I never looked at basketball as work. I always enjoyed it as my hobby. I loved it. Once that love is gone, and I'm tired of working out every day and doing all the stuff to get me ready for… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
It's fun being around guys that want to work, that want to learn, that want to get better. — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share
I want to see myself as a student. Keep learning, keep improving, keep your eyes and ears open. — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share
I take my sport damned seriously. Basketball is my life. There are other people who go into important games as if they were any… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share
As a newcomer, I was often expected to carry the bags of the older players, or get them burgers. That can make you feel… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share
You know what time it is mav nation. Let's do this. Big game at aac. We bleed blue. See u guys there tonight. Go… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share
I felt, when I was 20, I wasn't quite ready for the physical contact of 82 games. Mentally, it was tough. I forgot what… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share
I started to play the guitar for a couple of years, which was fun. I still bring it out once in a while, could… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share
I think different guys have different priorities. For me, it was always important to be in one spot, one city. — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share
I lost control of myself a couple times in the playoffs. I have to keep cooler in the future. — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share
The only advice I would give young guys is to keep your ears and eyes open. Never see yourself as a finished product. — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share
My whole first season was surreal. My first game was against Detlef Schrempf. There was German media everywhere. It was probably my worst NBA… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share
When I think about my MVP season, I will also think about the loss to Golden State. But winning the award as Most Valuable… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share
