Father Time may be struggling against Tim Duncan, but he has Dirk Nowitzki on the ropes. So much so that, according to Dwain Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Dallas Mavericks are considering moving the soon-to-be 37-year-old to the bench.
At this stage in Nowitzki's career, transitioning to a sixth-man role would be best for both him and the Mavericks. He has lost considerable mobility, while becoming more of a defensive liability with each passing season. Still, the future Hall of Famer and former Finals MVP has earned the right to object to such a change.