Dirk Nowitzki
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Dirk Werner Nowitzki is a German former professional basketball player who is a special advisor for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association, with whom he played his entire 21-year
Nowitzki with the Dallas Mavericks in 2008
Nowitzki attempting to rebound the ball in 2005
Nowitzki at the free throw line in 2008
Nowitzki posting up Rashard Lewis in 2011
1998 NBA draft
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The 1998 NBA draft took place on June 24, 1998, at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This draft helped turn around four struggling franchises: the Dallas Mavericks, the Sacr
Dirk Nowitzki
…by many to be the greatest European player of all time. An alumnus of the DJK Würzburg basketball club, Nowitzki was chosen as the ninth pick in the 1998 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks and was immediately traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Nowitzki led the franchise to 15 NBA playoff appearances (2001–2012; 2014–2016…
Mike Bibby was selected second overall by the Vancouver Grizzlies.
Antawn Jamison was selected 4th overall by the Toronto Raptors (traded to the Golden State Warriors).
Vince Carter was selected 5th overall by the Golden State Warriors (traded to the Toronto Raptors).
Dirk Nowitzki was selected 9th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks (traded to the Dallas Mavericks).