Everybody saying Curry changed the game. How about getting rid of the traditional power forward for good, igniting the concept of stretch four and spacing, and making it impossible forever to compare eras ? Not bad for a change.
Elnardo Webster I’d say Dirk changed the game for forwards and Curry changed the game for point guards. Unfortunately Dirk’s influence in the game didn’t really change until he’s passed his prime
@@prizm2807 Giannis is a TRUE PF. He's adding jumpshots to his game but is in no way a stretch anything. Edit:Bam is another all star pf who takes 0.2 3s a game
More than anyone would care to admit, Dantoni changed the game more than curry or Dirk. By starting a pf at center(stoudamire/thomas) and finding sf/pf hybrid (marion/diaw) then running up the score with faster pace and actually taking 3s
His ring is the greatest ring ever in NBA history. The teams that he dismantled with his two best players being, with all due respect, an aged J Kidd and a role player in J Terry is something we have never seen before or after 2011 till this day.
Dirk said something that made me respect him to the fullest.. He said he never felt like he made it and worked everyday to take his game to the next level. If most professional sports players felt this way sports would be fun to watch again. Now its a bunch of divas overshadowing the passionate players of the game.
And he really did it in his career. At least till 2011 and in my opinion also a bit after it Dirk always improved his game in some aspects. He was very talented, but he himself said it several times about some young players that they were already farther than him at that age (not only Luca, but also some other players). I don't think those players were more talented than Dirk (except Luca, he's special), but Dirk did struggle a bit at the begin of his NBA career. And he improved and improved and improved and improved and improved. That's really impressive.
No wonder Holger was as emotional, if not more, when Dirk reached those milestones. The man was basically a dad for him. Not just basketball, but life.
Dirk is the reason why I picked Dallas as my favourite team the first time I saw an NBA game. Great player, wonderful person. If the NBA would ever have alternate logos, his 1-legged jumpshot should be one.
tjsquishface Gosh I miss that rivalry between Tim’s Spurs and Dirk’s Mavs. The mutual respect between the teams and the love/ hate relationship they had made it so unique compared to other sports rivalries.
I miss that rivalry, even if we often get beat by the Spurs. But Nowitzki and Duncan going head-to-head is something else. 2 of the best and most humble superstars in the NBA.
@@des1458 2011 was about Dirks greatness, not about faltering of the heat. LBJ had to go through the same lesson Dirk had to go through five years before. It doesn´t take anything away from Lebron that he lost to that most perfect version of Dirk. He fought back and got his tiitles, as all of the great ones did. So what?
What a great interview where Dirk once again showed how down to earth he is. His humility, his candidness and not being afraid to talk about his struggles (or him crying while watching movies :Ρ) combined with his self deprecating humor are characteristics that you don't usually see in many famous people. His basketball achievements neeed no mention they speak for themselves. Thanks for the memories DIIIRK!!!
everybody talks on her 2011 Season but he already was so great in 2002-2007 … he had this fade away but also dominate in Transition, in the paint etc. he Rebound a a lot, he was so quick in Transition … a matchup Nightmare for his opponents at this time. he was MVP of 2002 world championchips, and his stats in NBA was also fantastic.
Never forget he took on Wade, Lebron and Bosh in their prime. Brought a championship to Dallas and is seen as our import hometown hero ☺️ I smile every time we drive on Nowitzki street . I’ll never forget the 2011 NBA finals!
Is there a Nowitzki street in Dallas? I would not be surprised if there is so. I like admire and respect him a lot..Great sportsman with humble kind good character....he is a pure legend...
Hey Ernie (and the TNT family) this content is honestly keeping me sane during this nightmare. Thank you all for your positivity and professionalism. Your dedication to service is a never ending inspiration.
JR C many people might call you ‘soft’ for this comment, just like the same people called Dirk ‘soft’, but as a MFFL, I 100% agree with you on the teary eyes. I was bawling at his last game in Dallas & also in SA the next day
@@grantlucas3800 I don't mind being called soft though if I am just being genuinely happy for someone that an extra dosage of water filled my tear ducts. So happy for you and you were lucky to witness his last game.
JR C in no way am i calling you soft. Im just talking about those critics that were on Dirks head for so many years. He finally delivered in 2011 for us though. Not even a Prime LeBron, wade and bosh could bring us down
Dirk is amazing and so humble, its a honor to have watched him battle against all the great power forwards of his day, go look up some highlights, do yourself a favor. Stay safe fam..
Best Power Forward of all time, no Question so humble, change the game, and he was a destroyer in his Prime with unbelivable shots and beat so many superteams because he was a one man army with a little bit veterans help :)
Olaf Schnell as a huge dirk fan i dont believe he was the best PF, i grew up idolizing dirk. Duncan is 1 then you can have a great debate between kg and dirk but i obviously lean toward dirk
Josh Branch im with ya. Dirk is my favorite player of all time, any sport. I was at his last game in Dallas, then his last game in San Antonio. But Tim Duncan is far and away the most underrated, and also the greatest power forward of all time. If we’re talking defensively and offensively. If we’re talking offensively, Dirk is the greatest offensive/scoring PF of all time. (All imo of course)
sticky-fingers Dirk was amazing man. First big man that I’ve ever seen shoot the 3 like him. Now, it’s pretty normal but Dirk still better than all the big man 3 pt shooters.
One of the goats and such a great guy. His finals run was one of the greatest runs of all time. Not to mention the feel good factor of him winning a chip. My favourite player ever
Augh, perfect. I was just shedding tears a day or two ago re-watching his last home game / farewell ceremony / retirement speech. It's only natural that this airs around the same time and I stumble across it.
Dirk is the reason I became a Mavs fan. When Dirk was drafted I went to Dallas along with him. Nowitzki changed the game. There will never be another one like Dirk. #MFFL 💯
Not a hint of cockiness there. No "Yeah me in my prime with Luka? We would have dominated the league!" just a humble man paying respects to great players and loving the game.
Championship the parade he got an awesome send off by the owner he's been promised a small percentage ownership on it got a street named after him has a statue coming according to the owner the biggest baddest one ever so yes definitely was rewarded one of the best everrrr
To everyone enjoying this and at least finding Dirk‘s story interesting - read “the Great Nowitzki“. It‘s fun, nostalgic and brilliantly narrated. Such a deep story with a lot of the magic between Dirk and Holger in it.
@@Deadlygangsta Yup KG is definitely something else. His marketing team working overtime for sure, because Dirk ate his lunch! Dirk showed KG what that broom tasted like!
Its debateable. Duncan is clearly at 1 after that there is a case for Garnett, Dirk, Barkley and Malone. I personally give the edge to Malone but I eont hate if you had any of the other 3 too.
@Drake Sarvansky I think you will have a hard time finding anyone who would agree with you on that one. Duncan is often considered a top 10 player all time Malone is not.
Dirk will *always* be my favorite athlete of all time. Dirk Nowitzki will never and should never have to pay for another meal in Dallas, Texas again. Dallas 💙💙💙 you Dirk!! #MFFL
Changed the game, was the first to beat a super team while being the only star on his team, and is the Best Euro of ALL time. Hall of Fame career right there.
If 2006 happened, there will be no 2011. Avery will stillbe the coach ajd there will be no fire left. Dirk would probably bolt to the Lakers since he already got his ring. Kidd will retire ringless same as Marion and chandler. Dirk said it himself.
I got so lucky growing up in Dallas w dirk the very first game I ever watched of basketball I was in second grade and it was the 2006 finals game 4 and then it went downhill and from the beginning to him winning in 2011 it’s like we felt all the emotion w him he’s the biggest athlete in Dallas bigger than the cowboys for sure
Good thing that you have this is a good entertainment for me specially this crazy time love and miss the GANG (EJ, Shaq, Kenny and Chuck) keep it up - Androcel from Manila Philippines
Awesome interview. Dirk got lots of European players over in the NBA. Dirk Nowitzki was really the first great European player to come along and make it big time in the NBA. Drazen Petrovic would have been the first had he not died, but Dirk put European basketball players on the Map in the NBA. I just felt like After Dirk came along in the NBA every team in the NBA had at least one European player on it. Before Dirk came along, that wasn't the case. You had some European players in the NBA. Dirk was really the first big man to drain those 3's with his patented "step back'' jump shot. I wonder if Dirk drives a Ford-150. He comes across as a pick-up truck /Porsche guy to me, not a Ferrari guy.
Dirk is the coolest dude ever. Us Mavs fans are missing that 90% free throw percentage in late games
😭😭
At least y'all got Luka, that man seriously have top 3 player potential
Chris Heyward Man gotta work on them FTs though lol
@@darnellmonk2086 exactly. I love Luka but to many missed free throws down the stretch
leather face Luka is better then last year hopefully next year he can make the 85% FT jump
He should join ernie shaq kenny and chuck during tnt and open court
Let's have him replace Kenny
No.
@@jordanl5341 yes.
Be a great reoccurring guest! Underrated funny and all around great guy.
Everybody saying Curry changed the game.
How about getting rid of the traditional power forward for good, igniting the concept of stretch four and spacing, and making it impossible forever to compare eras ?
Not bad for a change.
Elnardo Webster I’d say Dirk changed the game for forwards and Curry changed the game for point guards. Unfortunately Dirk’s influence in the game didn’t really change until he’s passed his prime
Giannis is a PF wym
@@Nomorehats that's taking 3s and 18ft jumpers. Stretch/Power 4 hybrid
@@prizm2807 Giannis is a TRUE PF. He's adding jumpshots to his game but is in no way a stretch anything.
Edit:Bam is another all star pf who takes 0.2 3s a game
More than anyone would care to admit, Dantoni changed the game more than curry or Dirk. By starting a pf at center(stoudamire/thomas) and finding sf/pf hybrid (marion/diaw) then running up the score with faster pace and actually taking 3s
Barkley trying to recruit Dirk to Auburn always cracks me up 😂
i think he still try to recruit dirk to Auburn xD
His ring is the greatest ring ever in NBA history. The teams that he dismantled with his two best players being, with all due respect, an aged J Kidd and a role player in J Terry is something we have never seen before or after 2011 till this day.
45ginola facts💯
95 Houston
JJ Barea help a lot during that championship run...give the man credit too.
@Cam M clown
If the mavs didn’t have Tyson Chandler they wouldn’t have had a chance in 2011
Dirk said something that made me respect him to the fullest.. He said he never felt like he made it and worked everyday to take his game to the next level.
If most professional sports players felt this way sports would be fun to watch again. Now its a bunch of divas overshadowing the passionate players of the game.
And he really did it in his career. At least till 2011 and in my opinion also a bit after it Dirk always improved his game in some aspects. He was very talented, but he himself said it several times about some young players that they were already farther than him at that age (not only Luca, but also some other players). I don't think those players were more talented than Dirk (except Luca, he's special), but Dirk did struggle a bit at the begin of his NBA career. And he improved and improved and improved and improved and improved. That's really impressive.
I agree. Nowadays I feel like I'm watching a reality TV show instead of sports.
Stunning interview in a certain way. Is there anyone on earth more likeable than Dirk Nowitzki?
Nope.
Ernie, for starters. That was low hanging fruit.
French Jesus - How?
It is lne of those guys you just can't hate
No wonder Holger was as emotional, if not more, when Dirk reached those milestones. The man was basically a dad for him. Not just basketball, but life.
Their relationship is similar to Mickey and Rocky. Mickey had him chasing chickens. hahaha
Everyone loves Dirk
Dirk is the reason why I picked Dallas as my favourite team the first time I saw an NBA game. Great player, wonderful person. If the NBA would ever have alternate logos, his 1-legged jumpshot should be one.
Much love for Dirk here from San Antonio. That i35 rivalry with the Spurs will always be one of the best rivalries in my lifetime.
Same here coming from a Mavs fans 💯#respect
tjsquishface Gosh I miss that rivalry between Tim’s Spurs and Dirk’s Mavs. The mutual respect between the teams and the love/ hate relationship they had made it so unique compared to other sports rivalries.
I miss that rivalry, even if we often get beat by the Spurs. But Nowitzki and Duncan going head-to-head is something else. 2 of the best and most humble superstars in the NBA.
@@edisonenriquez67 so true
Me to
Thanks for picking Dirk!
When it comes to being humble in greatness - Dirk is the GOAT
Dirk is a great storyteller. I never knew. Leave it up to EJ to bring out the best interview.
While I love EJ, Dirk has always been very savy with his words.
@@Silvuhh Dirk is a Gemini isn't he? They tend to be really good with words. (Biggie, Tupac, Heavy D, Tracy McGrady, etc)
@@eMCEe131 Yeah he is, good catch!
@@Silvuhh good throw!
One of the most impressive playoff runs 2011 - - a true hero for the ages...
Live a good life fella!!
and one of the biggest meltdowns by LBJ
des2018 nah Dirk was just great
@@des1458 2011 was about Dirks greatness, not about faltering of the heat. LBJ had to go through the same lesson Dirk had to go through five years before. It doesn´t take anything away from Lebron that he lost to that most perfect version of Dirk. He fought back and got his tiitles, as all of the great ones did. So what?
Ernie is great. Knows his facts, is well prepared and talks from heart to heart. And actually lets people interviewed to talk without interrupting.
Dirk is forever one of my favorite players of all-time. He changed the game.
Dirk you are one of the greats! Not only as a player but also as a human being.
What a great interview where Dirk once again showed how down to earth he is. His humility, his candidness and not being afraid to talk about his struggles (or him crying while watching movies :Ρ) combined with his self deprecating humor are characteristics that you don't usually see in many famous people. His basketball achievements neeed no mention they speak for themselves. Thanks for the memories DIIIRK!!!
Ernie Johnson is awesome and much love to Dirk.
Dirk, what a guy. Solid dude. EJ just brings out the best of these icons...
everybody talks on her 2011 Season but he already was so great in 2002-2007 … he had this fade away but also dominate in Transition, in the paint etc. he Rebound a a lot, he was so quick in Transition … a matchup Nightmare for his opponents at this time. he was MVP of 2002 world championchips, and his stats in NBA was also fantastic.
Never forget he took on Wade, Lebron and Bosh in their prime. Brought a championship to Dallas and is seen as our import hometown hero ☺️ I smile every time we drive on Nowitzki street . I’ll never forget the 2011 NBA finals!
And also the thunder with Harden, Westbrook and Durant AND also the Lakers with Kobe Bryant
best run ever
Is there a Nowitzki street in Dallas?
I would not be surprised if there is so. I like admire and respect him a lot..Great sportsman with humble kind good character....he is a pure legend...
@@tedmosbyy8477 Yes there is. They renamed a street, next to the AAC, to Nowitzki Way to honor him last year
Class Act, and he's always been a humble guy, never putting himself in front of others. I wish him well in his retirement 👍🙏
Hey Ernie (and the TNT family) this content is honestly keeping me sane during this nightmare. Thank you all for your positivity and professionalism. Your dedication to service is a never ending inspiration.
dirk's the player so close to my heart, like he was the player that got me teary eyed during one of his milestones.
JR C many people might call you ‘soft’ for this comment, just like the same people called Dirk ‘soft’, but as a MFFL, I 100% agree with you on the teary eyes. I was bawling at his last game in Dallas & also in SA the next day
@@grantlucas3800 I don't mind being called soft though if I am just being genuinely happy for someone that an extra dosage of water filled my tear ducts. So happy for you and you were lucky to witness his last game.
JR C in no way am i calling you soft. Im just talking about those critics that were on Dirks head for so many years. He finally delivered in 2011 for us though. Not even a Prime LeBron, wade and bosh could bring us down
me too
Man, I'm crying just looking at this again.
Love Dirk!! A phenomenal player, and human being!
Dirk is amazing and so humble, its a honor to have watched him battle against all the great power forwards of his day, go look up some highlights, do yourself a favor.
Stay safe fam..
Best Power Forward of all time, no Question so humble, change the game, and he was a destroyer in his Prime with unbelivable shots and beat so many superteams because he was a one man army with a little bit veterans help :)
Olaf Schnell as a huge dirk fan i dont believe he was the best PF, i grew up idolizing dirk. Duncan is 1 then you can have a great debate between kg and dirk but i obviously lean toward dirk
Josh Branch im with ya. Dirk is my favorite player of all time, any sport. I was at his last game in Dallas, then his last game in San Antonio. But Tim Duncan is far and away the most underrated, and also the greatest power forward of all time. If we’re talking defensively and offensively. If we’re talking offensively, Dirk is the greatest offensive/scoring PF of all time. (All imo of course)
Yeah for sure, the best Power Forward offensive :)
This guy, as the only superstar in a veterans team, beat LeBron, Wade and Bosh in their prime.
While going through Aldridge and Roy (POR), Kobe and Pau (LAL), and Durant and Westbrook AND Harden (OKC)
sticky-fingers Dirk was amazing man. First big man that I’ve ever seen shoot the 3 like him. Now, it’s pretty normal but Dirk still better than all the big man 3 pt shooters.
One of the goats and such a great guy. His finals run was one of the greatest runs of all time. Not to mention the feel good factor of him winning a chip. My favourite player ever
My hero. Thank you for my childhood Dirk.
Dirk is such a legend. One of the most admirable and inspirational superstar athletes of all-time.
Augh, perfect. I was just shedding tears a day or two ago re-watching his last home game / farewell ceremony / retirement speech. It's only natural that this airs around the same time and I stumble across it.
me too :-)
Dirk is a legend. One of the greatest of All time! Whats a amazing Person!
DIRK is so cool to listen, so down to earth! I really enjoy listening to his interviews :)
Dirk is the reason I became a Mavs fan. When Dirk was drafted I went to Dallas along with him. Nowitzki changed the game. There will never be another one like Dirk. #MFFL 💯
im a massive dirk fan from germany and i always loved ernie so this interview is just perfect, and the ending is so nice and emotional between these 2
two very sweet people, excellent interview. hilarious to think about ross perot flying to a little town germany to talk to this kid.
Not a hint of cockiness there. No "Yeah me in my prime with Luka? We would have dominated the league!" just a humble man paying respects to great players and loving the game.
@ScAnDeLeZ you give me KP, Luka and Dirk I'll take on anybody.
21 years with the same team 👍. I hope your loyalty was rewarded.
It was with championship ring
He got a road renamed after him in Dallas. More to come
Statue in AAC also coming
Championship the parade he got an awesome send off by the owner he's been promised a small percentage ownership on it got a street named after him has a statue coming according to the owner the biggest baddest one ever so yes definitely was rewarded one of the best everrrr
I bet Mark cuban hired the hottest personal athletic trainers for dirk.
I will watch every single one of these but Ernie's definitely going with the "doin' this at home" aesthetic. :-D
Lol Ernies still got the OG webcam
Man, EJ is the REALEST man on 📺, and has been since day 1. I've never heard him BLAST any player or ask one of THOSE dumb💩 questions.
There is an reason why legends showed up to his retirement ceremony.
Thank you, Dirk! :)
This guy won a championship way past his prime with one of the "least-equipped" supporting cast ever.
I'm a Heat fan, but this dude is a legend.
Anyone here still watch it in 2021?....never gets old...🤗🤗🤗
One of the greatest ever revolutionized the big man position dirky dirkkkkk
miss you playing Dirk! binge-watching the 2011 Mavs championship run for the past few days- legendary performance from you and the whole team! #MFFL
In my top 10 of all time hands down . So underrated ...
To everyone enjoying this and at least finding Dirk‘s story interesting - read “the Great Nowitzki“. It‘s fun, nostalgic and brilliantly narrated. Such a deep story with a lot of the magic between Dirk and Holger in it.
A proud Mavs Fan For Life. Love ya Dirk, you are one of the GOATS
Man, Dirk is such a great guy. He seems so relatable
What a legend.
how you can't love this man ? basketball never have another dirk. childhood hero for many people ust like me. ı can be biggest dirk fan in the world
Man Dirk Nowitzki is such a sweet man :p
Dirk is probably the second greatest power forward ever. He changed the game for sure.
Nah. I got Garnett, Duncan, Dirk. I love Dirk but Garnett was something else.
@@Deadlygangsta Yup KG is definitely something else. His marketing team working overtime for sure, because Dirk ate his lunch! Dirk showed KG what that broom tasted like!
Its debateable. Duncan is clearly at 1 after that there is a case for Garnett, Dirk, Barkley and Malone. I personally give the edge to Malone but I eont hate if you had any of the other 3 too.
@Drake Sarvansky I think you will have a hard time finding anyone who would agree with you on that one. Duncan is often considered a top 10 player all time Malone is not.
@@Deadlygangsta this man really just claimed that Kg is better then Duncan🤦🏿♂️
One of the most well liked NBA players of all times. Rarely do you see a player or fan hate on him
As a die hard maverick fans since the 80s I can say that is partially true. Dirk is always called soft by alot of haters.
D wade and lebroad were haters
You can see how much 2011 means to him as soon as Ernie brings it up!
Dirk will *always* be my favorite athlete of all time. Dirk Nowitzki will never and should never have to pay for another meal in Dallas, Texas again. Dallas 💙💙💙 you Dirk!! #MFFL
Love you Dirk!!!!
My favorite player of all time. Been a fan since my 1st year High School
Dirk much love from a Laker fan. Thank ya
Dirk's 1 championship ring is more impressive than LeBron's 3 that he won after creating super teams
Changed the game, was the first to beat a super team while being the only star on his team, and is the Best Euro of ALL time. Hall of Fame career right there.
👏👏👏👏 true Dallas legend
Imagine how many he could have won if they didn't robbed him in 06
Prolly 06-07 both and 11
Maybe 2003 as well, maybe. The spurs that year were amazing and deserved the chip!!!
@@SinaSoh they probably could have won if Dirk didn't get injured
If 2006 happened, there will be no 2011. Avery will stillbe the coach ajd there will be no fire left. Dirk would probably bolt to the Lakers since he already got his ring. Kidd will retire ringless same as Marion and chandler. Dirk said it himself.
@@dexarceo821 dirk would have never left for Lakers first of all lol
In 2011 Dirk had the best playoff run ever.
John Wheeler Olajuwon first title was pretty wild
@@morganzimmerglass9925 I know, I remember. But Dirk had clutch shot after clutch shot all throughout. Olajuwon is my fav Center of all time.
ı m watching 2011 finals and ı m still saying 'how he can do it'
HE CHANGED THE GAME .
Great to see Dirk doing good after he retired from the NBA. 💯💯💯
I wish dirk is 7 or 8 yrs younger with luka
Love watch dirk talking
If you haven’t seen the documentary about Dirk you need to see it! You’re missing out!
Such a humble person, i wish all superstars/actors where like that, but sadly theres alot of rotten apples.
@Korniljus Popaj Has to be paritally to your own attitude and partially to upbringing.
I don't care what nobody says Dirk Nowitzki is one of the greatest players all time In my Book...
Everybody know dirk is top 20
Dirk deserves a very good documentary!
I love these shows with Ernie
Para mi Dirk nowitzki ha sido el mejor, talento ,esfuerzo , compromiso hasta el final, gracias por ser siempre un ejemplo.saludos desde Suiza.
I cry all the time at movies dirk it's cool
Imagine prime Dirk playing with current day Luka and Porzingis on the Mavs...would be an insane Euro big three winning chips.
If they can sign Giannis and have a Eurp Big 3...that'd be AMAZING
@@pratikdash7855 Giannis truly is the perfect complement to those players.
Dirk is still my favorite European player.
32:09 Ernie has one of my favorite laughs. 😂😂😂
GOAT talk
Great interview
Awesome Dirk for the help your foundation is giving!
Love that the GOATs for each Texas team are all from overseas. Love that the basketball landscape in Texas is so diverse
Dirk remains cool as ever...I miss seeing Dirk & Timmy D battling each other out on the hardwood...
Dirk gets better as history goes on. As we get perspective on the league you see how amazing and great he was.
I got so lucky growing up in Dallas w dirk the very first game I ever watched of basketball I was in second grade and it was the 2006 finals game 4 and then it went downhill and from the beginning to him winning in 2011 it’s like we felt all the emotion w him he’s the biggest athlete in Dallas bigger than the cowboys for sure
This series should be a regular
"serge should name his son dirk"
He lucked out for a daughter could name her dirkette hahahah
Great Talk! Thanks
Dirk will forever be a dallas legend
This is why dirk is my favorite mav ever
I like Dirk’s acting, specially on the movie with Bowow
Dirk is the best.
This is great! We all need some joy and laughter
Dirk will never say LeBron is the GOAT because they kicked his a** in the finals! Definitely one of the best underdog wins in NBA history. So sweet!
He was a great player.
Good thing that you have this is a good entertainment for me specially this crazy time love and miss the GANG (EJ, Shaq, Kenny and Chuck) keep it up - Androcel from Manila Philippines
Awesome interview. Dirk got lots of European players over in the NBA. Dirk Nowitzki was really the first great European player to come along and make it big time in the NBA. Drazen Petrovic would have been the first had he not died, but Dirk put European basketball players on the Map in the NBA. I just felt like After Dirk came along in the NBA every team in the NBA had at least one European player on it. Before Dirk came along, that wasn't the case. You had some European players in the NBA. Dirk was really the first big man to drain those 3's with his patented "step back'' jump shot. I wonder if Dirk drives a Ford-150. He comes across as a pick-up truck /Porsche guy to me, not a Ferrari guy.