Dallas Mavericks Unveil Statue Honoring Dirk Nowitzki

In 2019, after Dirk Nowitzki played his final home game with the Dallas Mavericks, team governor Mark Cuban said, “I promise you, we will put the biggest, most badass statue ever, and we’ll put it right in front of the arena.” Over three years later, Cuban and the Mavericks made good on that promise.

In a ceremony held steps away from Nowitzki Way, the street near the American Airlines Center named after the Mavericks legend, team personnel, current and former Dallas players, local officials and hundreds of fans gathered on a chilly Christmas morning. They all watched as Nowitzki’s statue was unveiled.