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BPo001 · 12-03-2018, 04:09 PM

Why does Dirk call people burgers? I know I’ve heard it before, but can’t remember.

quietsavant · 12-03-2018, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BPo001

Why does Dirk call people burgers? I know I’ve heard it before, but can’t remember.

He once told a story of a VET that was on the mavs, during Dirk's rookie or second year that wouldn't practice but would just ride the exercise bike and comment on people practicing saying and i'm paraphrasing here " Get that young burger" or something of that ilk

NeedlesKane · 12-03-2018, 07:01 PM

I wonder how many All-Stars this year weren't even born when Dirk was drafted.

sefant77 · 12-03-2018, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by quietsavant

He once told a story of a VET that was on the mavs, during Dirk's rookie or second year that wouldn't practice but would just ride the exercise bike and comment on people practicing saying and i'm paraphrasing here " Get that young burger" or something of that ilk

Rodman?

MavzMan · 12-04-2018, 09:35 AM

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@tim_cato: Dirk just dunked during a 3-on-3 game with Luka Doncic half heartedly trying to block him, and yelled out: “Give me this young burger.”

@IsaacLHarris: I think Dirk Nowitzki is feeling a little better: https://twitter.com/IsaacLHarris/sta...56344121217026

@townbrad: Very light 3-on-3 action featuring @swish41 and @luka7doncic: https://twitter.com/townbrad/status/1069655444560510977

@IsaacLHarris: Holger sighting: https://twitter.com/IsaacLHarris/sta...54827561615364

Watching Dirk move compared to everyone else really makes him look like Grandpa Dirk.

Looking at Holger stand next to RC really makes him look like a zombie with old, worn out clothes that are baggy and his expression gives his face a hollowed out look.

I want to go back to 1998 and start all over again with those two. It was greatness.

Skywalker · 12-04-2018, 10:37 AM

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Rodman?

Gary Trent IIRC

Lestat_1795 · 12-04-2018, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by quietsavant

He once told a story of a VET that was on the mavs, during Dirk's rookie or second year that wouldn't practice but would just ride the exercise bike and comment on people practicing saying and i'm paraphrasing here " Get that young burger" or something of that ilk

When I read VET, first thought was " an animal doctor at a basketball practice. That's weird!

gmb · 12-04-2018, 05:03 PM

When is Dirk coming back?

BPo001 · 12-04-2018, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BPo001

Why does Dirk call people burgers? I know I’ve heard it before, but can’t remember.

Nowitzki: I actually stole that. I had a teammate my first few years in the league. His name was Gary Trent and he was a little nuts, as you guys know. My second year, literally, he tore his hamstring so he missed basically the entire year, which was good for me because he was my position so I played basically 30-something minutes my second year which was amazing for me and my development. But listening to him in practice, it was a roast session literally every day in practice. He would just come in and make sure to sit on the bike the entire practice and just go off on anybody. Whatever happens out there, somebody's getting roasted, and he had a really loud voice, I don't know if you guys remember. So he was one of a kind and he actually always called guys burgers, "Go at him, he's a burger" and so I stole that and it's been going ever since.

fluid.forty.one · 12-04-2018, 09:49 PM

I'm not sure if this has been posted before.. I saw this on Reddit yesterday. It's RJ, Frye and LeBron gushing over Dirk on their podcast.

https://youtu.be/rqYYCME0LS4?t=2790

Lestat_1795 · 12-05-2018, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by fluid.forty.one

I'm not sure if this has been posted before.. I saw this on Reddit yesterday. It's RJ, Frye and LeBron gushing over Dirk on their podcast.

https://youtu.be/rqYYCME0LS4?t=2790

Nice!

NeedlesKane · 12-05-2018, 05:33 PM

Chuck Cooperstein gave his best guess of when Dirk will return, and he said he thinks it'll be this week. I hope he's limited to 20 minutes, maybe even less. He needs to be eased into the action.

BPo001 · 12-06-2018, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedlesKane

Chuck Cooperstein gave his best guess of when Dirk will return, and he said he thinks it'll be this week. I hope he's limited to 20 minutes, maybe even less. He needs to be eased into the action.

I’d be surprised if he averages more than 20 for the season. No doubt they will limit his minutes early.

BPo001 · 12-06-2018, 06:36 PM

Eddie Sefko
Eddie Sefko
@ESefko
Got this yesterday: On Dec. 10, Panini America will offer 10,000 sets of Dirk Nowitzki trading cards to fans entering the arena.
Got this email today: This has been moved to the Mavs game against the Rockets this Saturday to coincide with Dirk’s (expected) return to action. Hmmm.
4:14 PM · Dec 6, 2018 · Twitter Web Client

MavzMan · 12-07-2018, 09:33 AM

Set of Dirk trading cards.
Playing the Rockettes.
That's a Win-Win !

EricaLubarsky · 12-07-2018, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BPo001

Eddie Sefko
Eddie Sefko
@ESefko
Got this yesterday: On Dec. 10, Panini America will offer 10,000 sets of Dirk Nowitzki trading cards to fans entering the arena.
Got this email today: This has been moved to the Mavs game against the Rockets this Saturday to coincide with Dirk’s (expected) return to action. Hmmm.
4:14 PM · Dec 6, 2018 · Twitter Web Client

And I'm seeing him Thursday against the Suns

EricaLubarsky · 12-07-2018, 03:46 PM

Carlisle said Dirk is not playing tomorrow against Houston. @dallasmavs

@dwainprice

Underdog · 12-09-2018, 02:02 PM

@espn_macmahon: Dirk Nowitzki says he still isn't quite ready to make his season debut. "We don't really have a set date in mind, but we'll keep on pushing." He has made significant recent progress.

DevinHarriswillstart · 12-09-2018, 02:24 PM

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@espn_macmahon: Dirk Nowitzki says he still isn't quite ready to make his season debut. "We don't really have a set date in mind, but we'll keep on pushing." He has made significant recent progress.

I might go to the Hawks game. Fingers crossed!

Underdog · 12-13-2018, 04:09 AM

Dirk Nowitzki's season debut set for Thursday at Phoenix
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2...s-phoenix-suns

Bryan_Wilson · 12-13-2018, 04:20 AM

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Dirk Nowitzki's season debut set for Thursday at Phoenix
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2...s-phoenix-suns

So that's why RC was in such a hurry to get this game over with.

EricaLubarsky · 12-13-2018, 08:42 AM

I am in row 7 of this game. Got busy and couldn’t do the October game but now I get to see:

Dirk in the first game of his last season
Doncic in his first season

Was so afraid that I wouldn't see Dirk play this season.

turin · 12-13-2018, 08:56 AM

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I am in row 7 of this game. Got busy and couldn’t do the October game but now I get to see

Dirk in the first game of his last season
Doncic in his first season

Congrats! I'll have to watch this one from the hospital. My first child is due today. :-D My 41 jersey is way too big for him, so I'll look for a tiny 77. ;-)

Zaknaf3in · 12-13-2018, 05:55 PM

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Congrats! I'll have to watch this one from the hospital. My first child is due today. :-D My 41 jersey is way too big for him, so I'll look for a tiny 77. ;-)

Best wishes to you and your family! Special moment incoming.

burner2014 · 12-14-2018, 05:53 AM

Man Dirk was really not well moving yet. He needs more time for sure

MavzMan · 12-14-2018, 08:28 AM

2 Points and 3 Fall Downs. Still great to the The Old Man out there.

mqywaaah · 12-21-2018, 01:52 AM

We've yet to win since Dirk got back. Hmmm

BPo001 · 12-21-2018, 04:21 PM

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We've yet to win since Dirk got back. Hmmm

He’s playing 5 min a night. It’s hardly his fault.

Underdog · 01-05-2019, 03:01 PM

@Rachel__Nichols: Take five minutes to sit down with @DirkNowitzki - on his remarkable career, Luka Doncic, his bangin’ 90s style & why he was crying so much after winning the title he had to leave the court before they even handed out the trophy.
I promise you’re gonna miss him when he’s gone. https://twitter.com/Rachel__Nichols/...18750611177472

EricaLubarsky · 01-05-2019, 03:18 PM

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We've yet to win since Dirk got back. Hmmm

He messed up the rotation though and kicked Kleber to the curb which caused anarchy.

BPo001 · 01-05-2019, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

@Rachel__Nichols: Take five minutes to sit down with @DirkNowitzki - on his remarkable career, Luka Doncic, his bangin’ 90s style & why he was crying so much after winning the title he had to leave the court before they even handed out the trophy.
I promise you’re gonna miss him when he’s gone. https://twitter.com/Rachel__Nichols/...18750611177472

Never gets old. Truly blessed to have had the privilege to watch his entire careers. There will never be another like him.

turin · 01-05-2019, 04:56 PM

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He messed up the rotation though and kicked Kleber to the curb which caused anarchy.

I don't think so. I lay the blame for all of the anarchy and rotation BS at the feet of Carlisle. It's HIS fault Kleber is not playing and beyond mind-boggling to me that Powell is still getting the burn he's getting. SMDH

Skywalker · 01-07-2019, 03:18 PM

VC and Bazemore's podcast with Dirk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SiL1iUHhAI

Underdog · 01-17-2019, 07:36 PM

21 years. Over 26,000 shots. Tour every dunk, layup, 3-pointer and, of course, fadeaway jumper that make up Dirk Nowitzki’s career
https://interactives.dallasnews.com/...399.1542413425

Definitely worth checking out!

BPo001 · 01-23-2019, 11:51 AM

https://1053thefan.radio.com/article...-all-star-game

Dirk is invited to compete in the 3 point contest at All Star weekend.

sefant77 · 01-23-2019, 11:52 AM

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Dirk is invited to compete in the 3 point contest at All Star weekend.

lol....in his worst shooting slump

But will be nice to see. His running to the stations is going to look awkward as hell

Skywalker · 01-23-2019, 12:40 PM

I wonder if he will accept. I remember him saying a while ago he was done with the whole AS thing and would rather take the days off. This is probably the last oportunity he'll have to participate though so maybe he'll make an exception.

Also it wouldn't surprise me to see Luka invited to the skills challenge, the NBA must be looking to showcase him as much as possible tbh

Dim499 · 01-23-2019, 01:26 PM

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VC and Bazemore's podcast with Dirk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SiL1iUHhAI

just now saw this. thanks guy.

Skywalker · 01-26-2019, 03:12 PM

So apparently Dirk accepted the invite. I'm excited but at the same time kinda worried tbh lol. Hopefully he puts a good show for the crowd. Also if Luka makes the all star team we will have a Mav in all of the events.

Underdog · 01-26-2019, 03:16 PM

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So apparently Dirk accepted the invite. I'm excited but at the same time kinda worried tbh lol. Hopefully he puts a good show for the crowd. Also if Luka makes the all star team we will have a Mav in all of the events.

Dirk: 3-Point Contest
Luka: Skills Challenge
Dennis: Dunk Contest

Luka - All-Star Game (?)
Luka & Dennis - Rising Stars Challenge (?)

Should be fun to see Dirk rubbing elbows with the stars again... And introducing them to his son, Luka!