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Dirk Nowitzki
(Former German Basketball Player and One of the Greatest Power Forwards of All Time)
Birthdate: June 19, 1978
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Würzburg, Germany
Dirk Nowitzki is a German former professional basketball player and current special advisor for the Dallas Mavericks. Widely regarded as one of the greatest power forwards of all time, he played his entire 21-year NBA career with the Mavericks. Nowitzki led the team to its first NBA Finals appearance in 2006 and its only championship in 2011. He is known for his scoring ability, versatility, outside shooting, and fadeaway jump shot. Nowitzki has numerous accolades, including NBA MVP and Finals MVP awards, multiple All-Star and All-NBA selections, and being the highest-scoring foreign-born player in NBA history. In international play, he led the Germany national team to medals in major tournaments and was the leading scorer and MVP in several competitions.