Quote by Rick Carlisle (about Dirk Nowitzki, 2011, Dallas Mavericks)

Quote by Rick Carlisle (about Dirk Nowitzki, 2011, Dallas Mavericks)

Ten time all-star, 2007 league-MVP, 2011 finals-MVP.
One day soon we'll have a statue outside the AAC.
Without question, the greatest player in Maverick's history: Dirk Nowitzki.

Rick Carlisle (as coach for Dallas Mavericks) - NBA World Champion Ring Ceremony 2011

Dirk Nowitzki 2011 Dallas Mavericks

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