Is Dirk Nowitzki Top 10?

Though he’s outside the top 10,—where his coach proclaimed him to be—with another championship or two he may cusp that barrier. Dirk Nowitzki validated his career this year by winning a championship against the vastly more talented—and heavily favored—Miami Heat, vindicating himself for Dallas’ collapse in 2006.

Where does Dirk rank all-time?

With 31,560 career points in the NBA, Dirk ranks sixth on the all-time scoring list. He has also been awarded with the 2007 NBA MVP award.

Is Dirk the greatest of all-time?

Dirk is one of the NBA’s best players of all-time. The only player to record 31,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, 3,000 assists, 1,000 steals, 1,000 blocks and 1,000 3-pointers. He’s No. 6 on the scoring list, behind only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, LeBron, Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.

What is Dirk Nowitzki career high?

On Dec. 2, 2004, Dirk Nowitzki had one of the greatest games of his career. In a matchup with the Houston Rockets, Nowitzki scored a career-high 53 points, helping the Dallas Mavericks win the overtime contest by outdueling Tracy McGrady, who had a season-high 48 points.

Is Dirk a Hall of Famer?

In 2023, Nowitzki will be eligible to enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.

When did Nowitzki retire?

2019Dirk Nowitzki / Career end

Nowitzki retired in the 2018-2019 season as the Mavs’ all-time leader in games, seasons, points, rebounds, blocks, field goal shooting, three-point shooting and free throws.

What is Dirk Nowitzki known for?

Known for his scoring ability, versatility, accurate outside shooting, and trademark fadeaway jump shot, Nowitzki won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 2007 and the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award in 2011. Nowitzki is the only player ever to play for a single NBA franchise for 21 seasons.

What is Wilt Chamberlain’s career-high?

On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain set the NBA single-game scoring record by tallying 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169-147 victory over the New York Knicks. Not 98 points, not 102, but a nice, round 100 — an imposing record set by a most imposing player.

What is Larry Bird’s career-high?

60 points
Hawks. On March 12, 1985, Larry Bird erupted for career-high 60 points in the Boston Celtics’ win against the Atlanta Hawks.