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Dirk Nowitzki Retired

Forward · Dallas Mavericks · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1998
1× NBA Champion1× MVPHall of FameDallas Mavericks
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In short

Dirk Nowitzki is a retired forward and Hall of Famer who starred for the Dallas Mavericks. The 7-foot fadeaway — carried Dallas to the 2011 title. Career averages: 20.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

Scoring map · Dirk’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 51% · Paint 20%
Rim — 51% of scoring, 42% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsTop of key 3 — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shotsPaint — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Dirk Nowitzki is one of the NBA's all-time greats. The 7-foot fadeaway — carried Dallas to the 2011 title.

Over a Hall of Fame career he averaged 20.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists and won 1 championship.

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Career avg
20.7 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
7.5 rpg
career
Assists
2.4 apg
career
Titles
1× champion
Dallas Mavericks
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Dirk Nowitzki is a retired Hall of Fame forward, most iconic with the Dallas Mavericks.

The 7-foot fadeaway — carried Dallas to the 2011 title.

He retired with career averages of 20.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: Basketball-Reference / NBA.com. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

The 7-foot fadeaway — carried Dallas to the 2011 title.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame forward and Dallas Mavericks legend.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring80
Playmaking47
Rebounding61
Perimeter D48
Rim protection46
Spacing52
Athleticism71
Clutch69
Hall of FameDallas Mavericks1998 draft
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Nowitzki is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The 7-foot fadeaway — carried Dallas to the 2011 title.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
20.7
per game
Career RPG
7.5
per game
Career APG
2.4
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyThe 7-foot fadeaway — carried Dallas to the 2011 title.
Titles1× NBA champion with a Hall of Fame career.

Hardware

1×
NBA Champion
1×
NBA MVP
1×
Finals MVP
14×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame forward and Dallas Mavericks legend.

Dirk Nowitzki's place in history is settled: The 7-foot fadeaway — carried Dallas to the 2011 title.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

An all-time great — 1× champion and Dallas Mavericks icon.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Dirk Nowitzki's career averages?

Dirk Nowitzki averaged 20.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game over his career.

Is Dirk Nowitzki in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Dirk Nowitzki is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and won 1 NBA championship.