When the media's around, I try to be careful. I don't want to make a mistake or use bad language, and I have to really concentrate because of the language barrier. — 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 worst NBA game. It was all a blur. — 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
