Where the hell did Porzingis fans get this idea that Prime Dirk was somehow not as athletic and fast as Porzingis? Seriously, look at these games, are you really trying to tell me Dirk is slower and less agile than Porzingis? Nonsense
Porzingis will never be dirk, and no way in hell he will ever be better than dirk in his prime. Stupid porzingis fans, NYC fans always trying to act like their shit is better including players on their teams. Porzingis will always be a wannabe dirk, and that's about it.
For whatever reason both fans and the media have bought into the narrative that Dirk was always slow, nonathletic, and could never play defense. Anyone who watched his younger years knows that's bullshit. He was never a power player or a great defender, but the dude could run like a deer as a 7 footer and had great footwork. There's a reason he's top 10 in scoring all-time and went to the playoffs almost every year of his career, and it's not just because he was a great shooter. Guy was a beast all around on offense and didn't become a real defensive liability until way later in his career.
Exactly, although I don't know what happened to Dirk that made him so slow. I just looked at Melo vs Dirk in 2009, and goddamn Dirk was so ridiculously slow that it took him like five seconds to retrieve a ball that got poked in the half-court. Compare that to this video, where Dirk's able to out-run people on fastbreak. While I still found his body fakes and control to be nowhere near the most coordinated players, his lateral speed was very, very good.
man I miss bill walton, he looked at basketball different from most people. It's awesome hearing him talk about dirk, he knew he was going to be something special.
wow,as a Mavs fan you get used to how things are now and then you come across one of these videos and realize...man Dirk was pretty damn quick back in the day
Everybody compares Porzingis to Dirk. And that's ok. They have a lot similarities in their game but Dirk was a loooooot quicker with and without the ball than Kristaps! also quicker realase! He was born shooter / scorer!
This is awesome! Please keep em coming! I really loved the 07 highlights you uploaded the other day. Word love to see his 46 from game one of this series if you can get your hands on it
If Nash and Nowitzki stayed together ... they are a forcee to be reckoned with .... if the Mavs only build around this 2 and not just Dirk ... they could have won multiple rings
Yeah it's just so sad tho that we don't have at least 2 more rings with the type of teams Dirk has had in the past. Good thing he finally brought one home for us in 2011 and thank God i was there to watch it.
+Bryce Harris That was tough for Dirk to win a ring because it was always Lakers/Spurs back then. I think Dirk would have had 3 rings. 1 with Steve Nash/Michael Finely or 2 if they kept them all together because they were the big 3! 2007 would have won a championship because they were #1 seed but got blown out by Golden State when Don Nelson was coaching that team but they loss because Don knew the Mavs plays when he was the coach. 2006 was their chance remember? Lead the series 2-0 over Miami but loss series 4-2. I'm glad 2011 was our yr!
06 they had that when leading series 2-0 over Miami but then they tied series 2-2 playing in Miami 3 straight lol & trailed it 2-3! Dirk would have 2-3 rings
just watched mavs vs port game the other day and then i watched this now. and was like, wtf! that wasnt nowitzki this is #faster #quicker ohh aging jus sucked. Dirk>Porzingis
A reminder come on Lakers win three straight just like the trailblazers Did they different from the Mavericks and win game seven I still believe I know of the Lakers know when I’m gonna get a clown in the comments
Wow Dirk was so fast when he was younger.
Bruh yall see his speed at 4:30!
Where the hell did Porzingis fans get this idea that Prime Dirk was somehow not as athletic and fast as Porzingis?
Seriously, look at these games, are you really trying to tell me Dirk is slower and less agile than Porzingis? Nonsense
haha agree
+superlucci
so true
Porzingis will never be dirk, and no way in hell he will ever be better than dirk in his prime. Stupid porzingis fans, NYC fans always trying to act like their shit is better including players on their teams. Porzingis will always be a wannabe dirk, and that's about it.
Very true but Porzingis has a great potential to be as good as Dirk both are very humble and great basketball players
Slow down buddy, Porzingis wish he could be on Dirk level and single handedly destroy the NBA in 2011!!
For whatever reason both fans and the media have bought into the narrative that Dirk was always slow, nonathletic, and could never play defense. Anyone who watched his younger years knows that's bullshit. He was never a power player or a great defender, but the dude could run like a deer as a 7 footer and had great footwork. There's a reason he's top 10 in scoring all-time and went to the playoffs almost every year of his career, and it's not just because he was a great shooter. Guy was a beast all around on offense and didn't become a real defensive liability until way later in his career.
Toadvine9 This is spot on 💯💯
Exactly, although I don't know what happened to Dirk that made him so slow. I just looked at Melo vs Dirk in 2009, and goddamn Dirk was so ridiculously slow that it took him like five seconds to retrieve a ball that got poked in the half-court. Compare that to this video, where Dirk's able to out-run people on fastbreak. While I still found his body fakes and control to be nowhere near the most coordinated players, his lateral speed was very, very good.
people saying Dirk is not athletic hasn't watched these games of the past... shame on them
"only 24 years old" how time flies.
Damn he was fast!
Man. Smh. Watchin dirk run like this compared to how he moves now is like night and day.
he looks pathetic now....had to watch this video to remember how nice he was
4:32 I must be bugging, this man dirk running fast af.
Love way Dirk plays .just great
I knew he changed his shot and gave it more of an arc as time grew, but his shot looked NOICE
46 points from Game 1 2003 portland plz thx!
Nowitzki is the latest star that is getting disrespected by new fans.
awesome to see dirk running the floor like a deer
Never cease to amazed me how humble this guys is...
man I miss bill walton, he looked at basketball different from most people. It's awesome hearing him talk about dirk, he knew he was going to be something special.
Thank U so much .. my Friend . Friendly , Throwback highlights For Dirk Legend
wow,as a Mavs fan you get used to how things are now and then you come across one of these videos and realize...man Dirk was pretty damn quick back in the day
Anyone else thinks that Dirk Nowitzki looks like WWE Legend, Edge.
0:38 Dirk, The Ball the Ball haha Legend.
Everybody compares Porzingis to Dirk. And that's ok. They have a lot similarities in their game but Dirk was a loooooot quicker with and without the ball than Kristaps! also quicker realase! He was born shooter / scorer!
Why does 2003 look like 1984
+Hendrik Füllgraf Three letters... VCR
here watching this to give me hope in the Lakers that they can comeback from a 3-0 deficit.
This is awesome! Please keep em coming! I really loved the 07 highlights you uploaded the other day. Word love to see his 46 from game one of this series if you can get your hands on it
Oh My God! How did he do that? @0:18
Dirk my man, you are awesome.
Wow! He's shooting technique changed much over the years.
it sure did! he looked so raw here and yet no other forward was doing what he was doing!
if dirk tried to do that move at 0:15 his legs would break right now
Please do more of THEESE !!!
If dirk invented his dirk-shot earlier in his career, he is already a champion!
nash + Nowitzki = game over!
Steve STAYED finding Dirk, My God.
he's been humble even on his peak
If Nash and Nowitzki stayed together ... they are a forcee to be reckoned with .... if the Mavs only build around this 2 and not just Dirk ... they could have won multiple rings
The Mavericks became a better team when they let Nash walk. The Mavs won 58, 60 and 67 games in the 3 seasons following Nash' departure
can't be guarded
Can you please upload game 1 of this series when Dirk scored 46 points? Thank you!
only dirk!!!
Do you guys have more Dirk highlights from the early 2000's? He had a lot of 30+ and 40+ points playoff games
Yeah it's just so sad tho that we don't have at least 2 more rings with the type of teams Dirk has had in the past. Good thing he finally brought one home for us in 2011 and thank God i was there to watch it.
+Bryce Harris That was tough for Dirk to win a ring because it was always Lakers/Spurs back then. I think Dirk would have had 3 rings. 1 with Steve Nash/Michael Finely or 2 if they kept them all together because they were the big 3! 2007 would have won a championship because they were #1 seed but got blown out by Golden State when Don Nelson was coaching that team but they loss because Don knew the Mavs plays when he was the coach. 2006 was their chance remember? Lead the series 2-0 over Miami but loss series 4-2. I'm glad 2011 was our yr!
I agree, and the 06 finals still burn even till this day.
06 they had that when leading series 2-0 over Miami but then they tied series 2-2 playing in Miami 3 straight lol & trailed it 2-3! Dirk would have 2-3 rings
Man dirk was not fuckin soft at all
That's the narrative of casuals who watched only highlights. Dirk in 2000 to 2014 is banging and bruising down the low post.
If you look closely at 4:32, you can see a speed demon
Serious question. How'd his english get so good so fast? Lol
Holy shit... Dirk was freakin fast for a 7 footer... Look at this Porzingis and tell me your faster.... .... ....
the real small forward can do that offense style
just watched mavs vs port game the other day and then i watched this now. and was like, wtf! that wasnt nowitzki this is #faster #quicker ohh aging jus sucked. Dirk>Porzingis
*sucks*
A reminder come on Lakers win three straight just like the trailblazers Did they different from the Mavericks and win game seven I still believe I know of the Lakers know when I’m gonna get a clown in the comments
i forgot dirk could actually hoop.
That’s low man. The guy is an all time great.