Official Dirk is Great Thread - Page 50 - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

thurst0509 · 06-10-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fluid.forty.one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQb13...layer_embedded

That is all.

God that was beautiful to witness for those of us in the arena last night. The hush of the crowd as he releases the shot and as it hangs in the air for what, 3 seconds? Then SPLASH and the crowd goes nuts. Absolutely amazing, jaw dropping stuff. Just no words.

We're all obviously spoiled by the greatness that Dirk offers up every day but how great is it that every once in a while he still makes you say "wow" like that.

mavspwnage · 06-10-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fluid.forty.one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQb13...layer_embedded

That is all.

So WET

EricaLubarsky · 06-10-2011, 07:07 PM

And Dirk shows he's top 15 of all time with the possibility of making the elite 10

Bill Russell - passed 4/19/11
Patrick Ewing - passed 5/2/11
Robert Parish - passed 5/2/11
Charles Barkley - passed 5/4/11
Sam Jones - passed 5/17/11
Clyde Drexler - passed 5/19/11
Reggie Miller - passed 5/19/11
James Worthy - passed 5/24/11
Julius Erving - passed 6/2/11
Dennis Johnson - passed 6/5/11
Kevin McHale - passed 6/9/11
14th place-- 414 to Wilt Chamberlain
13th place-- 430 to Elgin Baylor

beatLA · 06-10-2011, 08:01 PM

Just curious,is Dirk religious?

Underdog · 06-10-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by beatLA

Just curious,is Dirk religious?

Yes, he goes to the gym and worships the Basketball Gods daily.

tsar · 06-10-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

Yes, he goes to the gym and worships the Basketball Gods daily.

This!

Honestly though, I don't think so. Most Europeans aren't very religious - if anything maybe spiritual. I haven't ever heard Dirk reference a higher power in relation to basketball (before, after games, conferences) - like let's say Jason Terry. Then again he's a very private person, so we might never know. Just some food for thought:

From wiki:
"Religion
Main article: Religion in Germany
The Cologne Cathedral at the Rhine river is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Christianity is the largest religion in Germany, with around 49.4 million adherents (62.8 percent) in 2008[117] of which 24.5 million are Protestants (29.9 percent) belonging to the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) and 24.9 million are Catholics (30.0 percent) in 2008; the remainder belong to small denominations (each less than 0.5 percent of the German population).[118] Protestantism is concentrated in the north and east and Roman Catholicism is concentrated in the south and west. 1.6 percent of the country's overall population declare themselves Orthodox Christians.[117]

The second largest religion is Islam with an estimated 3.8 to 4.3 million adherents (4.6 to 5.2 percent)[119] followed by Buddhism and Judaism, both with around 200,000 adherents (0.3 percent). Hinduism has some 90,000 adherents (0.1 percent) and Sikhism 75,000 (0.1 percent). All other religious communities in Germany have fewer than 50,000 adherents. Of the roughly 4 million Muslims, most are Sunnis and Alevites from Turkey, but there are a small number of Shi'ites and other denominations.[119] Germany has Europe's third largest Jewish population (after France and the United Kingdom).[120] Around 250,000 active Buddhists live in Germany; 50 percent of them are Asian immigrants.[121] Non-religious people make up between 34 and 55 percent, especially in the former East Germany and major metropolitan areas.[122] A poll by Der Spiegel found that 45 percent of Germans believe in a God.[123][not in citation given]"

I'm from Russia and I'm atheist. My parents and grandparents are more agnostic.

jcm28 · 06-10-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

Yes, he goes to the gym and worships the Basketball Gods daily.

Im pretty sure its the other way around.

Underdog · 06-10-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jcm28

Im pretty sure its the other way around.

Nice.

Dirkenstien · 06-10-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by thurst0509

God that was beautiful to witness for those of us in the arena last night. The hush of the crowd as he releases the shot and as it hangs in the air for what, 3 seconds? Then SPLASH and the crowd goes nuts. Absolutely amazing, jaw dropping stuff. Just no words.

We're all obviously spoiled by the greatness that Dirk offers up every day but how great is it that every once in a while he still makes you say "wow" like that.

Someone once posted a beautiful paragraph about the experience of watching Dirk shoot the three ball. I can't recall if it was a professionally written piece or something a member here wrote but I think about it every time Dirk lines up from behind the arc. The way it ended referenced the desire to always see the shot just one more time.

If anyone may recall who wrote that or where it is I would love to see it again.

beatLA · 06-10-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tsar

This!

Honestly though, I don't think so. Most Europeans aren't very religious - if anything maybe spiritual. I haven't ever heard Dirk reference a higher power in relation to basketball (before, after games, conferences) - like let's say Jason Terry. Then again he's a very private person, so we might never know. Just some food for thought:

.

Thanks.I agree with you.
He's private but he's also nice by telling radio hosts a lot of private things, like his life in summer. It's just they don't ask serious questions about belief or death.
I wish Dirk can write a book about himself someday.
I 'm an atheist too.

GermanDunk · 06-11-2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tsar

This!

Honestly though, I don't think so. Most Europeans aren't very religious - if anything maybe spiritual. I haven't ever heard Dirk reference a higher power in relation to basketball (before, after games, conferences) - like let's say Jason Terry. Then again he's a very private person, so we might never know. Just some food for thought:

From wiki:
"Religion
Main article: Religion in Germany
[I]The Cologne Cathedral at the Rhine river is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Christianity is the largest religion in Germany, with around 49.4 million adherents (62.8 percent) in 2008[117] of which 24.5 million are Protestants (29.9 percent) belonging to the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) and 24.9 million are Catholics (30.0 percent) in 2008;

markus1234 · 06-11-2011, 01:12 PM

Maybe Juwan Howard said it best: "You can't simulate Dirk, just like you can't simulate Michael [Jordan]."

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/maver...i-is-a-problem

Murphy3 · 06-11-2011, 04:49 PM

Sometimes I wonder what Juwan Howard and Eric Dampier are thinking... They've played alongside Dirk.. You know that if they weren't with the Heat currently that they'd 100% rather Dirk get his ring over Wade and James... If the Heat had somehow managed to win the series, I think it'd be a little bittersweet for those two.

Dirkenstien · 06-11-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphy3

Sometimes I wonder what Juwan Howard and Eric Dampier are thinking... They've played alongside Dirk.. You know that if they weren't with the Heat currently that they'd 100% rather Dirk get his ring over Wade and James... If the Heat had somehow managed to win the series, I think it'd be a little bittersweet for those two.

Juwan seems like such a classy guy and teammate. You have to wonder what's going through his mind watching the antics play out in that locker room.

iella · 06-11-2011, 10:30 PM

If you missed the halftime feature on Dirk and Holger in game 4, nba.com has posted it here. Good stuff.

EricaLubarsky · 06-12-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirkenstien

Juwan seems like such a classy guy and teammate. You have to wonder what's going through his mind watching the antics play out in that locker room.

I tend to agree but it didnt make those cheap shots he took on the Mavs any more palatable. I know people advocate the hard foul but when it happens TO your team its always worse

GhostFace · 06-12-2011, 06:07 AM

Dirk Nowitzki - Where Amazing Happens

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyBsvc---04

not sue if anyone remembers that commercial, but it was legendary.

iella · 06-12-2011, 10:22 AM

"Where my best is yet to come happens."

So true.

Nowitzness81 · 06-12-2011, 01:00 PM

GERMAN MATH NERDS > LEBRON'S QUICK TWITCH MUSCLE FIBERS

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The foundation for Nowitzki's shot — with his right elbow directed at the rim as if it were a compass — is physics. If the rim and the size of the ball is constant, the player's height is the lone variable. Geschwindner says that if Nowitzki's shot were a 47-degree arc — relatively flat — the radius of the ball would be the same as the radius of the ellipse of the rim as the ball approaches.

In other words, there is virtually no margin for error. If it is higher, about 60 degrees, the ellipse's radius increases — as does the chance that the ball will go in — without having to use much more strength.

"Everybody makes jokes about Dirk's rainbow shot, but the thing about it is he can make more mistakes with distance and left and right and the ball still goes in," Geschwindner said. "Understanding that, you can try more risky shots because you have more room for errors. It has nothing to do with talent — everything we teach is totally independent of talent. It's a rule system."

CadBane · 06-12-2011, 11:35 PM

Cool list. Guys with at least 10 all-star appearances, MVP, and Finals MVP.

Wilt
Hakeem
Shaq
Duncan
Bird
Kobe
West
Moses Malone
MJ
DIRK

chumdawg · 06-12-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CadBane

Cool list. Guys with at least 10 all-star appearances, MVP, and Finals MVP.

Wilt
Hakeem
Shaq
Duncan
Bird
Kobe
West
Moses Malone
MJ
DIRK

I think that says it all.

Underdog · 06-13-2011, 12:03 AM

Time to take the "random" out of the thread title - there's nothing random about Dirk's greatness...

fluid.forty.one · 06-13-2011, 12:08 AM

From Dwain Price on Twitter:

"Cuban said he once had a chance 2 trade Dirk 4 Kobe and decided not 2 do it."

jthig32 · 06-13-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fluid.forty.one

From Dwain Price on Twitter:

"Cuban said he once had a chance 2 trade Dirk 4 Kobe and decided not 2 do it."

He's overstating that a bit. Cubes never said he had an offer.

conjurer · 06-13-2011, 12:31 AM

CadBane · 06-13-2011, 01:42 AM

Dirk averaged 10.4 PPG in the 4th Quarter in the Finals. In the past 15 years, only two guys have averaged more. Shaq and MJ.

Underdog · 06-13-2011, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CadBane

Dirk averaged 10.4 PPG in the 4th Quarter in the Finals. In the past 15 years, only two guys have averaged more. Shaq and MJ.

Jordan/Shaq/Dirk - that has a sensible ring to it...

chumdawg · 06-13-2011, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

He's overstating that a bit. Cubes never said he had an offer.

He probably didn't. But if they were smart, he did, don't you think?

I remember that being a season of wild speculation.

badfish22 · 06-13-2011, 01:51 AM

Ty Lawson: The most swagged put shit I seen in my life .... Dirk walks in liv with the NBA trophy on his shoulder... #gotdamn

Rick41 · 06-13-2011, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

Jordan/Shaq/Dirk - that has a sensible ring to it...

PUN!!

GermanDunk · 06-13-2011, 02:50 AM

Jörg Nowitzki (Vater von Dirk Nowitzki): "Der Titel ist für Dirk etwas ganz Besonderes, weil er jetzt endlich auch in Amerika als echte Sportgröße anerkannt ist."

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The Title is very special for Dirk, because even in America he is now recognized as one of the sports gross ones ( Jörg Nowitzki )

GermanDunk · 06-13-2011, 03:00 AM

Pretty sure Dirk will be named "German Athlete of the Year". Martin Kaymer has done very well, but Golf is not very popular with the german TV Auditorium. +There are no major Soccer events upcoming. The only one, who could outscore Dirk is F1 Race Driver Sebastian Vettel, but he has been Sportsman of the Year last year. So that might play into Dirks cards.

chumdawg · 06-13-2011, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GermanDunk

Pretty sure Dirk will be named "German Athlete of the Year". Martin Kaymer has done very well, but Golf is not very popular with the german TV Auditorium. +There are no major Soccer events upcoming. The only one, who could outscore Dirk is F1 Race Driver Sebastian Vettel, but he has been Sportsman of the Year last year. So that might play into Dirks cards.

Kaymer is not someone who would impress, as the best product coming out of the nation.

GermanDunk · 06-13-2011, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by chumdawg

Kaymer is not someone who would impress, as the best product coming out of the nation.

Although it is quite unique for a player not located on the isle, you are correct here.

Underdog · 06-13-2011, 03:31 AM

Dirk had a sh!tty game and still got 21/11.

Stud...

HiddenX · 06-13-2011, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GermanDunk

Jörg Nowitzki (Vater von Dirk Nowitzki): "Der Titel ist für Dirk etwas ganz Besonderes, weil er jetzt endlich auch in Amerika als echte Sportgröße anerkannt ist."

correct translation:

The title is very special for Dirk, because he is now finally recognized as a true great sports champion in America, too.

Big Boy Laroux · 06-13-2011, 07:58 AM

Actual exchange as I was laying in bed last night watching dirk in his post-game presser.

Me: "I love you"
My wife (waking up cause she heard me say it): "I love you, too"
Me: "oh, I wasn't talking to you, I was talking to dirk."

Murphy3 · 06-13-2011, 08:31 AM

ok..seriously, I don't need to sports cry at work.

grndmstr_c · 06-13-2011, 01:16 PM

Bump because this thread is on page two of the forum right now, and that's not acceptable.

Sportstudi · 06-13-2011, 02:05 PM

Okay, here a small compilation of NBA records Dirk set during the playoffs this year. Maybe I'm missing one, don't know. Unfortunately not all of them are updated here, maybe someone with access can do it.

Playoff game:

Most free throws made in a game without a miss:
24 by Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks (vs. Oklahoma City Thunder) on May 17, 2011

Most free throws made in a half:
19 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Golden State Warriors on May 8, 1991
19 by Karl Malone, Utah Jazz vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on May 9, 1991
19 by Charles Barkley, Phoenix Suns vs. the Seattle SuperSonics on June 5, 1993
19 by Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder on May 17, 2011

Most free throws made in a quarter:
13 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Detroit Pistons) on May 21, 1991
13 by Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks (vs. Portland Trail Blazers) on April 16, 2011
13 by Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks (vs. Oklahoma City Thunder) on May 17, 2011

NBA FINALS Series:

6-game series

Highest free throw percentage
97.8% by Reggie Miller, Indiana Pacers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2000
97,8% by Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks (vs. Miami Heat), 2011

NBA FINALS Career

Highest free throw percentage (min. 100 attempts)

93.0% by Dirk Nowitzki (94 made in 101 attempts)