Why Dirk Nowitzki Is The Most Underrated NBA Star Of All Time

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  • @SSJRome
    @SSJRome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2608

    Dirk was the the definition of a “man on a mission” this year.

    • @RADIOACTIVEYOUTH
      @RADIOACTIVEYOUTH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      ssimpson11234 pssshhh...the 2019 raptors was better than them

    • @fizzo092
      @fizzo092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +147

      RealNPoetic Not necessarily, Dirk had himself the Raptors had one of the best lineups in the league

    • @prochokepoint994
      @prochokepoint994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +362

      Static_fizzo plus kawhi took on a wounded warriors squad, dirk took on Kobe, KD, and lebrons big 3. Absolutely crazy

    • @SSJRome
      @SSJRome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      RealNPoetic i mean of course

    • @365Cani
      @365Cani 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@prochokepoint994 The teams Kawhi beat were better.

  • @bastiha9168
    @bastiha9168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2664

    In this championship run
    Dirk beat the blazers and a young Roy,
    swept the former back-to-back champion Lakers with Kobe,
    Dominated the thunders in the WCF with a young trio of Russ Harden and KD
    And completed this all time great run with beating the super team from Miami💪🏿
    On his way he to the championship he defeated at least 8 future Hall of Famer👀
    #GermanJesus🇩🇪

    • @charlesjames1702
      @charlesjames1702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Basti Ha Roy was more injured than young

    • @yunopepper76
      @yunopepper76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He doesn’t deserve it should give it to curry

    • @jobro7770
      @jobro7770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      @@yunopepper76 what???

    • @bastiha9168
      @bastiha9168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @@yunopepper76 😂😂 what

    • @thebutlerdidit365
      @thebutlerdidit365 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Basti Ha
      What makes this sweeter is he was the only Allstar on his team

  • @cyber6sapien
    @cyber6sapien 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1741

    This is the playoff run that ESPN likes to pretend doesn't exist.

    • @norvinzor
      @norvinzor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      Because Lebron Paid them not to

    • @tigerhoods7927
      @tigerhoods7927 4 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      Lol you mean LEspn

    • @pawnsicle4738
      @pawnsicle4738 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      cyber6sapien yesh because it wasn’t La, Miami or New York

    • @zerocal76
      @zerocal76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@pawnsicle4738 What are you talking about? It hasn't been New York since the 90s lol

    • @pawnsicle4738
      @pawnsicle4738 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      zerocal76 they’re still obsessed with any big market team and refuse to allow NY to be bad in peace

  • @jaba06
    @jaba06 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1761

    Never forget what JVG said during that Thunder series... "If I'm Serge Ibaka, I'm naming my first son Dirk." lmao

    • @DHILLA-yz4rx
      @DHILLA-yz4rx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      That was so disrespectful! 😂

    • @maximillianschauer1439
      @maximillianschauer1439 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      LMFAO Serge realy tried too. Oh the disrespect 🤣

    • @Grown_B
      @Grown_B 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Pmfao

    • @dhay03
      @dhay03 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wasn’t that Mark Jackson that said that though? I could be wrong.

    • @kaiser741
      @kaiser741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahahahahaha I remember that

  • @Absjdkosmwnskxvd
    @Absjdkosmwnskxvd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +769

    Dirk beat Kobe, LEBRON and KD in the same damn year. That’s crazy!

    • @KP-zh5dw
      @KP-zh5dw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Luis Flores and ppl say KG was better 😆

    • @christiansmith7254
      @christiansmith7254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      And D wade, and harden, and russ

    • @thomasward1539
      @thomasward1539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      thats just it...he had a great career and had that one year where it all worked together...the whole team finally helped him. both jasons, marion and the rest....i usually dont like it when just one guy gets the spotlight in a teamsport....but he did deserve it

    • @christiansmith7254
      @christiansmith7254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@thomasward1539 Dirk was the only SUPERSTAR on tha team....but that was probably the last TEAM championship in the NBA. Might now be able to say the raptors too. But everyone on that team played a crucial role. Not just terry and kidd....but Chandler, Stevenson, and Barea were absolutely crucial as well. Was a great team title.

    • @vongolaboii
      @vongolaboii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Tanmay Jamwal nah

  • @AragornRespecter
    @AragornRespecter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +354

    The best part about him was that he stuck with his team for all 21 years of his career.

    • @jackcayman9841
      @jackcayman9841 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      He didnt sY he was stuck. He said he stuck with his team. A little difference there bud

    • @krizaey8782
      @krizaey8782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Unlike KD...

    • @manny6669
      @manny6669 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@krizaey8782 or bron

    • @tankshot3256
      @tankshot3256 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unbreakable

  • @b.hessing1182
    @b.hessing1182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1416

    Dirk: *Shoots 24 free throws in a game*
    Harden: *Hmmmmm....*

    • @noelaquinosalinas6445
      @noelaquinosalinas6445 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Underrated comments

    • @davewu8938
      @davewu8938 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Harden: Hold my Beard

    • @daviddamasiewicz5954
      @daviddamasiewicz5954 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Prince Rakeem it was a playoffs rekord not regular season, we might never see harden do it in the playoffs ;)

    • @FrYLocK41
      @FrYLocK41 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Dirk earned those free throws while Harden cheats on his. Besides, Dirk only shot that many free throws once the whole playoff run while Harden gets 20+ free throws almost regularly. Plus, Harden is a PROVEN CHOKER.

    • @daviddamasiewicz5954
      @daviddamasiewicz5954 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FrYLocK41 true

  • @h2lo704
    @h2lo704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +507

    It's nice to see Dirk moving with cartilage in his knees again.

    • @VVVY777
      @VVVY777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I didn't know he had bone-one-bone like Roy. Source? Dirk's career ended because the ankle he uses for the 1-leg fade simply gave out- he would sink into the ankle and it hurt like a MF. According to sources, it kept hurting Dirk 1 year into retirement.

    • @santiagobarbesin8649
      @santiagobarbesin8649 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@VVVY777 i believe its a joke buddy

    • @cia6520
      @cia6520 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@santiagobarbesin8649 no i think dirk actually got injured

    • @drows3y_tiger344
      @drows3y_tiger344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Crab God I think the original poster was saying it's nice seeing Dirk not move as stiff as he did his last few years in the league.

    • @tobiasbengtsson2112
      @tobiasbengtsson2112 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      77 he isn’t even into 1 year of retirement

  • @buoyed06
    @buoyed06 4 ปีที่แล้ว +650

    Dirk puts the “Lone Star” in The Lone Star State

    • @fizzo092
      @fizzo092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Daniel Bui LMFAO

    • @hex-2748
      @hex-2748 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      He's got a great team. They compliment each other. As the other former stars are about to fall, they managed to get a ring before retiring. Stojakovic, Terry, Kidd, Chandler, Marion. You're not an NBA fan of 2000's if you didn't know them. Solid contribution from them. Their team defense held just enough for Dirk to nail dagger after dagger. Dirk was so highlighted in this playoff run because of his unimaginable offensive performance. But overall every Mavs contributed to this improbable run.

    • @welpyeet8307
      @welpyeet8307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hex-2748 no

    • @RickyPro888
      @RickyPro888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Hector Ritualo sure everyone contributed, but by 2011 most of the players you mention were ageing and close to retirement. They were “2000’s” players, not 2010’s players. Nowitzki carried the scoring massively these playoffs. He was at least 60% of the reason they won that year

    • @buoyed06
      @buoyed06 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Hector Ritualo i’m not saying that they didn’t contributed i’m just saying in a league where super teams of multiple stars were formed to win championships (which many of them didn’t) Dirk was able to be the only true “star” of the team

  • @hex-2748
    @hex-2748 4 ปีที่แล้ว +433

    His most unstoppable moment was a game vs okc where his shots looks like maxed out game sliders. Like holy shit he is a human cheatcode! He can't miss.

    • @chrissullivan6572
      @chrissullivan6572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      He hit some ridiculous shots all playoffs.

    • @akoCmudshake
      @akoCmudshake 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      That game 1, he made Ibaka his bitch.

    • @theawesomewillyt
      @theawesomewillyt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It was like KD in 2k13, you can knock him down, foul him, whatever you want. It’s still gonna kiss off the glass and go in. Jesus with a basketball

    • @NMeyer-kq3zy
      @NMeyer-kq3zy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had Midorima flashbacks looking at his game and this comment.

    • @deusexmachina1253
      @deusexmachina1253 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      A 7ft tall who use his skills.. instead of dunk dunk dunk dunk dunk dunk...

  • @jackiemoon8686
    @jackiemoon8686 4 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    People forget how good dirk was... one of 7 ALL TIME with 30k points absolute legend

    • @vghhuttyyy5414
      @vghhuttyyy5414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah and if he used the 3 piunt line more he could be like a top 3 all time score

    • @havelthedeadinside1799
      @havelthedeadinside1799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vghhuttyyy5414 that's what's insane, Dirk was unbelievable at the 3 point line, but hes also 7 foot so coach wasn't going to have him chuck 3s like he's curry, that's what makes him truly one of a kind, you can't find any other 7footer who not only can run up the rim the way he did or hit you with his one leg fade away but can also drop a 3 better than half the league

  • @enkeltrik9330
    @enkeltrik9330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +518

    I'm still waiting for the advanced metric that allows us to count shots with a hand in one's face. Dirk must have set the playoff record back then.

    • @metalsadman
      @metalsadman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      he's one of a kind lol, since he's a 7 footer with an unguardable fadeaway shot.

    • @will8831
      @will8831 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Kobe might have him beat out lol

    • @sadenuttie2234
      @sadenuttie2234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      metalsadman ahem, porzingus

    • @austheboss1156
      @austheboss1156 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts he’s literally the living version of good defense better offense

    • @unoco.5825
      @unoco.5825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@will8831 Yep Kobe Might have beat out dirk, He shot Triple teamed Almost falling to the ground shots, But dirk is likely A close second

  • @BasketballJunkie1324
    @BasketballJunkie1324 4 ปีที่แล้ว +495

    Top 10 playoff run from an individual, ever.

    • @allrooooooight
      @allrooooooight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      top 10 only ?!?!?!?!?!?!

    • @fizzo092
      @fizzo092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Kobe Bean The GOAT Top 1, name me others please

    • @bjornlakenstrazen2186
      @bjornlakenstrazen2186 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Top 5 id say.
      No particular order
      Dirk 2011
      Kawhi 2019
      Kobe 2009
      Shaq 2001
      Duncan 03

    • @absolutejazz1676
      @absolutejazz1676 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      @@bjornlakenstrazen2186 kawhi playoff run last year is really overrated

    • @bjornlakenstrazen2186
      @bjornlakenstrazen2186 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@absolutejazz1676 whats your top 10?

  • @deanmetcalf1381
    @deanmetcalf1381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +248

    Even though he was 3/4 inches bigger than most of his defenders there was still some hella contested shots he just drained with ease

  • @miharudl9849
    @miharudl9849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    This is one of the favorite championships. I was really happy for Dirk, Kidd, Marrion and Terry. This Mavericks team also played like a team. And when you look who they had to defeat to get the trophy is just incredible. Coming from Lakers fan

    • @matthewfernandez9845
      @matthewfernandez9845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I cried when I was watching that game and when Dirk ran to the locker room. Good thing I was watching alone at home. To witness a great person like Dirk fulfill his lifelong mission is a gift.

    • @miharudl9849
      @miharudl9849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Matthew Fernandez He really deserved this championship. And how unselfish player he was, how much money did he gave up, so that Dallas could sign other players. And why I respect him so much, because he stayed loyal to one franchise his entire career, you don’t see that any more

  • @HereticSheef
    @HereticSheef 4 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    Hand down, Man down
    MAMA ! THERE GOES THAT MAN

  • @Coff1nf33der
    @Coff1nf33der 4 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    When I read the title, I was afraid I was recommended another video I had seen a million times before. Pleasantly surprised that even now people can give Dirk his due credit.

    • @aldinmajstoric1352
      @aldinmajstoric1352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Top 15 all time no doubt and by far the best European ever. But Luka is coming for that title

  • @joerick8388
    @joerick8388 4 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Dirk, an ALL TIMER😉

  • @grandpa203
    @grandpa203 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Someone said Dirk beat a prime kobe, 3 MVP's and the big 3 all in the playoffs.....legendary

    • @JohnWickPotter
      @JohnWickPotter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Five MVPs. Harden. KD. Russ. LBJ. Kobe.

    • @seim6654
      @seim6654 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Add D wade on list as Final's MVP and Ron Artest since he won Most defensive player award back in 2003-2004 season, damn..

    • @Texan45
      @Texan45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kobe was incredibly close to getting past his prime. Only 2 seasons later, he'd become riddled with injuries. Unfortunately, that's how the last 3 seasons of his career went. Injury after injury.

    • @grandpa203
      @grandpa203 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Texan45 seeing as Dirk and Kobe was around the same age that's no excuse.

  • @imhotepnixon
    @imhotepnixon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Dirk will always be my favorite player

  • @Coach_Vedo
    @Coach_Vedo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    "On a good day, Anthony is 3 inch shorter than Dirk" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @bballbreakdown
      @bballbreakdown  4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      🙃😂🤣😅

    • @Jimmy-sw8pv
      @Jimmy-sw8pv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      that's both a "that's what she said" and a "pause" moment

  • @mosnaidei
    @mosnaidei 4 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    I remember watching your breakdowns of this series back in 2011 when I was in high school lol. Graduated University and got a job since then but it still kinda feels like yesterday when I started watching this channel. Thanks for all the great content over the years.

  • @docmalice
    @docmalice 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I can still remember predictions on the playoffs back then. Most of sports analyst gave 4-2 or 4-1 to the blazers. They didnt give him a chance from the start! Ultimate underdog story.

    • @kaiser741
      @kaiser741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      YESSS YESS I agree. Also remembered how Chris webber is a definite hater of dirk lmao

    • @TituzzzD
      @TituzzzD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I also still remember that the ESPN experts predicted every round that Dallas will lose. From the first round to the finals. It was a bad look for ESPN.

    • @DoPtRiGGa
      @DoPtRiGGa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lakers were predicted to sweep Dallas, oh how the mighty fall

  • @SweetChariotOfFire
    @SweetChariotOfFire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I’m a simple Dallas Mavericks fan, I see Dirk, and I immediately click n like.

  • @decafrutbeer908
    @decafrutbeer908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    HAD TO CLICK IMMEDIATELY

    • @DontTakeCrack
      @DontTakeCrack 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol, yep that's what clickbait titles do. the more accurate title is "Why did Dirk shoot so many 2's? This is my question but I can't answer it."

    • @deusexmachina1253
      @deusexmachina1253 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A 7ft tall who use his skills.. instead of dunk dunk dunk dunk dunk dunk...

  • @SuperTheTman
    @SuperTheTman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    My #1 favorite player of all time, shaped the era of shooting big men and took Lebron off of his throne in 2011. What an amazing player AND a wonderful person.

  • @harveybayaebon6341
    @harveybayaebon6341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I remember those times when a kid like me wanted to learn post-ups and mid-range shooting because of Dirk. Nowadays all kids wanted to shoot threes and dribble.

    • @bballbreakdown
      @bballbreakdown  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Facts

    • @AnonYmouSchris19
      @AnonYmouSchris19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wanted to do fancy dribbles and dunk because of A.I. and Vince Carter.

    • @DrTrinh92
      @DrTrinh92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Man, the amount of times I've used the upfake, turnaround, off the board jumper...Dirk and TD right there

    • @bonsai_wolverine
      @bonsai_wolverine 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I started playing/watching basketball during the Conference Finals that year, so my first go-to move was that one-legged fadeaway in the post and mid range.

  • @Acostapaull
    @Acostapaull 4 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    Also deserve to be mentioned that he play with the flu in the finals.

    • @freshevo
      @freshevo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      MJ - "Goat shit"

    • @Wild1KY
      @Wild1KY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes he did! Lebron & Wade Joked. But Dirk got the last laugh 😆

  • @michaelboyles714
    @michaelboyles714 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    That was one of my favorite finals. Never really a mavs fan, but Dirk is was always fun and him beating the super team was great, especially after the last time he faced the heat in the finals.

    • @ThuanTran-nv9yb
      @ThuanTran-nv9yb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most of nba fans were quietly cheering for the Mavs. I've been a fan since moving to the DFW area over 20 yrs ago.

  • @arroldjanpineda4860
    @arroldjanpineda4860 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m a huge Mavs and I’ve got to say you were wrong. It was a “TEAM” effort! Dirk needed all of them to win the title and the team needed Dirk in clutch moments and he delivered. This 2011 Champions are what a TEAM is!

  • @Goxilla
    @Goxilla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Looks like a game of horse on HoF difficulty and yet he swished so many of those shots

    • @fizzo092
      @fizzo092 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gozilla I see you play 2k

    • @tjfrye11
      @tjfrye11 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      nah if it were on hof difficulty, he'd never make a shot with 2ks broken gameplay

    • @FoxyChariot
      @FoxyChariot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TJ Frye HOF literally makes the game hard for no reason. All Star or Pro is the best way to play.

    • @gameimprovements4347
      @gameimprovements4347 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FoxyChariot So true bro. Me and my buddy been playing since 2K6 and ever since we've been playing 2K19 and 2K20 I've been trash when I could usually make a shot or two on Pro/ All-star. I kept re-enforcing my confidence, telling myself "dude you know your better than this. You'll hit the next one and get into rhythm" but it never happened lol. Around Christmas this I asked him "how could they release a game where you can't even make a shot"? He says "it's on HOF" lol.

    • @deusexmachina1253
      @deusexmachina1253 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      A 7ft tall who use his skills.. instead of dunk dunk dunk dunk dunk dunk...

  • @christianhall127
    @christianhall127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    People forget how good this Mavs team was in the regular season before Caron Butler went down. They were on pace for over 60 wins

  • @quaadree9003
    @quaadree9003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Greatest playoff run ever. They knocked off some tough ass teams

  • @draspen
    @draspen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Kidd, Chandler, Marion, Peja, Terry, Barea, Stevenson my favorite supporting cast in history of bball.

    • @thasickness69
      @thasickness69 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mavericks legends for all time

  • @marianpazdzioch6536
    @marianpazdzioch6536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It's incredible seeing how different was the game only 9 years ago. It's crazy.

  • @akebo92
    @akebo92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    After that series, nobody called that German boy soft; gawdam one of the greatest playoff runs ever!

  • @adrianjohnson1155
    @adrianjohnson1155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dirk is/was a superstar. His turnaround jumper was as impressive as MJ's in his prime. Dirk was an absolute maniac.

  • @bryand8879
    @bryand8879 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jason Kidd running the offense, controlling the pace, dictating spacing, making sure Dirk got the ball in the spots he wants, all while maintaining patience was masterful to watch. There were virtually no mental errors and they always played to their strengths on high IQ plays even in crunch time. He deserves more credit.

    • @MrJlaklak
      @MrJlaklak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm impressed more on how this 38yrs past prime when he shutdown LeBron.

    • @abduugas
      @abduugas 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bryan D No, Jason Terry was his wingman those playoffs.

    • @earth2death
      @earth2death ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@abduugasdude said nothing about Kidd being a wingman he was explaining how he loved kidds play at the point.....

  • @neiloscarsalac9310
    @neiloscarsalac9310 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    this was one of my first memories watching basketball, i remember coming after school quickly just to watch dirk play

  • @jordankarl6463
    @jordankarl6463 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One of the best playoff runs we’ve ever seen

  • @IveBeenChris
    @IveBeenChris 4 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Y’all remember when Lequeen Lames and DWade was coughing mocking Dirk’s flu?????? 😂 Dirk came out and humble these phonys.....

    • @Texan45
      @Texan45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That was low. Even for great mufukas like them, that was low.

  • @darylp2380
    @darylp2380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    In this Playoff run:
    DIrk bested:
    Kobe
    KD
    Lebron
    DAMN.

    • @AndrewL31413
      @AndrewL31413 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Swept the defending champion lakers. Owned them, in every game. I think they won by almost 40 the last game.

    • @SweetChariotOfFire
      @SweetChariotOfFire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He bested Lamarcus Aldridge, Brandon Roy, Kobe, Pau Gasol, KD, Harden, Russell Westbrook, Bosh, Dwayne Wade, and Lebron. Damn...

    • @AndrewL31413
      @AndrewL31413 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      QUEENDOM Tim Donaghy admired the refs had it out of Cuban that year. It’s was obvious to see it. GSW’s head coach was don Nelson, the guy who developed Dirk and coached the mavs before. He definitely knew dirk inside and out so.

    • @maximusorbis2548
      @maximusorbis2548 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @QUEENDOM Refs in the dwade game

  • @kervincerl3335
    @kervincerl3335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm so glad you had that lefty hook in this video! I remember being astounded that he had that in his bag enough to hit it in the clutch like that.

    • @bballbreakdown
      @bballbreakdown  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He shoots soooo many shots lefty near the hoop

  • @kuruptzZz
    @kuruptzZz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dirk really is one of the greatest. He upped the bar so much for big men in the NBA. Unguardable legend

  • @EWCMILK
    @EWCMILK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    the amount of jumpers scored by dirk these playoffs, beautiful to watch. Amazing shooting display by the veteran core of dirk terry, marion, peja, stevenson, barea and even brian cardinal while chandler and haywood on rebounding and defensive duty. the team was one of a kind filled with matured, skilled, experienced, high IQ players. desperate and destined to win while realizing this was their last chance at a title shot at that point of their careers. so they pushed, put the foot down and it worked magically in their favour/favor. the assembly of each lineup was well balanced and the chemistry was through the roof. unbelievable run, unforgettable also. i consider 2011 champion mavs the most legit, hard earned title winners of the last decade at the least along with the 2014 sa spurs. if i was mark cuban, id go over the cap and resigned every team free agent for 2012 season. but im really glad that this squad of legends got a ring, well deserved!

    • @dextew69
      @dextew69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That cardinal dude took on prime lebron. Respect

  • @saucewalka3801
    @saucewalka3801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Coach Carlisle does a great job putting his players in a position to succeed, never mind having the trust of his owner..
    Dallas one of the classiest organisations out there.

  • @neganjames8345
    @neganjames8345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Prime dirk has the best fade away

    • @yunopepper76
      @yunopepper76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2nd Curry is the 1st

    • @skidlinerz
      @skidlinerz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@yunopepper76 NO just stop 🤦‍♂️

    • @AntwoneAntJackson
      @AntwoneAntJackson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@skidlinerz lmao Kobe is 2 bro Jordan is 2.1 😉

    • @ohwell118
      @ohwell118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yunopepper76 sorry bro, but point guards shouldn't even make the top 50 in terms of the best fade away jump shots, no disrespect to Chef Curry, but he did moving set shots, fadeaway is more post playing. Even the Klaw has a great fade

    • @fizzo092
      @fizzo092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mr Pepper Is this Flightreacts Alt

  • @sparty007
    @sparty007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was the best sweetest run I’ve ever seen in NBA live on TV. Sweet memories, super thrilling and nostalgic!

  • @ArcadianGenesis
    @ArcadianGenesis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Let's not forget his 2006 playoff run, either.

    • @JohnWickPotter
      @JohnWickPotter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah when we were shafted in the finals

    • @CuriousDaeron
      @CuriousDaeron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, i remember that clearly. Dwade shooting 200 total free throws i think.

    • @localmilfchaser6938
      @localmilfchaser6938 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Daniel G. Tan dirk is better

  • @ZandyboyRuffyFan
    @ZandyboyRuffyFan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not just his technique but personality as well. I grew up close to where his home in germany is. One day I just randomly met him on a court. We chatted a little. Played a quick game of 21 (he annihalted me) and then he just proceded with some casual throwing. Just an amazing guy

  • @andrewcalean7992
    @andrewcalean7992 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Coming from a laker fan ... but damn this was a historic run by the Mavericks ! RESPECT ✊🏾

  • @jefffuhr2393
    @jefffuhr2393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well done Coach Nick. Thanks for showcasing these brilliant memories. Every man on this squad, from Dirk and Jet and Kidd and Tyson, JJ, #00 Marion, Deshawn, Peja, and the rest, to the Custodian, Brian Cardinal, was needed to make this happen. But Dirk was otherworldly.

  • @websalsero
    @websalsero 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It was a amazing run from Dirk! I'm glad more and more people recognizes what he did in 2011! It was incredible!

  • @jonathanriojas2177
    @jonathanriojas2177 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always love players shooting the Dirk fadeaway and honestly i love it more when they shoot it and miss it. I miss Dirk man :/

  • @HelgeStrichen
    @HelgeStrichen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    He was like a reverse uncle drew back then. Nba player with grandpa athleticism

  • @robinb7288
    @robinb7288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Man, yesterday i watched dirk 2011 highlites and wished that there would be a cool video from you about the 2011 playoffs.
    God is real!

  • @JobeyMix
    @JobeyMix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dirk had been running after that title for years!

  • @AntwoneAntJackson
    @AntwoneAntJackson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    0:58 Look at this man. Fading like a guard 😂😂. Completely unguardable.

  • @BBaIL
    @BBaIL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Those young kids today don't know how good he was and how great/meaningful his one championship is 🏆

    • @yunopepper76
      @yunopepper76 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He doesn’t deserve it should’ve given it to curry

    • @BBaIL
      @BBaIL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's what I'm talking about, no idea what they are talking about.

    • @365Cani
      @365Cani 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BBaIL Well these young kids were still in their daddy's nut-sack when it happened.

  • @justtimes9257
    @justtimes9257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    great breakdown on dirk impact in the finals

  • @TheRealBeatMaster
    @TheRealBeatMaster 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This championship run was the purpose of his whole 21 years in Dallas. Simply an otherworldly performance!

    • @erichan6985
      @erichan6985 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shit was crazy . That team was one of the best in history . Dirk gave it to em

  • @KiLlAh1516
    @KiLlAh1516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG DIRK WAS MAJESTIC THAT PLAYOFFS RUN!

  • @FoxyChariot
    @FoxyChariot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That “Lone Star” line was a nice touch.

  • @danieltravis5082
    @danieltravis5082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember dirk balling out, but thanks for the stats coach Nick.
    It really puts in perspective how superlative dirk was that year.

  • @hoodiedm6780
    @hoodiedm6780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Top 3 PF of all time

    • @yunopepper76
      @yunopepper76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Nah Curry is number one

    • @MonstorOrc
      @MonstorOrc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@yunopepper76 you stupid curry plays point guard

    • @hoodiedm6780
      @hoodiedm6780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@yunopepper76 lOoK aT StEpH cUrRy mAn

    • @hoodiedm6780
      @hoodiedm6780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MonstorOrc Nah really

    • @killuminatisouls
      @killuminatisouls 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Dirk is the best pf ever

  • @JobeyMix
    @JobeyMix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Legend Are Forever! DIRK is incredible! Amazing

  • @rabinmaharjan3995
    @rabinmaharjan3995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This still one of my favourite classic teams in 2k

  • @estebanespino2911
    @estebanespino2911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been waiting for someone to show Dirk some love.

  • @ab-15188
    @ab-15188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Coronavirus: I'm about to destroy everyone's whole career
    Coach Nick: *Hold my Dirk's fadeaway*

  • @marcelballer4life417
    @marcelballer4life417 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I've getting goosebumps every single time I see this classic throwback footage by our German Wonderkind.
    Appreciate your effort on this video.
    BTW: I'm in the conversation coach Nick
    Greetings from Marcel 🏀🔥🇩🇪✌️🏆

  • @JWiLL0255
    @JWiLL0255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Easily the best title run I've ever watched (disregarding my bias for last year as a Raps fan).
    I remember during the run I counted over 100 seasons of NBA basketball played across their roster, with no title. So many players getting their just due, not only Dirk. Terry, Peja, Kidd, Marion & Barea were all incredible and earned those rings.

  • @wowo29
    @wowo29 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great vid, I remember gm 1 of that western conference finals where Dirk destroyed Ibaka and how we went 24-24 from FT, he was laser focused to get back to the finals, it would've been cool if you included how they came back down 15 against the Lakers in game 1. What an incredible run by Dirk and the Mavs that year.

    • @kaiser741
      @kaiser741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He made comeback in OKC too, game 4. And then greatest comback game in the finals, game 2.

    • @wowo29
      @wowo29 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kaiser741 correct, but coach Nick mentioned the game 4 comeback and I think the finals game 2 comeback is a lot more well known, but game 1 against the lakers i believe Dallas was down 15 with 9 to go

  • @jonchappell3607
    @jonchappell3607 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    “if i’m serge ibaka, i’m naming my first son dirk” -jeff van gundy after dirk dropped 48 points on him

  • @justinlai5047
    @justinlai5047 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    my favorite playoffs of all time, not even a mavs fan but dirk literally just put the team on his back

  • @thirdworldTrini
    @thirdworldTrini 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I remember watching this Mavs team go thru the best that they were offered and dropped bodies all over the damn place.... I learned Dirk's one legged fade away after seeing him kill off everyone with it

  • @goingforawalk5
    @goingforawalk5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His scoring moves are incredible. His ability to use his body to get separation to get a good shot off anytime on offense, and he also gets low and finishes strong inside.

  • @losjorgos
    @losjorgos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dirk's movement is so stiff and awkward, but so effective and he's got a fabulous soft touch. there is a book about this high arc shot and the math involved. he practiced this until he dropped. this shows how great technique comes from repetitions. training, training, training.

    • @tjfrye11
      @tjfrye11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i wouldn't say it's stiff, but it definitely looks unassuming, like he's trying to trick the d into thinking he's not a threat.

    • @dexarceo821
      @dexarceo821 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup, he's 33 around this time so it's obvious some of his moves look stiff. But 2000 - 2007 Dirk was on a different level. He was KD before KD came along.

  • @janj09
    @janj09 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Game 4 vs OKC is one of the greatest individual playoff efforts I've ever seen. That man refused to lose

  • @hwnight2985
    @hwnight2985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Now I wanna to see this 2011 mavs vs 2019 raptors...that would be a GOAT finals series!

    • @KP-zh5dw
      @KP-zh5dw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HW Night raptors beat a weak gsw roster Mavericks beat every team at 100%

    • @brigs247__8
      @brigs247__8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Raptors got lucky, warriors were underpowered. If KD didnt get injured in the final game, they would've got both 6 and 7 and won.
      Saying this as a neutral NBA fan.

  • @lionel4079
    @lionel4079 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a german this Video makes me smile :). Thanks for honoring our big guy. Great Video!

  • @michaelwatkins9479
    @michaelwatkins9479 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was in 9th grade when this run happened. Made me truly fall in love with the game.

  • @DwainDwight
    @DwainDwight 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dirk was single minded & focused. on a roll, in the zone. awesome to watch. thanks. legend guy.

  • @lorenzmirow9261
    @lorenzmirow9261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a proud moment in German sports history! Greatest German athlete of all time ❤️

  • @XconTV
    @XconTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i will never get tired of watching this..

  • @LegitPlays777
    @LegitPlays777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Everyone wants to hate on Lebron for losing but now that I look at it... No one was able to stop Dirk like wow

  • @twiss9341
    @twiss9341 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dirk was a BEAST that playoffs :00000. Cheers for the Vid Coach. Always appreciate it

  • @renznarida3700
    @renznarida3700 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sweetest victory for the mavs here :)

  • @kdog-ft1mp
    @kdog-ft1mp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was 7 years old not really into the nba at this time and I was a New York fan but i remember seeing it was the playoffs and i watched Dirk dissect the Lakers and I was like wow this guys amazing than I got sicks for a week and a half so I dont remember the okc series than I remember the Miami series and I saw the mavs were counted to loose in 6 and i was like have you seen this team how is that possible even as a person who lives in florida and never watched basically up to that point i rooted for the Mavs while my Aunt and grandparents were for the Heat and man the memories I'll never understand how the Mavs went under the radar

  • @alien4ever
    @alien4ever 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dirk was 32 that year and was considered past his prime or was at the end of his peak so that really was his last chance to win it all.
    Kinda sad that a lot of young fans don't know how agile and athletic Dirk was in his prime: th-cam.com/play/PL5M3pbQwo6Ly6mT54yKyPgq5cNrcsj3Zx.html

    • @lyhthegreat
      @lyhthegreat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      bcos dirk was a pioneer in an era where big men do not usually shoot from long range.

  • @Killavolta
    @Killavolta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video gives me the good old vibes, it was the time when i started following NBA closely.

  • @thomasdantas
    @thomasdantas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    4:54 Peja sighting

  • @daniellock5776
    @daniellock5776 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember they laughed me out the barber shop when I said we would sweep the heat! Man good stuff

  • @killuminatisouls
    @killuminatisouls 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Prime Dirk is the best PF ever!

    • @ztlabraptor211
      @ztlabraptor211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sir Ssio167 nah. With all respect to German Jesus there were a couple better PFs

    • @jeffreyxu6430
      @jeffreyxu6430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Um, the fundamentals

    • @buttercupzs
      @buttercupzs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sir Ssio167 uhhhm TD?

    • @caretakerITA
      @caretakerITA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      McHale, Duncan, Garnett I will put over him easily. Top-5 for sure, still.

    • @Jenkdog14
      @Jenkdog14 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Josh 2003 Duncan is the only one I can think of off the top of my head. Im placing 2011 above any version of Barkley, Karl Malone or Garnett

  • @PANCHOSWAY
    @PANCHOSWAY 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the GOATS!! the man who did it alone against all the other superstar teams.

  • @fizzo092
    @fizzo092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How Dirk is the GOAT and Luka is the Baby GOAT

  • @ILLWill1027
    @ILLWill1027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MY FAVORITE PLAYER LITERALLY SINCE 2001 AND MISS SEEING HIM PLAY ESPECIALLY IN HIS PRIME YEARS! LOVE THIS VIDEO THOUGH COACH AND GREAT ANALYSIS ON WHO I ALSO BELIEVE IS THE MOST UNDERRATED SUPERSTAR OF ALL TIME 💪🏾

  • @patrickkimbrell8873
    @patrickkimbrell8873 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    *How Lebron didn't show up in the 2011 finals* should be the next video

    • @patrickkimbrell8873
      @patrickkimbrell8873 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Ramón Verduga P what

    • @tjfrye11
      @tjfrye11 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      he'd never do that, he's got a hard on for bronny boy james

    • @patrickkimbrell8873
      @patrickkimbrell8873 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@tjfrye11 no doubt. And his bias just keeps getting worse and worse

    • @isaacwalker1931
      @isaacwalker1931 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The "goat" (no), got out played by jason terry

    • @shammycat3538
      @shammycat3538 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lebron showed up, he just got his butt kicked. Mark Cuban already set Skip Brainless, I mean Bayless, straight on this subject.

  • @owenmiranda9106
    @owenmiranda9106 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dirk is an example of loyalty and patience which paid his hardwork with this sweetest championship run

  • @sxnses
    @sxnses 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    BRING BACK "GOOD BAD MEH" !

  • @oiamdon
    @oiamdon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The 2011 Dallas, especially Dirk, has the most focused and determined mentality in the past decade. I remember they said the Roy came back game kind of woke them up and pushed them into another level. Dirk was just sooo focused on the court since then.

    • @sinisaaru5033
      @sinisaaru5033 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's hardly talked about but the dramaturgy of these games was extremely interesting. They could get stops when needed even if they played awful for a few minutes. There were several games where they were down a lot of points but it didn't even seem to matter because they somehow "knew" they could turn it around when needed. The nerves of that team was beyond anything I've ever seen since then.