The Dallas Mavericks held their annual media day to begin the new season on Sept. 21. Mavs legend and future first-ballot Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki was the topic of many conversations. From him coming off the bench this season to his potential retirement, Dirk made plenty of headlines. One aspect went under the radar, though.
Nowitzki’s season ended prematurely last year due to an ankle injury. He missed the final four games and had ankle surgery in April to deal with the issue. Dirk spent much of the offseason in Dallas rehabbing to be ready for this season.