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Mavericks: Dirk Nowitzki and his foundation continue to make a difference

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki retired at the conclusion of the 2018-2019 season. He played 21 years in Dallas. Dirk scored 31,560 points for the Mavericks. He revolutionized the game of basketball. Nowitzki was a power forward shooting threes and spacing the floor. Now, they all do it.

Dirk produced a plethora of memorable plays on the court, but he did more away from it. He set up the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation. The Mavericks legend has his annual softball game and tennis tournament for charities. He has donated countless hours and dollars to improving Dallas and the rest of the world.