Dirk's championship mindset The Mavericks' 2007 playoff loss to the Warriors remains one of Nowitzki's toughest career setbacks. Yet, beyond the disappointment, it marked a pivotal moment.

In the final chapter of his legendary career, Dirk Nowitzki competed well past the typical NBA prime, playing into his late 30s and early 40s. That longevity set him apart, especially on a Dallas ...

Dirk's numbers backed it up: after averaging 24.6 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists in the regular season, he dropped to 19.7, 11.3 and 2.3 over six games against Golden State.