Dirk Nowitzki 53 Points vs Orlando Magic
The greatest European player of all time, Dirk Nowitzki scored 53 points against the Orlando Magic with a perfect 10-of-10 from the free-throw line.
Dirk Nowitzki scored 53 points against the Orlando Magic. He shot 10-of-10 from the free-throw line.
Quick Facts
- Injury status
- Sprained left shoulder (taped)
Lore & Background
Dirk Nowitzki is a German former professional basketball player who played his entire 21-year career as a power forward for the Dallas Mavericks. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest power forwards of all time and the greatest European player of all time.
Reader's Guide
Nowitzki led the Mavericks to 15 NBA playoff appearances, including the franchise's first NBA Finals appearance in 2006 and its only NBA championship in 2011. He won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 2007 and the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award in 2011.
Did You Know?
- Nowitzki is the only player to ever play for a single NBA franchise for 21 seasons.
- He is a 14-time All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA Team member.
- He is the highest-scoring foreign-born player in NBA history.
- He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2023.
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