Murphy3]

He just means that he'll play as long as he's healthy and not reliant upon an insane amount of medication to get him through the season.

[mac222b]

Originally Posted by NeedlesKane

Dirk claims that as long as he doesn't have to pop 1,000 pills to play or practice that he'll continue playing.

1,000 pills per a 2 week period? I am curious what he means. That is an awfully large number. It kinda implies that he is playing as long as the pills can do away with any pain he experiences and he can still shoot. I see him signing another contract and passing Wilt Chamberlain in the all-time scoring list. That is AWESOME!

He still has fun playing the game at the age of 37. I love how he's played it for this long and still loves playing. Also his teammates seem to love having him around. I can see him playing until at least the age of 40 then. Maybe even later really. How many 7 footers are as disciplined as Dirk? Ask yourself that.

I think he'll definitely be back next season. After that depends on many other factors. At most I think he has two more after this season. He won't hang around to chase records or past his usefulness and he has two little children at home.