I love watching Steph Curry. When he's hot, every time he gets it, I'm like, 'Shoot!' — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
Growing up, my idols were Lucky Luke and Jolly Jumper. And Scottie Pippen. — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
I wanted to avoid service, because I was on the road to becoming a professional basketball player. — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
I always wanted to be a basketball player. Nothing more, nothing less. — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
I may not be the most physically tough player, but I think mentally I'm right up there. — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
My dad never really played basketball, but now he's my biggest critic. I come home, and he says: 'Why didn't you shoot… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
You know what time it is mav nation. Let's do this. Big game at aac. We bleed blue. See u guys there… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
My whole first season was surreal. My first game was against Detlef Schrempf. There was German media everywhere. It was probably my… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
They frustrated me a little in the first half and I couldn't find my rhythm. But I trusted my teammates and made… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
The best player I've ever played against is Kobe Bryant. I have seen him do some stuff that is just unbelievable. — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
I never looked at basketball as work. I always enjoyed it as my hobby. I loved it. Once that love is gone,… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
Over the years, I pride myself on being more than just a spot-up shooter. I've gotta put the ball on the floor.… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
Basketball gave me a lot, which is why I want to stay connected with this sport later on, maybe working with young… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
I take my sport damned seriously. Basketball is my life. There are other people who go into important games as if they… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
When I think about my MVP season, I will also think about the loss to Golden State. But winning the award as… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
I thought basketball was a game for women. My mother played basketball, and so did my sister. — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
Obviously, (winning the division) is big. To be No. 1 is always important.. — 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 Image
I want to see myself as a student. Keep learning, keep improving, keep your eyes and ears open. — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
I think different guys have different priorities. For me, it was always important to be in one spot, one city. — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
I lost control of myself a couple times in the playoffs. I have to keep cooler in the future. — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
