How Good Was Dirk Nowitzki REALLY?
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How do you think a Prime Dirk would do in the 2020 NBA??
He would be one of the best.
he would be the best centre in the NBA by far and he would shoot more 3s in todays NBA
He's a 7 foot 3-point shooter. He'd be the same Dirk as in the 2000's
He would do very well actually!
@@slamvsgamesHe wasn't a center but a power forward instead!
Dirk is a legend and the championship run was ridiculous
Ethan Erez he was so focused that whole championship season. It was like he decided he really wanted it that year and was locked-in. It seemed like he didn’t miss any shots that year.
You mean RI-DIRK-LOUS😁
@@lemongavine It was Dirk that motivated his team of veterans into believing that they couldn't be stopped.I remember when Wade and James were posing in front of the Mavericks' bench in the finals, when they were up by 20, and the team responded with a shooting clinic that Miami couldn't match.
he should have had two rings, but the NBA Refs had other ideas.
It was a ridiculous Playoff run! First he won in a hard fought six games against a Blazers team with Prime Aldridge and Prime Brandon Roy. Then totally dismantled, swept the defending champs Lakers! Then got through the upstart OKC team with it's own "Big 3" heh of Prime Westbrook, Prime Durant, not yet Prime Harden. And of course he finally got his ring from and revenge on the team that unceremoniously 4-0'd them after winning they won the first two games in the finals last time, the Heat. And this was the Heat in its first year with the Big Three of LeBron, Wade, Bosh all in their primes!
That's what makes Dirk special, he didn't go after winning lots of championships. He stayed loyal and worked with whatever he had. That 1 single championship he had will always stay special.
Yeah as a mavs fan the championship ring felt like two rings worth
@@JohnWickPotter hell man that ring was more than 2 rings worth. Who they went through and how they did it just made it feel like 3 rings.
@@JohnWickPotter Glad to see a fellow fan in the comments section. I only ever see spurs and rockets fans around here.
@@JohnWickPotter ya'll have one of the most meaningful rings of all-time. that was a special finals
@@theheebs100 thanks man..I still remember where I was for the last game...my reaction..ahh . ..i was so HAPPY!
You forgot to mention that in a sports world with so many huge egos he was the nicest and kindest guy you could imagine.
It’s cool this man isn’t part of the “goats without rings” conversation. Very easily could have been, his 2011 playoff run was something nobody could stop. Took out the lakers who were looking to 3peat and defeated the super team in Miami. Legendary run that year
Afrobe Fcuk u Bryant Lakers,OKC with a The big 3, and Miami with The big 3 ridiculous
Afrobe Fcuk u Bryant yea, they even beat okc with westbrook, harden, and durant
he has Lebron "no offball skills" James to thank....
Super team killer
Might be the least talented team to ever be lead by a superstar to a championship
I'll always love him for derailing the Miami hype train in 2011 😂
hell yeah!
Robert Frey perfect revenge for the bad refereeing in the 2006 nba finals
Amen to that!
@Robby You mean the hype train that just got rolling that year. They didn't have a set squad that season just kinda threw it together after big 3 formed. Also took more than a year for Wade and James games to mesh and coincide. Now go cry cuz LJ the goat and still adding to it.
@@youngkgjr3286 okay buddy mj has as many rings as LeBron had finals L's
Dirk was ahead of his time. A 7 foot tall guy that is a midrange god and can have 50/40/90 season or close to it. The Mavs were a team that played a really slow pace after Nash left and the Mavs still were one of the best offenses in the league. Dirk is the face of the stretch 4.
The funny part is people think he's JUST a midrange god when he had range on the outside too. It is just easier to get outside shooters smaller than he was to compliment him but it is much more difficult to find (and obtain) another equally talented midrange player to work with Dirk. With being 7 foot tall and having a 7'5" wingspan, it just meant Dirk shoots over nearly 98% of the defenders on him and a reliable fadeaway/mid jumper just meant easy buckets for whatever else was in his arsenal that was just as good. He was definitely one of the most complete offensive big man shooters to have played the game in recent decades.
Yeah you right people criticized his game now look how the big man play today
Don't forget my boy KG who added to that crazy good defense.
Ibnziyad Tariq kg was OVERRATED sorry he was GOOD but i can name 5 other pf at his position that played JUST as good or BETTER rasheed,duncan,webber,dirk,karl malone ALL put up good numbers or even actually WON kg was NEVER a winner until the very end of his career
@@raviolihands5347 nah they all brought something different to the game. Sheed didn't want to be the best player in the league cuz he's a team first guy and Cwebb and Malone consistently choked when the game was on the line you outta pocket wit the KG slander
I live in dallas, and dirk is so much of a legend here he has a street named after him. People love this man cause of that loyalty and because of how nice and down to earth he is. He’s been to my old job a few times (sadly I wasn’t there to meet him) but everyone tells me how nice of a dude he is and on a side note i met shawn marion on my birthday just at the store and he’s super nice also. I told him thanks for that 2011 championship and he said “thank you guys for supporting us”
It was so nice for us in Dallas to have a star that could go toe to toe with any other super star in his era and we never felt short handed with Dirk on the team.
Dirk was a absolute monster imagine if we always had a beast in the paint like chandler thats the true thing we needed during his time with us and when we got it we were able to get it done man i hated bradley and dampier oh well got the big one once shoulda been twice. Mavs fans know what would have happened in 06
Damn thats wild! Go Mavs bro
*_DID YOU ASK SHAWN MARION WHY HE SHOOTS THE BALL LIKE A 13 YR OLD GIRL?_*
His down-to-earthness is what garners him a lot of respect back in Germany too.
"He did it his way." That sums up everything about great Dirk.
Dirk was perfect combination of the perfect jumpshot, post moves, and just enough handles. There should be a documentary about that 2011 season.
Hereforthedubs there’s several
nick eddy are we talking notable sources or just TH-cam guys?
Hereforthedubs keep the attitude or disbelief for someone who’s slighted you. Ive watched 3 separate documentaries on that post season. You have to go out to your local flea market and find the discs. Or rather do some of your own research.
nick eddy bro it ain’t that serious 😂😂
@@hereforthedubs6816 There´s an actual movie called "The perfect shot" which was running in every cinema in Germany.
Trust me mavs love dirk we would have let him stay till he’s 55
Btw dirk >Malone prove me wrong
They should build a statue
We’re gonna do it we already have a street named after him
@@kobethegreatestlaker5324 Nice it is great when someone is recognized for their greatness. some people have schools named after them and malls, so they have a lot of prestige behind their name like Churchill. Wayne Gretzky has a road named after him so it feels nice to drive down that road. The fans should be a part of the greatness and things like schools, malls, streets and statues help.
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@@Tethloach1 Cuban said it is on its way....Only question...which Dirk ??/Long haired Dirk is my choice
Dirk's one ring for me is greater than anybody else's multiple rings.
J no one is acting like he won it by himself. However, he won it with less supporting help than ANYONE going back at least 20 years. MAYBE Hakeem had less help, but he also never had to through Jordan for his rings.
@J Thats a popular opinion but not true. Lebron didn't choke. He got schooled from a very smart coaching staff that didn't let him do crap. Double teams are a real thing and the Mavs didn't let Lebron have a single open look. He had to pass the ball every time he had it.
@@thepushfitzyify LeBron choked man. 17.8 ppg after averaging 26.7 in the regular season is choking at its finest. And whether the coaching staff was smart or not the self-proclaimed GOAT should adapt on the league's biggest stage. Jordan always got better in the playoffs and nobody shut him down in the finals.
No it’s only 1 ring he’s a Top 5 Power Forward no doubt
@J You can't claim to be a Mavericks fan and then say the *only* reason we won in 2011 was because "LeBron choked." That's just - to quote Stephen A. Smith - blasphemy.
People forget that Dirk was actually very quick in his prime
So true! Very explosive. And as he became less athletic his jumpshot and post moves got even more deadly
And he did quite learn some of the aggressive big man style as well, going for the hoop to mix things up
Dirk was insane in the 2002 & 2003 playoffs. Such a shame that he sustained a knee injury in game 3 vs Spurs. Who knows how that series would have turned out had Dirk been 100% healthy.
It's also a bit misleading how he runs on the court. It does look rather unathletic, but it's very efficient. He managed to play 21 seasons with only few injuries. He knew very well how he should run and move. I mean if I were as big as Dirk and try the trunaround 1 footed fadeaway, I would probably destroy my knee very quickly.
Yeah, quick in terms of ordinary ppl.
I think one thing people always forget to mention when they bring up Dirk, is just how physical he was in the low post. Sure, he basically defined what it means to be a stretch 4, but people forget that the reason he was so good was because he had a variety of post moves, and he always attacked the basket. Yes, his fadeaway became a legendary move that is associated with him, but if you go back and watch a lot of his highlights, you'll see that he consistently got a big chunk of his points by attacking the basket and getting to the foul line(where he was almost automatic).
It's really what separates him from other stretch 4s like, say for example, Porzingis. Dirk would consistently get to the foul line because he was in attack mode, it wasn't just shoot a jumper or a fadeaway. Even on nights where his shot wasn't falling, he would still end up with 25 just because he would end up with like 10+ points from free throws. It's something that is often forgotten, and it's what separates him from many other stretch 4s.
Yes! Also he came across as a nice guy but Dirk was very competitive on the court. Talked a lot and got mad at refs all the time. He was a true competitor
For real. I watched Porzingis trying to shoot it inside against a favorable matchup and he shoots AWAY from them. It may be him trying to fully recover or he still doesn't have that lower body strength (Dirk had a somewhat similar case early in his career) but until he learns to try shoot or finish with contact like his teammate Luka, he's not going to be able to feast and take advantage getting extra points in the charity stripe. Plus being able to attack puts opposing bigs and defenders on foul trouble. So if its the opponents rim protector, that means they aren't looking to contest every time so your wings/perimeter teammates who can attack the hoop can try their luck too.
Great comment. I love the internet.
I’ve lived in Dallas for 35 years, and dirk and I are the same age. He’ll always hold a special place in my heart. The Mavs may have only won the one title with him, but the way they did it with Dirk’s loyalty and perseverance makes it so much more special than even my cowboys 3 rings in the 90’s (and I LOVE my cowboys).
I think the most crazy Thing is that Dirk came out of nowhere …. literally ….not even German Basketball Fans knew of him because he was only playing in the 2. league in Germany ….but his Würzburg Team won the title in that league and relegated into the 1. League...much respect to the People who scouted him….I don't know of any other Player nearly as good as him who came from Overseas and had not even played in the highest league of his country
Giannis might pull off something like this. He was also quite unknown and only played in the 2 league in Greece before entering the NBA.
Yep that's why Donnie Nelson Jr is the best scout in the NBA. He scouted Dirk, traded for Luka, and was going to draft Giannis until Mark Cuban stupidly stepped in and wouldn't allow it. He also talked his father into trading for the then back up PG for the Pheonix Suns Steve Nash the same year Dirk arrived. Id imagine bringing in those two guys in the late nineties is what got him promoted to GM.
@@shammycat3538 I'm a Luka fanboy and love the Mavs, but that being said the Trae Young-Luka-Doncic trade doesn't have a clear winner in early 2020 and we'll only know who will elevate their and the game more once their carreers are done. Both are truly magnificent and incredibly fun to watch!
Nowadays it's the Raptors who scout a lot of Talent from nowhere
Harry Heart in my opinion, and the opinion of many others Dallas easily won that trade. Atlanta didn’t know they had a generational talent there. Trae young is a great talent, but Luka is rare. A first round draft pick doesn’t make up that difference. You don’t trade away Magic or Bird for Trae Young and a lottery pick and feel like you came out on top. Again I like trae a lot, but there’s only so much he can do at his height, a lot like Chris Paul.
there are many good points u can make on dirk: NEVER complained about to few help, NEVER lost class on other players, NEVER took the easy way, ALWAYS was a gym rat, ALWAYS didnt take his career for granted and ALWAYS loved the fans!
And ALWAYS stayed loyal to his teammates and city.
That 2011 playoff run was one of the greatest runs I have seen. He would dominate every team he faced, he was so locked in that no one was taking them down.
Dirk in his athletic prime would’ve dominated today’s league easily. Especially when defense is less of a priority nowadays -_-
Dirk is the reason the league is the way it is right now. No one has changed the game as much as Dirk single-handedly did.
Robby Mulvany what about curry?
@@philbeckenson5678 he means for big men and post scoring
@@philbeckenson5678 What about Curry? There's a reason EVERYONE shoots 3 pointers now, regardless of size. That's because of Dirk. Curry didn't do anything.
@CleKey You simply have no idea what you're talking about. You're clearly a very new NBA fan. To think that Curry has something to do with people shooting 3's is hilarious. Maybe get a time machine and go back15 years and watch Ray Allen play, and then tell me how many 7 footers were shooting 3's back then.
loyal player . much respect for him hands down man. one european legend 👍🏻
@Wilt Chamberlain GOD of NBA Still those players werent superstars at that time. Dirk was loyal! He litteraly took less money just to stay in Dallas. Was any of those playera, Kobe, Kevin Durant, LeBron, D. Wade? Those were players against Dirk played in 2011 run.
Wilt Chamberlain GOD of NBA is that sarcasm? Dude if you play 21 years in the nba you're gonna run into atleast a handful of all stars on your team over that time..... at least. Only a couple of those were all stars during their dirk years btw. None of those players were in their prime when they were in Dallas. Dude Peja played 1 year in Dallas (his last year in the nba) when he was THIRTY EIGHT years old! He played like 5 games in the playoffs haha. Kidd wayyyyy past his nets prime. Matrix wayyyyy past his suns prime. Nash wayyyyyyy before his Phoenix prime. Finley was solid but that was back before dirk was old enough to be his MVP self. He had Tyson chandler for one year..... his only year with a true center...... and they WON IT ALL. Honestly the best player that gave him consistent help for a solid chunk in Dallas was Jason Terry - my fave player ever but only a 6th man. You're a weird hater. No one won more with less than dirk.
@Wilt Chamberlain GOD of NBA First of all you dont have to insult. Second, learn to read, than comment. I said It nicely, AT THAT TIME, they werent considered superstars bexause they were out of their prime. Dirk had way less help than many superstars.
@Wilt Chamberlain GOD of NBA Only him. Look at the team he beat that year, many of those guys were in their primes. I never said he didn't have any help, every player had help, but he had way less help than Tim Duncan, Kobe, Shaq, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, LeBron, Durant etc..
@Wilt Chamberlain GOD of NBA dude wtf is going on with u .for example nash wasn't in his prime.He was one year later in sun.Just respect dirk the legend.What is your problem.how can you hate this humble men
*THE MOST BELOVED PLAYER OF ALL-TIME*
I forgot he’s scored 30K points. That’s a very impressive feat
Thank you for this vid. Dirk means everything. I miss seeing 41 on the court every game I see. This city was so lucky to have him here. Never will be anyone quite like Dirk. Thanks for making me shed some tears.
Thx for making this vid about my favourite nba player ever
You're welcome, bro!
He is also my favorite player
He is actually one of the most influential players ever. And definitely a game changer. Just look at today's NBA and how many big men are as versatile as him.
Dirk is one of the GOATS, coming from Germany in a time where you just couldn’t expect anything from a German basketball player (Soccer/football is the sport they play especially back in the days now BBall is a thing)
Super down to earth , never switched clubs when he could have easily got to LA to play with Kobe and win some rings etc. Took pay cuts to get better players which’s till weren’t big time greats. Unlucky lost in my opinion because of the ref in 06 but his 2011 playoff run beating every super team out there basically by himself (besides the fever game) NOBODY will ever recreate this run and I’m so happy that people finally give this man credit. The Mavs good bye ceremony is one of the best things I saw a organization do for his star. looking forward for the “greatest and most badass statue in front of the arena” :)
Like BB is still not really a thing in Germany
Dirk is the greatest international player of all time.
BB still is not a thing if you are older than 30 here in Germany. Because why would some German stay up until 3am to watch a BB Game when they easily turn on their TV and watch football at 3pm. I mean you cant blame them. But for the younger generation it can be said that BB is getting bigger (at least among handball players since there are not many basketball teams here and handball comes at least somewhat close to basketball).
Well it is getting bigger, because of streaming services, but it is still not really a recognized sport
@@howardbaxter2514 I will probably agree on that and put Nick Galis in 2nd position even though he never played in NBA.
The reason I'm a Mavs fan.. That first finals loss was my first sports heartbreak
I'd argue that Dirk changed the game more than Steph. Before him bigs were NEVER considered to be reliable deep shooters. Sure, Bol or Laimbeer will knock down a couple per game but not to where you can build your offense around that. Dirk showed what was possible when your big spaces the floor and is still a legit threat.
Nathan Lawson Facts. Dirk broke open that barrier like no other big before him. The notion of a 7ft player working on the perimeter like a wing was just ridiculous before Dirk showed what was possible.
Nathan Lawson I mean, that’s not saying much since dirk literally invented the stretch 4. He’s also the reason why European players are becoming so dominant. Granted, you had sabonis and others back in the day, but he made it so giannis can exist in today’s nba as a point power forward/center
Don Nelson is actually why the game is what it is today. He was playing run and shoot small ball in the 90's with the Run TMC Warriors and he made the trade that brought Dirk to the Mavs. He was also the coach of the small ball We Believe Warriors and he was Steph Curry's first NBA coach 👀
@@JoshCConnor Dr. Frankenstein. I wonder if Nellie will ever get that credit. I doubt if he'd want it . Hell, he'd appreciate a cold beer instead. LOL
I was prepared to argue with you, but you’re actually right. I’d say it was about equal with Steph and Dirk, Dirk really did change how bigs played
We were blessed to witness 3 of the top 5 PFs of all time in the 2000s era with Timmy, Dirk, and KG.
Gotta put C Webb in there too
@@MISTERO70 nahh
@Wilt Chamberlain GOD of NBA lol
The 2011 playoff rally was one of kind, it was worth all the disapointments he faced early in his career. #Legend
I feel like Dirk would be an amazing centre in todays NBA
This is ironic because early Dirk is what people have seen in players like KP and dorky player Bargnani (aka Primo Pasta). He had the athleticism and the shooting. But the game in the 2000s still favored making tough baskets inside the arc so the Mavs needed Dirk to evolve his post up/mid range game. So many who saw him past him prime thought he played more like a center.
@Noname Noname dirk wouldn't be a power forward in todays NBA he would be better suited as a centre, and he retired a year ago whats your point? he hasnt been in his prime in at least 7 years you noob
@@t4d0W the game has changed and i think he would be a centre in todays NBA
He would be feasting with the lack of defense. And he wouldn’t be deemed as non defensive player because teams don’t play defense.
@Noname Noname So? What are you trying to say? Are you just a troll?
Most people don't know how important Tyson Chandler was on the defensive end for the mavs during the 2011 season, he was their defensive anchor during the playoffs and the finals.
King Devon Mavs fans do. Don't forget Shawn Marion
@@FoxyChariot Juan Jose contributed mightedly
totally agree.
also people dont know how useless tyson chandler was on the offensive end^^ he couldnt to anything but dunks and putbacks.
@@feroxk.9266 when u have Dirk and Terry, who can outscore Bosh and LBJ, why focusing on offense anyway?
as usual very well said Jonny . . . his fade-away shot is a classic on its own . . .
Love the channel, your content is awesome...Dirk is a legend, very few players stay will their team for a career....much respect for this man..
My boi Dirk would easily be top 2 player in his prime today no question
As a Spurs fan I never rooted for Dirk, but man he was a hell of a player. I have mad respect for him.
3:06 Legendary impression. The most unguardable shot next to Kareem´s skyhook.
One of the greatest ever, that’s how great he was
One of the best videos about Dirk! Thank u for the accurate comentation, respectful recognation. I really appreciate it as a 21 years fan. Dirk is iconic, one of kind, not alone his loyalty,kindness,dedication and charismatic character! He is idol and role model for life and generations!
He beat prime bron primeish bosh and barely out of prime wade with just smart defensive scheme and well runned offensive.plus he beat 5 mvps in the playoffs
J well dirk made himself a super role player helping them upset the heat and lakers also thunder.Lebron choked but the mavs played so good defensive he never got in a groove.
@J I've seen u hating on him in multiple replies lol
@Kobe the greatest laker I think that was still prime wade because He was still averaging almost 25 ppg in that finals series and was carrying his team while Lebron was choking.
Wade wasn't out of his pieme, if you don't now, in finals he was the best offensive and defensive player than everyone other.
Dirk led the mavs to 11 straight 50+ win I believe.
Yep. Without a star teammate too! (Although Terry was damn good)
I would add that he did it on the Western Conference. Guy is unbelievable.
@@alfredodavila3223 did he have nash for some of those?
@@ljpal18 he did. I believe 3 of those years 02-04 (?) But Nash wasnt MVP Nash, and the way the offense was slowly creeping towards going thru dirks hand, he probably never would have been.
@@alfredodavila3223 but Nash was an all star in dallas
I think Luka is the perfect representation of how Dirk would be in today’s NBA, relating to a finesse PF that is more geared towards perimeter play.
Jarrid Jack dirk is more like Harden then anything else.
What about Porzingis?
Bro i would say Kristaps is the closest comparison. Luka is 6’8 and Dirk is 7’0 lmao. Luka is much faster and athletic than dirk. Also Luka is a small forward at MOST, there’s no way in hell you could play him at the 4
@@aethos0 luka is 6'7
@@aethos0 He's not like Luka but Dirk was sneakily athletic when he was young. More athletic than Luka
Love watching his highlights
He is an awesome player
Nice vid
As a resident of Dallas, I became a basketball fan because of Dirk and that 2011 championship run
Most unstoppable shots in NBA history:
1. Kareem's Skyhook
2. Dirk's Fadeaway
3. Mike's/Kobe's Fadeaway
4. TD's Bankshot
5. McHale's Up and Under
Jerald Vincent Zumel I feel like you need to include at least one of these 5
1- giannis’ drive
2- stephs 3pt range
3- AI’s crossover to the rim
4- shaq’s post up
5- harden’s fouling
@@rjgraddy11 those are moves, not necessarily actual shots. Though you can put Steph's 3point range there and remove McHale.
That’s fair. the only reason I’d include some of them is because some of those changes how the game was played stylistically, at least... also, we both forgot the dream shake. Embiid did it durning the all star game tonight and broke lebrons ankles
Kobe wasn't a great shooter. 41% is BAD.
@Wilt Chamberlain GOD of NBA the hell are you talking about?
I totally agree with most parts of your video, but I really felt that a lot of Dirk's failures with his Mavericks to reach even further in the NBA playoffs has to do more with either his team being inferior, or that the other team was simply more well coached and had more stars in them. It is really unfair to even call Dirk a failed star or a choker in many of those series as I believed he played already extremely well from many viewpoints. To start with the 2006 Finals, it's true Wade was the real star by then, but I DO believe that the refs played a role in that series and that the too much of blame was placed on Dirk rather than his team and the coach by then, Avery Johnson. And then in 2007 was the real blemish on his playoffs resume as he didn't play to his usual standards, but that was also due to facing Don Nelson's Warriors as they had the perfect lineup and plan to stop the Mavericks team and also, Coach Nelson knew how to stop Dirk's powers too well after coaching him into stardom. The next 3 years, the Mavs lost to rising teams with superstars in them and having a better constructed lineup while compared to the Mavericks only featuring Dirk and other very good stars. For example, Chris Paul's Hornets, Carmelo Anthony and George Karl's Nuggets and the Big 3 and Coach Pop led Spurs, were the teams to beat Dirk's Mavs while Dirk played extremely well in each of those series. So in my opinion, Dirk is far from a choker in the postseason even long before his heroic 2011 championship series. Instead, he is ALREADY a very good clutch performer if you exclude like 2 or3 playoff series in which he didn't play to his usual hish standards and seriously underperformed. This is my opinion on Dirk's legacy and I believe the heroic 2011 championship came at a time so fortunate that it wiped away and reversed many people's terribly wrong perception that Dirk can't show up and perform at the most clutch moments in the NBA Postseason. Even without that champ, I will still happily consider him a top postseason performer and clutch player.
Legend + loyal. Nothing you could've wished more from Dirk. I totally agree with you that he's a generation ahead of his time. Him playing on today's era means a walk in the park for Dirk.
My god I miss the sport science breakdown of Dirk's signature unguardable fadeaway shot. 💯
Thanks for the vid! Keep it up!
I’m a Lakers fan and would have loved to have him play there. BUT, I absolutely love that he played all his career with the Mavs, that kind of loyalty is so rare and admire that tremendously. The guy is a absolute legend and will always have a home in Dallas with the Mavericks fans - no matter what
He make it look so easy that people thought he is too one dimensional
Crazy how he made the Mavericks so good without a Superstar in his whole career
Dirk is a legend! GOAT status in the city of Dallas! Thanks for the memories
Greatest PF of all time.
Loved the video
Easily one of the best to ever do it
Dirk is definitely on my Mount Rushmore of NBA Power Forwards along with Tim Duncan, Karl Malone, and Kevin McHale. (IMO, McHale is underrated and Garnett is overrated.)Though the Mavs would lose the 2006 Finals, I think one of the more underrated and forgotten plays of NBA history is a key play made by Dirk in the 2006 Western Conference semifinals. In game 7 between the Spurs and Mavs, Manu hit a late 3 with under a minute left to give the Spurs a 3 point lead. The next Mavs possession, Dirk got the ball, drove hard to the rim, and scored and was fouled. Dirk made the free throw to get 3 the old fashioned way and tie the game and the Mavs would win in overtime.That ring in 2011 ensured that Dirk and Kidd wouldn't have any "yeah but" on their career profiles.
Michael Sloane Garnett shouldn’t be overrated at all. Watch Johnny’s video on KG and you’ll see he was an all-time great. Like top 10 all time NBA level great. People, especially young people, forget that for 3-4 years KG was arguably the best player on the planet, at a time where we had a prime Tim Duncan, Kobe, and Shaq still playing. He didn’t have a single weakness in his game. Prime KG was one of the most complete players to ever exist. He could do everything.
@@marcusmcneal7453 including trash talk
@@marcusmcneal7453 You are absolutely correct and it just shows how ridculous this whole discussion about the greatest here, best of all times there really is. KG was great, end of story. McHale must of course be included when you talk about great power forwards. Players nowadays still study his footwork, but was he Top 3 and should we really care about? Charles Barkley wasn´t even mentioned so far and if you remember what he did, he must be included in that discussion in any case. He was the most efficient one of all of them, the rebound king, won an MVP in the middle of Jordans prime and has been the best player on the original dream team in every game (according to Magic and the stat sheet). My top 3 power forwards of all time include 6 players by now.
I always hate the championship conversation. TEAMS win championships, not individuals.
Yeah but as I watched that Game 7, Mavs almost choked. They were DOMINATING the Spurs in the first half, to choke the lead in the third quarter
This is genuinely the best basketball page on TH-cam.. it's not even close. Kudos
Thanks man! I'm glad to have you in this community :)
I love your videos man. They remind me of the basketball that I grew up with. You, and foolishbaseball are my favorite channels!
"The only 7 footer to ever get 50/40/90"
Kevin Durant: What, I told you guys already I'm 6'9"
Neither Dirk or kevin are 7 foot
He played in the wrong era and yet still won a championship.
Dirk is my favorite player! This video was a great summary of the things that made him great.
I am a young nba fan so I never got to see these players in their prime so that is why you are one of my favorite nba youtubers
Dirk was the 00s KD. Don't take those PTS as low by the current standards. They are huge because he didn't have 1 or 2 significant scorers to stretch the floor or to kick out a pass to him. Don't value a person purely on his stats, but by his impact. Also, we should appreciate the era when people were loyal to the franchise and the fans.
All of that above from a Heat fan who hated Mavs for what they did to us ...
However, nothing but respect for this guy!
Stayed loyal to one team, and gave them their first championship without the help of another superstar. He’s a GOAT.
He's no goat and you're just a joke nobody's rewarding people for staying with one team he stayed with one team because he knew that his lack of performance and underperformance wouldn't be accepted anywhere else in the country with more demanding fans but people just took him in in Dallas and he knew that he had a comfort zone over there. he's a weak player and weak minded no leader and you're a joke for rooting for somebody like that
@@Iambriangregory you live a sad life brother, go outside and touch the grass
@@-crosby is nothing sadder than a person that lives by false narratives in the way they evaluate people in a false and inaccurate way to forward their own negative agendas and in turn tries to judge other people's lives not even looking at the fact that their own life is a mental wreck.... that's the sad thing but it sad for others just you not for me... you're outmatched Sonny so don't even try me!. IMAGINE THAT TRYING TO PROMOTE A PERENNIAL SPORTS LOSER BECAUSE HE LIKES FOR NO GOOD SPORTS REASONTISK TISK TISK SEEMS TO ME THAT WHEN YOU GO OUTSIDE YOU WANT TO SMOKE THAT GRASS HAHAHA!!!
Every video is excellent
I enjoy your videos very much. Thank you for what you do
Couldn't do em without viewers like you supporting, so thank YOU! :)
Love ur channel in my opinion ur as good as Mike korzembra
Armett all day, Mike can't touch Johnny.
Winning a title is what will get him into the Hall of Fame. He was that underrated.
7:58 actually prime Dirk was the quickest 7-footer I´ve ever seen so far. He broke ankles, took the ball coast to coast or hit the breaks and took the 3. He was a match up nightmare for every big man back then. When he got slow he developed that unguardable one legged fadeaway off the "wrong" leg. What a legend
You have low standards for obvious reasons a legend for doing what? Losing in the finals most of his life losing the playoffs most of his life in a 20 year. You got very little to show for it compared to Great historical players and you call that legend in the same breath you're a basketball low life!
@@Iambriangregory Wow having a bad day? Why would you call me a basketball low life for no reason? Do you see the irony in that? Whatever, Dirk didn´t "lose most of his life in the finals" he´s in fact having a 50% record. He also played in the toughest conference and in the toughest division against the Spurs which were one the greatest teams from 2000-2015. Maybe sleep off your anger first before you make false claims and rude comments
Trev for president, THANK YOU, YOU GOT IT RIGHT, I'm a Mavs fan since 1980 yes Kiki days ,so I've been through the SHIT again thank you.
I pray that you all have a great day and life and that God blesses you all.
Ameen
God bless you too brother
CT City Amen.🙏🏻
why?
i was just gonna say “so we are questioning how good dirk is right after he got a championship and a FMVP defeating prime lebron and wade？” and realize that was almost ten years ago…………… god time flys
Dirk was a literal game changer. Your point about what it would be like to see him play today is great fun for a fan to ponder. Not enough is said about his impact on the league today.
Dirk is my inspiration both on court and off court, He is the nicest player of all time who has virtually no haters. He is the example for championship, that you don't need a co star or big three to win an nba championship.
2011 NBA championship is unforgettable.
he also did reduce his salary to help the mavs to sign better players. that's true sign of loyalty, no one can do in the modern NBA !!!!
He is my top most loved player.
If there was a NBA Most Loyal Player Award, he is one to win beyond doubt for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and love to see him come back for the mavs as a special advisor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
great video!
1:06 Dirk looked like Nick Carter from the Backstreet Boys
Imo the 2nd greatest Power Forward of all time behind Tim Duncan
It´s still hard to imagine to not see him playing again. I will miss him
Great video. Good analysis and reasoning.
He was in a league with Kobe, Duncan, Nash, Garnett as well as LeBron and still got the MVP trophy as an 7 foot shooting guy.
06 Finals, refs rigged the Finals, thats a fact.
Fact.
are you telling me Wade shouldnt have shot 20 fts a game...
hepwo91222 no dout
Fact indeed!
@@yrudonking He averaged 16, but yeah, still an abnormally high amount for a guard or forward. If you take away all of Wade's free throw attempts, he still averaged over 22 points at .468 though. For perspective, If you take away Dirk's free throws, he averaged 14.6 points at .390. Wade might've gotten too many calls, but that doesn't exonerate Nowitzki, I don't think. On the other hand, '11 was one of the best Finals performances I've ever seen.
TBH the Mavs obviously got robbed in 2006..... Dirk is a legend and always loved watching him in his prime! Good times! Was a great feeling to finally win it. TY DIRK!!
I think it is not enough to talk about how he would do in today's league. He may be the biggest reason why the league changed in the first place. He literally changed the game by adding a legendary, iconic move to the arsenal of the history of the sport. Forget rings or trophys, he truly changed the game. What a remarkable career.
Great vid. And great great playa
Dirk is the reason why Lebron's legacy was tarnished.. Or should I say Jason Terry?
Facts
Lol
Boffum 🤣🤣🤣
@Tong Zou oh yeah we will never forget that 2011 choke you got that right
Lebron wished he could delete those in our memories. He couldnt win in cleveland so he joined wade and recruited bosh. Then promised not1 not2 not3..blahblah..not7 not8 lmao he made himself look like a fool.
8:00 you can see Kobe upset over that shot and thinking if he had him on his team
Love the intro music and the channel.
Very, very good post. Dirk is a true idol.
How good? Good enough for Larry Legend and Sir Charles to show up and pay their respects.
@Wilt Chamberlain GOD of NBA wtf is a degeneric? Is that a word you just made up? You degenerate.
Wilt Chamberlain GOD of NBA nobody knew the language Balkan before you even said it
Mavs had good teams, but the West was loaded through much of his prime years. The Spurs and Lakers were going to be tough to get by in the playoffs to get to the Finals.
Spurs was more of a problem for Dirk early in his career. Prime Dirk only lost to the Spurs only in 2010, but beat the Spurs in both 06 and 09. The only time Dirk faced the Lakers in the playoffs was his championship year. Dirk had lost to all kind of teams included the Heat, the Warriors, the Hornets and the Nuggets, before he won that championship.
@@csy9366 I think the Mavs also lost to the Spurs in the early 00's also? Dirk put up good numbers, but Spurs were just better.
And Phoenix Suns too!
great description! well done!
Dallas Boi Here! Ah Love Dirk so much! Underrated Still. Top 10 Scorer! League Mvp Finals Mvp! Same team Icon! And Renamed a street in front of AAC Nowitzki!
Top 20-30 player all time in my opinion.
sadly, here in Germany dirk doesn't get the recognition he deserves up to today. it's a shame
GamingAddicted That’s ridiculous. In America we regard him as one of the best basketball players to ever grace the game.
Because basketball isn't very popular here in Germany. Which is sad to be honest
@@marcusmcneal7453 I don't agree with him. He is actually loved here. When he played he was the only reason why the NBA was covered at all. The last few years it died down a bit because of his decline but during his prime he was arguably the most loved and respected non football/soccer player.
I'm not from Germany, but they chose the man to carry the German flag during the opening ceremony of the olympics over multiple gold medal winners. That's a huge honor for any country, but especially one as decorated as Germany.
Ich bin deutscher und er war einer der wenigen Amisportler der überhazpt in dwn nachrichten stattgefunden hat
Legende! ❤😍🙌
Him and D Rose are what got me into the game, I never really got to see his prime first hand but seeing 2011 was special.
Mark Cuban never did a good job with finding or keeping talent to complement Nowitzki. Now Doncic is in the same situation.
Lost Cause Doncic already has KP in his second season.
@@chrisfoster4654 True, but he'll probably leave or get traded for a package of nothing within 2 more seasons. I hope not, but I'd bet me last shillin' on it. Mark Cuban is just a business man so winning isn't top priority.
Lost Cause I agree with you. He let Chandler walk after ‘11. Mavs were hellbent in trying to acquire D-Will around that time.
@@chrisfoster4654 Kris Paul
This is so true. He failed finding a good star Player after 2011.
2nd best PF ever under Tim Duncan. Lets go Mavs
Great video! Dirk is a all time great! But also under rated.
Great video...Dirk changed the game.
Such a lethal legend. That fade shot is unguardable.
Little thing i always like about Dirk is how humble he is. When he was chosen to carry the german flag at the opening ceremony for olympia 2008 he said in an interview, that he didn't think they would give him such honor and that everyone else who was considered to carry it was more deserving than him. It's really inspiring to see someone who is known throughout the world stay calm and collected like that.
"Immer die kleinen Brötchen backen" a german would call it. Always baking the small buns, as a saying to stay calm, to stay humble and Dirk knew and knows how to be that. And to me that is one of the reasons why he is very respected by many in Germany, in the USA and the rest of the world as well.
I agree with you if he played now he would go bananas now I am from Dallas and it was hard to keep rooting from the Mavs but I would be a liar if I told you we saw a championship that year. Now he is a top 5 PF of all time I have Duncan , Garnett, Dirk, Barkley, Malone amazing work bud
Revolutionized the game. Had one of the best playoff runs ever in 2011. Got robbed in 2006. Easy top 50 player and possibly top 25 plus he will always be on the mount Rushmore of shooters.