Nowitzki fans generally know about his philanthropy and particular soft spot for kids, but the public never has had a window into Uncle Dirk’s hospital visits because he wouldn’t allow it, no ...

Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki hugs his 15-month-old son Max Nowitzki in the dugout during the Dirk Nowitzki's 2016 Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game at Dr Pepper Ballpark on Friday, June 10, 2016 ...

A few days ago Dirk Nowitzki quietly continued his decade-plus tradition of visiting sick kids hospitalized at Children's Medical Center Dallas. Last December, Uncle Dirk, as he's come to be known ...

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki wanted the number 14. When the seven-footer from Würzburg, Germany was drafted ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks in 1998, he hoped to wear the #14 jersey in honor of ...

Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks continued his tradition of making holiday-time better for youngsters at Dallas' Children's Medical ... That the story be about the “courageous” kids, ...

Dirk Nowitzki helping Dallas ISD students develop championship mentality 02:41. DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) ... Dirk added that it's amazing to see the kids having dreams and innovative ideas.

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki wanted the number 14. When the seven-footer from Würzburg, Germany was drafted ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks in 1998, he hoped to wear the #14 jersey in honor of ...

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki wanted the number 14. When the seven-footer from Würzburg, Germany was drafted ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks in 1998, he hoped to wear the #14 jersey in honor of ...