NBA: Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki gets street named after him

Having spent his entire career with Dallas Mavericks, Dirk witzki t only me a name for himself but also found a special place in hearts of Dallas fans. American Airlines Center is place where tall German spent his 21-year career and he has been duly rewarded for his contribution to city. 

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Dallas Mavericks: Dirk witzki speaks about hour given to him 

A street passing near stium will w bear name of Dallas Mavericks legend. idea of changing name was brought up by Mayor Pro Tem am Medra and it was in late September when City Council members unanimously voted to change name of Olive Street between Victory Avenue and rth Field Street.

Speaking after christening for witzki Way, German said that this hour is a little bit bigger than basketball. He said that this hour was about his relationship with this city and with community. He also said that this is for his family, and all he wanted was his family name to be represented.  

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Mavericks fans, players and staff joined city officials at event. witzki has helped Mavericks clinch that championship with a performance that earned him title of Finals MVP.

Dirk witzki, who retired after last season, is a 14-time All-Star and highest-scoring foreign-born player in NBA history.  He was named NBA MVP in 2007 and will love by Dallas fans for helping team win its only championship in 2011 when he was NBA Finals MVP. 

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Current Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle also praised german for his contribution. Speaking during event he said that for Dirk, fame was something he was never interested in. He even called witzki a loving son, dedicated husband, doting far, community leer and a top-tier, all-time great NBA champion.

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witzki heaped praise on Mavericks coach as well thanked owner Mark Cuban for being in his corner, even when he wasn’t performing very well. He said that he h so much support from fans and community and it felt like y wanted him to succeed.