Nowitzki builds statue in Dallas

Dallas Mavericks inaugurate a statue made in honor of the Germans Dirk Nowitzkifranchise legend, on Christmas Day this year, the eve of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Making a memorial statue Nowitzki It was announced by the owner last January Mavsmark Cubanthe team announced this Friday that the ceremony will begin at 11:00 local time, two and a half hours before Christmas. American Airlines Center Prevent clashes with Slovenian Luca Doncic and lebron james.

“Dark has done so much for our game and our city.To show our appreciation, may his legacy and jump shot be remembered forever in Dallas. Want to. Cuban In a statement collected by the CBS network.

of Mavericks They honored Nowitzki, who is already 44 years old, by retiring his historic number 41. Nowitzki is the fourth Mavericks player to have his number retired by the organization, following Brad Davis, 15, Roland Blackman, 22, and Derek Harper, 12.

The German spent his entire career Dallas They defeated the Mavericks to become NBA champions in 2011. Miami heat from lebron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosch.

He Mavs Some performances for history in those finals where he was named MVP.

The player continues to hold several records. NBA at the time of Mavericks. Nowitzki He is the most points-scoring foreigner in the NBA with 31,560 and has the most seasons with the same franchise with 21 seasons and over 20 seasons. Kobe Bryant and Los Angeles lakers.