Dirk Nowitzki was named Wednesday by the NBA as a candidate eligible to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall
Other candidates on that illustrious list include Pau Gasol, Tony Parker, Gregg Popovich, Dwyane Wade and the 1976 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team.
“When you talk about that list it’s pretty special,” coach Jason Kidd. “There’s a lot of connections on that list, but when you talk about Dirk and the career that he’s had, it’s unbelievable. He changed the game.
“He’s a champion on and off the floor, and Dallas adopted him as their son.