That one ring Dirk has is priceless. He could have done it the easy way by leaving Dallas, joining Kobe with LA, or by joining any other superstar to form their own super team but no. He did it his way, and got that sweet 2011 team over the super team of the Heat. He may not have as much rings as the other greats, but that 2011 ring is more than enough to make him a top 10 NBA player of this era. #Swish41DallasMVP

@Santialonso97

7 жыл бұрын

Tons of respect on him.

@aragorn2235

7 жыл бұрын

Math Simon As a Laker fan, I would have loved seeing Dirk in the roster, but as a basketball fan, would've hated that if it ever happened.

@a.j.d.9361

7 жыл бұрын

Math Simon W

@troyoleary1495

7 жыл бұрын

Aragorn Kobe and Dirk both have talked about Kobe trying to recruit Dirk back in the day. Hell, when Kobe and Shaq had their falling out, the Lakers tried to trade Shaq to Dallas for Dirk.....

@cssarabia9112

7 жыл бұрын

upvoting for the truth right there.

I always admired not just Dirk’s talent, but also his work ethic and sense of humor. Dirk fan for life.

@thischanneldoesnotexist.750

4 жыл бұрын

PeanutButterGamer Oh My God, is that PeanutButterGamer in the comments of the greatest highlight video of all time?

@gyrozeppeli3438

3 жыл бұрын

I never expected pbg to be here lol

@josechimichanga110

3 жыл бұрын

@@gyrozeppeli3438 fr 😂

@TheWeekndGaming

3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t expect you here

@Cibernautan

3 жыл бұрын

Quatsh. Dirk Nowitski ist deutsche und die deutsche haben keine Humor. Danke

Yall youngins dont know about Dirk, because the media doesn't give him the props he should have. Hes a beast and was incredibly clutch, dare I say one of the most clutch players ever.

@DeejSwag

3 жыл бұрын

@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C jeez

@QualityHomeInspections--

3 жыл бұрын

@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C Ayo NOBODY ASKED SHUT UP SOCCERS FOR PRETEEN GIRLS

@mrright2288

3 жыл бұрын

He was definitely Great ... Could you imagine Dirk, Doncic and Nash together in their primes ?

@matthewmondilla6752

3 жыл бұрын

@M Wohoo!! Pelepens numba wan!

@minimal_Sonntag

2 жыл бұрын

@M You could be right. Greetings from Germany. I ever liked soccer, but I loved Basketball. As a kid I was amazed when I saw players like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and my hero, Michael "AIR" Jordan! Seeing Dirk made it in your country makes me proud! Michael was a genius, Dirk was a hard worker and both were great. Two MVP´s forever

The most underrated Superstar of all time!!

@Illusive1313

5 жыл бұрын

He isn't underrated. Dirk is a first ballot HoF contender and everybody knows that.

@michaeljohng4029

5 жыл бұрын

Truth

@michaeljohng4029

5 жыл бұрын

@@Illusive1313 yet still underatted

@stillbobby8676

5 жыл бұрын

@@Illusive1313 yeah but even then nobady wanta to put him in the top top top players of all time and its sad.. Ill take him over duncan for example and some put duncan on the mount Rushmore so yeah

@jackhowley7406

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly kinda overrated those plays aren’t that impressive compared to other greats

This is top 50 is just the definition of clutch

@tarunagarwal1050

3 жыл бұрын

Much above top 50 for me

@Ericrawnsley

Жыл бұрын

Reading comprehension is tufff

The most clutch big man in NBA history

@GoshJosh

7 жыл бұрын

actually one of the most clutch ever, in the past 20 years for sure

@imhotepnixon

5 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy how he’s changed his image cause 10 years ago he was labeled as a choker

@hardwork8571

4 жыл бұрын

@@imhotepnixon choker really? Hahahahaha ref sucks bias call against the 06 heat 😊

@youtuber3328

4 жыл бұрын

@@hardwork8571 his mavs did better in the 06 playoffs than the pistons + played the heat better

@youtuber3328

4 жыл бұрын

@@imhotepnixon he didn't face legends like kareem abdul-jabbar oscar bill russell and wilt chamberlain

He truly broke the mode of what a 7 footer can do.

@alexmarshallsay1418

Жыл бұрын

Mould

@DenzelllJohnson

Жыл бұрын

You both spelt it wrong, I’m disappointed with both of you💀💀

@teeta24

Жыл бұрын

@@DenzelllJohnson *disappointed in

@MonarchPoolPlaster

Жыл бұрын

Alex spelled it the British way so still technically correct.

@thomasskodzinsky3255

Жыл бұрын

Mold* 💀💀💀

Man watching these highlights just makes you remember how much of an offensive juggernaut Dirk was.

A legend! His one-legged fade-away statue will be erected in front of American Airlines Center soon!

@figlemon

6 жыл бұрын

Reggie Yuan Which hair style and facial hair though?

@jon-unicorn-doxxer

6 жыл бұрын

the wavy one...

@imhotepnixon

5 жыл бұрын

Low key Buzz Cut Dirk was fire 🔥

@computerman91.

5 жыл бұрын

Yes 😢

@ccab2655

4 жыл бұрын

Should in the American Airlines arena too for owning Lebron wade and bosh

this man still owning people at 38. god damn

@youtuber3328

4 жыл бұрын

at age 38 the 85 finals mvp went to a legend i love named kareem abdul-jabbar

You just need to love Dirk. Who agrees ?

@dieeistuete3254

2 жыл бұрын

As a german I gotta love him

@minimal_Sonntag

2 жыл бұрын

@@dieeistuete3254 ...the same

That small moment of recognition between Kobe & Dirk later in their careers was cool to see

dirk is a legend

the hardest player to ever guard, greatest euro player, led mavs to NBA FINALS And won, greatest 7 ft scorer in NBA history 30K points MVP & NBA Finals MVP German Jesus DIRK NOWITZKI

@rapsack7058

Жыл бұрын

Jep and do not forget his FT% of close to 90%. Many forget what an impact this had.

@capitanharlock20

10 ай бұрын

​@@rapsack7058that's true, you couldn't even foul him

@SachlicherAustausch

9 ай бұрын

Dirk is a legend here in Germany. It makes me proud being German (:

The love and respect between Kobe and Dirk a beautiful thing.

Thank you God for giving me the chance to witness KG, Timmy, Pau, & my favorite big Dirk. Truly a great era

@TSims873

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Lawd!!

Even though I wasn't a mavericks fan I still loved dirk❤️👍🏼

@kingdizzy0019

7 жыл бұрын

Luke And Mohammad Vlogs who didn't?

@WastedYear1

7 жыл бұрын

Same here, been a Spurs fan since 2004 and loved Dirk even as our rival

@LakersReaction

7 жыл бұрын

Luke And Mohammad Vlogs Lakers fan BUT I LOVE DIRK !!

@shadex672

5 жыл бұрын

hey uh 2 years late but he's still playing

@imhotepnixon

5 жыл бұрын

Shadex and he passed Wilt

GERMAN JESUS

@ToshDeCamerz

7 жыл бұрын

Kawhi Not #KawhiSexual #Kawhi4MVP L no kawhi is the German Jesus IDC if he ain't German

@littlehouseontheprepostero8457

7 жыл бұрын

German moses of hoops

@dirklegaspi7746

7 жыл бұрын

ToshDeCamerz dafuq man? why would you call him german jesus when he aint even german? use your brain man 😑

@ToshDeCamerz

7 жыл бұрын

dirk legaspi it was a joke saying kawhi is the goat

@AyleidCraft

7 жыл бұрын

ToshDeCamerz it wasn't a joke it was an attempt

Young and agile Dirk was a force of nature, damn

The longevity, the sustained excellence of Dirk Nowitzki is unbelievable

As a heat fan, I hated when he played us but you gotta respect his greatness

@lashmeliodas58

Жыл бұрын

this guy was one of them heat Killas from Texas, the other guys were the SAS big 3.

Man, Dirk could dunk! And how many buzzerbeaters and clutch shots he had. Stunning.

Legend that never betrayed Dallas. Big respect from me❤️✊

Wer ist hier deutscher und freut sich ?

@mozero6931

4 жыл бұрын

me

@MrMustacrackish

3 жыл бұрын

Nowitzki sounds kinda polish to me tho

@ichbinderjohn7014

3 жыл бұрын

Ja

@luisitomacalinao2328

3 жыл бұрын

natzi spotted

@HostileAtHeart

3 жыл бұрын

@@luisitomacalinao2328 Shut the fuck up. You didn't even spell it right.

Arguably one of the most clutch players ever. The top 20 or something was all fucking game winners and buzzer beaters man, that's insane.

Still can't believe there were people who used to say Dirk wasn't clutch and couldn't hit the big shot. He's been doing it his entire career. Even before he won a championship.

Love the respect Dirk and Kobe show each other. Two Legends acknowledging one another

Over the last two years I forgot how athletic he once was. Impressive guy! Complete package. Endless respect for the player and the guy he is.

Here because I needed to remember the old nostalgia of watching Dirk play. Best euro player to ever play in NBA period. Future HOF extremely respectable retirement.

Most Players would be happy to have his Top 50-41 as their Top 10, but Dirk even got 41 better plays!! Incredible!!!! Dirk

One of my favorite things I appreciate about Dirk is when he swishes a shot it always looks so damn smooth 🧈🧈

He is incredible! I get chills watching this! Hard to believe that Malone was still around in one of these plays, seams like he retired centuries ago, and Dirk is still here!

The best international Player ever! Much respect.

@donaldgriggs2816

7 жыл бұрын

NBA Primetime no sir that would be Hakeem the dream!!!

@ToshDeCamerz

7 жыл бұрын

Donald Griggs no it would be dirk..

@troyoleary1495

7 жыл бұрын

Why not just say one of the best NBA players of all time?

@troyoleary1495

7 жыл бұрын

Donald Griggs, where is Hakeem on the all time scoring list?

@leroyamon6540

7 жыл бұрын

hakeem olajuwon

Getting to 30,000 points and beating lebron in his prime (only time lebron lost with the best team) made Dirk one of the all time greats But I just saw him break a dudes ankles with a high-post pivot THIS GUY IS IMMORTAL

This nigga made Kobe,KD,Westbrook,Wade and LeHoe his kids in 2011 playoffs.

@spirosperfect

7 жыл бұрын

whats your name btw?

@waynewho3345

7 жыл бұрын

hahahaha

@jael2236

6 жыл бұрын

Uvuvwevwevwe Onyetenyevwe Ugwemubwem Ossas yeah nobody could stop him from 2005 to 2011.

@angelaramburuballislifepal439

6 жыл бұрын

He was on a mission .

A humble, intellectual, powerhouse with incredible mechanics, insane decision making, a hammer for a right-side drive in dunk, ridiculous 3-pt success rate for a PF, and near unstoppable mid-range pull up and fade-aways.

Dirk did way more dunks than I thought :-) But he's already clearly a legend because of his step back one leg fadeaway. He has definitely to be in the hall of fame!

2011 NBA Finals was the best Finals I've ever watched. Seeing Dirk past his prime on a team that proved all odds wrong destroy a big 3 superteam was amazing. And also Leaked videos of certain KZread commenting scum will be out later this week

@KawhiNot

7 жыл бұрын

Stopping LeTards Since 2003 L LeBron exposed GoLden Screen Larriors 3-1

@dubnationwebelieve3455

7 жыл бұрын

Stopping LeTards Since 2003 L

@realitities2

7 жыл бұрын

Stopping LeTards Since 2003 .....but that was a mediocre finals bro

@lass5202

7 жыл бұрын

Although I wanted the Heat to win that series, I'm happy that Dirk got a ring and it was well deserved as well

@leviesumabong7089

7 жыл бұрын

Stopping LeTards Since 2003 nah.. that series was not that good. you just loved it because you are a lebron hater and wants him to fail all the time.

I am from the same Region in Germany Dirk is from We was always proud of him. He is one of us.

I love seeing the replays with Dirk and Nash. The best memories of my childhood

The best big man in NBA History. Nobody does it like him, no big man is that athletically versatile, as well as versatile in almost every part of the game! Man, what a blessing to watch him throughout his career! #DirkGOATvitzki

@everyonesaidmynamewasstupi3713

Жыл бұрын

better than wilt and kareem?

I love how his highlights include him scoring on other nba greats...karl malone, David Robinson, Webber, Yao, KG, Bosh, Wade, Kobe...he even flew by and dunked on Vince Carter! One of the most unique players of all time an also one of the best...Miss you Dirk

One of the good things about being a German teacher is that I get to brag on Dirk. Point out to the kids that, among the NBA's all-time scorers, at #6, between Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain, you have Dirk Nowitzki. Danke Dirk!

This dude will be missed in so many ways... A guy who worked so hard that he accomplished the maximum for his career. I was just so happy for him when he got his championship, not only one of the all time greats but a fantastic human being as well, a role model on many levels. All the people in Dallas as well as in Germany will love him forever and he deserves it

Drik is a living legend. Future hall of famer for sure

Kudos to all that tried to contest that jumper. You tried valiantly.

Its terrible how so underrated Dirk is or was. One of the best players out there! He brought us a ring even if it was just 1. Dallas LOVES Dirk! And we all hates to see him go but we knew it was coming eventually. There will never be another Dirk. I'm glad to have been able to see him play when I went to the games. It was soooo much better in person then on TV! A true legend. There will never be another like him!

@Diego-ox3rg

Жыл бұрын

Hoje tem Luka dontik

@detlevonameln5497

11 ай бұрын

Danke für die tollen Worte, Grüße aus Deutschland.

@CoolBeansYoFohShizzle

10 ай бұрын

@@Diego-ox3rgFr. Great legacy passed in 2019 yet at the same time a new legacy was born

I would never have guessed that Dirk dunked that often, or that aggressively. I didn't get to see a lot of Western Conference games in his prime. Also: Mavs need to go back to those green and blue unis.

You can just see that Dirk has been in the game so long he can predict every movement and just hammer those hard shots. That's some serious experience.

Players will never understand how confidence inspiring Dirk Nowitzki is. There is never a chance when he gets the ball, does a few spins, and fades away with his knee in your face that you question if it will go in. You feel that it will never miss. That Dirk is just too good. His movements are so fluid that you never know if its humanly possible to contort your body at such a steep angle and rainbow all the shots in - just like he does with ease. Dirk's statue will be iconic, and his style and work ethic will be missed by all these younger players.

I literally get tears i my eyes watching this. When dirk made that and 1 shot against the spurs (nr. 2 in this video) i was about 16 and played basketball like a maniac. I watched that play at about 4 AM live. He is truely a true Hero to me. His personality, work ethic, humbleness, humor, kindness. And yes, i am a little bias cause i am from bavaria, but the other comments here just tell me i am right

Dirk, along Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett are the best PF's of their era, and a top 5 in history

Most of these top 50's are CLUTCH!! 🔥

Dirk is honestly one of the most clutch players I've ever seen

I've waited 10 years to see Dirk! I'm planning on going to watch him play before the seasons over! He's the GOAT of Bigmen and Euro players. #Mavs4Life

One of the greatest of all time! Truly a legend.

A lot of these plays - aside from the game-winners - are dunks off of textbook fakes... As a defender, how do you not bite on his fakes? If you don't bite on his fakes, he'll swish the jump shot anyway. Dirk's one-legged fadeaway is the second most iconic and unstoppable shot in NBA history (next to Kareem's skyhook), he is the second greatest power forward of all time, a top twenty player of all-time, and his 2011 championship will always be one of the most difficult and celebrated titles in NBA history.

@progeniesofthetoiletpaperh6433

Жыл бұрын

Only way to defend the fadeaway was to foul, but then again, he was a sharp shooter, i remember Westbrook getting ejected because he cannot stop him and Dirk taunts him non stop. 😂

@l3ftie578

Жыл бұрын

@@progeniesofthetoiletpaperh6433 i remember that game lol dirk had him so stressed out

one ring is all we wanted in dallas from you Dirk, thank you for all the great memories, you'll be missed when you retire...

It hurt to see 05-07 seasons those were his peak years the most exciting player ever too when he shot it was always lit

Dirk flu game was beautiful. Don't make fun of Dirk.

@youtuber3328

4 жыл бұрын

was it in the playoffs or not

@MyUniqueHandle.

4 жыл бұрын

@@youtuber3328 in the playoffs. lebron and wade joked about dirk being sick in 2011 finals and got their asses whooped

@valentino8625

3 жыл бұрын

@@youtuber3328 IN final

@youtuber3328

3 жыл бұрын

@@valentino8625 ok

I love to watch 3 points made by Dirk. The best Euro player of time in my opinion

There will always be only 1 Dirk........What a legend...👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Look at his young days athleticism. People putting KP's athletic ability over him but I'm not sure.

@chrishaugan8230

7 жыл бұрын

Nano Alfonso I'm a Knicks fan and KP shows promise but I don't think he will be as good as Dirk, but I really hope I'm wrong and KP turns out to be Dirk plus some

@marcusmcdonald6391

7 жыл бұрын

Nano Alfonso Kristaps is more athletic but dirk was by no means non athletic during his heyday.

@FernandoMorales-xh5oj

6 жыл бұрын

Marcus Mc'Donald Dirk moved like a guard in his prime

@pcs54

6 жыл бұрын

Dirk was one of the most athletic 7 footers the nba has seen when he came into the league. But KP Is just different because he is the tallest guy in the league so u cant really compare.

@johncasino4399

6 жыл бұрын

KP jumps higher, but in terms of mobility, Dirk is faster. That’s how Dirk scores against his competitions when his post up game was not yet polished, he blows by you then shoots or he just goes straight to the basket.

Dirk > KG

@belfastbelchan4039

5 жыл бұрын

Dirk owned KG everytime theu play

@justsayin669

4 жыл бұрын

@Ahmet Hakan How so? KG was the WAY better defender, much better rebounder and better passer. Dirk was just a better scorer. That's it.

@justsayin669

4 жыл бұрын

@@belfastbelchan4039 That's just not true. KG and Dirk head to head: *Garnett* : 17-20 W/L 21.8ppg on 51.9FG% 11.5rpg 4.3apg 2.5TOVs 1.2bpg 1.2spg *Dirk* : 20-17 W/L 23.1ppg on 46.7FG% (40% 3pt) 8.2rpg 2.1apg 1.7TOVs 0.8bpg 0.6spg Not to mention Dirk also had the better teams overall in their matchups. So how on earth is that Dirk "owning KG everytime they play"? You just thought nobody would call you on that?

@slickrgl

4 жыл бұрын

Dirk all day !

@CT-yr8ph

4 жыл бұрын

Ahmet Hakan you crazy kg was the best player on that Celtics team you don’t know basketball

Undeniably one of the NBA's all-time greats. One of the most unique and talented scorers and one of the all-time best clutch performers, as this video clearly shows. Congrats on 30K, Dirk! #MFFL

Beautiful just beautiful. That man was fearless going for the dunk. Legend💯

I love Dirk. One of the greatest of all times. His whole career with Dallas and won a title with em. Legend stuff

Best PF in NBA History , like if you agree!

@senormedia

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe not a PF? More like a really tall SF?

@nambransfakeassbapestuff3658

5 жыл бұрын

yeh fuck tim duncan

@joshharvey4428

5 жыл бұрын

Dirk is honestly my favorite player. But hes not better than Tim Duncan sorry.

@stillbobby8676

5 жыл бұрын

@@joshharvey4428 i honestly say he is... Yeah defense is not what made dirk be in his prime and hia younger days dirk was never a bad defender dont let these last couple of years were he can bareley walk fool you... And i think dirk could take over games more that tim did and i dirk impacted the game in a way that only the mj's of fhe world did.... He is basically the father of how the game is played today defensively and offensively i think u can defenently say tim had a better carrer but dirk has a bigger legacy and i think he was the better player from the two.

@stillbobby8676

5 жыл бұрын

@@senormedia no he was a PF

For all those who said never attacked the rim... Dirk attacked the rim when BB was still physical!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This man could pull up anywhere on the court and make it happen. Didn’t matter where he was. Top of the key, in the paint, mid-range, at the FT line. He was never going to win style points or dunk contest, but that’s not what he was about. He was effective. Just a pure ball player and it was a pleasure getting to grow up watching him.

@progeniesofthetoiletpaperh6433

Жыл бұрын

I was never into basketball, even to this day, but i learned how to play because of him

People forget how good Dirk was off the dribble and attacking the basket in his prime in addition to the shooting ability...... Damn near unstoppable

Dirk has been such a good player for so long, we can't forget him. He might be going away this year. It might be his last 14 games so appreciate him. Because when he is gone, I don't think there would be anyone else who would be as great as he was for the Mavs. He was the only star in that 2011 championship.

Thanks for the memories (& heartbreak) -SpursNation

I'm 31 and love Dirk. He was a big figure for me growing up playing ball. I'd say that imo Dirk has the most beautiful shot. His turn around fade is perfect literally. I can watch Dirk shoot all day.

This might be the most unspectacular highlight I have ever seen. But that just shows you how effective and incredibly good Dirk was. No fancy Dunks, Layups, circus Shots. He knew what he was good at and that's what he did. That's what makes him one of the best Players in NBA History.

9:05 Damn! That appreciation from Kobe 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 What a respect ✊🏻Great man!

He was a killer! I’ve never seen young Dirk until now

I'm born and raised in Dallas so I've been lucky to see dirk multiple times and looking at this video is the exact reason he'll always be my all time favorite player

His jumper is so aesthetically pleasing.

Pure greatness. Thanks for the memories, legend.

Gratz on 30k dirk one on the best foreign players in the history of the league 👌💯

@troyoleary1495

7 жыл бұрын

mOhamad ae correction, one of the best NBA players of all time.

@kroobsie4663

6 жыл бұрын

troy oleary he said foreign player you dumb fuck

Thanks for the highlights , the memories and the clutch plays Dirk Nowitzki!

@AceParks

2 жыл бұрын

i forgot how great he was i had to come back and see

@AceParks

2 жыл бұрын

Jordan, Kobe and Dirk had that crazy turn around mid range jumper i miss seeing that

Love this man, miss him in the NBA.

I don't understand why Duncan is considered by many to be the greatest all-time PF. Obviously his defense was better, but Dirk is the 6th all-time leading scorer in NBA history! One of the most dynamic scorers the NBA has ever seen. There's never been another 7 footer who can make the shots he makes.

@dirkimy

Жыл бұрын

Dirk is a shooting guard in a power forwards body

His footwork was legendary, especially for a 7 footer

His play style mimics so much like the black mamba. The footwork, the tough shots, the fadeaway, especially that killer look after a bucket, but in his own fashion. One of the most underrated guys out there in the 2000s

Im speechless after watching this video......

Thank you Dirk. We will forever miss you. 41.21.1.

The best basketball player I’ve ever seen !!!

Prime Dirk is surely unstoppable. No one can stop him and that one legged fade. Not even those best defenders can stop it.

#30 would have been one of the all time great shots in NBA Finals history if the refs didn't give Dwayne Wade two free throws to win the game. If the Mavs win Game 5 they probably win the title in 2006.

Anybody else here after this legend retired?

One of THE clutches players to ever play the game. Respect this man and all he's done

Legend in every possible Way! One of the Greatest Personalities Sports ever had!!

one of the best players!!! his skills, height and talent transcended NBA's generation.

The best PF of all time ❗️

I'm a heat fan but watching dirk lead his team to a championship in 2011 made me a fan for life

love seeing the look of disappointment from his opponents when that jumper pops the net!! Thank you for the years DIRK!!!! 🏀🔥💪🏾

Big Dirk the clutch master. Absolutely deserving of the NBA all time 75 spot 🔥🔥

Just goes to show that you don't need hops to be a legend in the nba. One of the clutchest shot makers EVER.