DALLAS — He’s already the most decorated player in the Dallas Mavericks’ franchise history. Still, despite entering Year 19 at the age of 38, 13-time All-Star Dirk Nowitzki figures to receive plenty of attention from opposing teams while adding to his growing list of accolades during the upcoming season.
Inking a reported two-year deal worth $50 million on July 27, Nowitzki is likely to conclude his storied career in a Mavericks’ uniform. Nowitzki is already the franchise leader in several categories, including career points, rebounds, field goals, three-point field goals, free throws, games played, starts and minutes. But while the Mavs hope to lighten the burden on the 7-footer’s broad shoulders during the 2016-17 campaign, head coach Rick Carlisle knows much will once again be asked of the NBA’s No.