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 ...

There's a reason that everybody in the NBA loves Dirk Nowitzki.The Mavericks legend is beloved on the court, but he may be even more revered off it, as we saw when he surprised 100 kids at the ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Wagner, the younger brother of Orlando's Moritz Wagner, shares Dirk’s background, of course. He has a similar frame at 6-10, 220 (two inches shy of Dirk).

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki recently opened up about the toll his final two NBA seasons took on his body, ... I could probably move better today and play soccer with the kids sometimes.

On how smoothly he has embraced retirement: Dirk Nowitzki: Honestly it's been a fun adjustment. I literally played until I was almost 41 years old. I think I gave my whole body and my mind to the ...

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 ...