For the fourth time in five years, the Mavericks will compete in the playoffs starting this Sunday. And with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, plus a good end to the regular season, the Texans can have big ambitions. Dirk Nowitzki is one of those who believe in it.
Especially since the German, who lifted the trophy with Dallas in 2011, is well placed to discuss Doncic's performances. He is never far from his heartfelt franchise and played with the Slovenian.
“My last season was his first”, remember the 2007 MVP. “What a talent, what a player. I never imagined he could be this good. He progresses season after season. How is it ? It feels like we've seen it all before, but this kid does it even better. His creativity, his intelligence are incredible. »
A 4-2 victory for Dallas?
And his association with Kyrie Irving is working better and better. “After last season, Kyrie and Luka understand each other better, play better”notes Dirk Nowitzki.
Without forgetting the reinforcements who arrived during the season, Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington. “It’s happening and it’s fun to watch. I'm not always with them in the locker room, but the chemistry seems good. I am happy for them, for their game. The arrivals during the season have been incredible. We needed a pivot and we have two. »
Thus, the Mavericks legend believes that Jason Kidd's players will eliminate Los Angeles 4-2 in this first round. “The Clippers are tough. It's always complicated to play them. We never really have an answer to Kawhi Leonard. They have players to play against Luka, so it's going to be an enjoyable series. I think the Mavericks will go through in six games. »
| Dirk Nowitzki | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 1998-99 | DAL | 47 | 20 | 40.5 | 20.6 | 77.3 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 8.2 |
| 1999-00 | DAL | 82 | 36 | 46.1 | 37.9 | 83.0 | 1.2 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 17.5 |
| 2000-01 | DAL | 82 | 38 | 47.4 | 38.7 | 83.8 | 1.5 | 7.7 | 9.2 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 21.8 |
| 2001-02 | DAL | 76 | 38 | 47.7 | 39.7 | 85.3 | 1.6 | 8.4 | 9.9 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 23.4 |
| 2002-03 | DAL | 80 | 39 | 46.3 | 37.9 | 88.1 | 1.0 | 8.9 | 9.9 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 25.1 |
| 2003-04 | DAL | 77 | 38 | 46.2 | 34.1 | 87.7 | 1.2 | 7.5 | 8.7 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 21.8 |
| 2004-05 | DAL | 78 | 39 | 45.9 | 39.9 | 86.9 | 1.2 | 8.5 | 9.7 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 26.1 |
| 2005-06 | DAL | 81 | 38 | 48.0 | 40.6 | 90.1 | 1.4 | 7.6 | 9.0 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 26.6 |
| 2006-07 ★ | DAL | 78 | 36 | 50.2 | 41.6 | 90.4 | 1.6 | 7.3 | 8.9 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 24.6 |
| 2007-08 | DAL | 77 | 36 | 47.9 | 35.9 | 87.9 | 1.2 | 7.3 | 8.6 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 23.6 |
| 2008-09 | DAL | 81 | 38 | 47.9 | 35.9 | 89.0 | 1.1 | 7.3 | 8.4 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 25.9 |
| 2009-10 | DAL | 81 | 38 | 48.1 | 42.1 | 91.5 | 1.0 | 6.7 | 7.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 25.0 |
| 2010-11 | DAL | 73 | 34 | 51.7 | 39.3 | 89.2 | 0.7 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 23.0 |
| 2011-12 | DAL | 62 | 34 | 45.7 | 36.8 | 89.6 | 0.7 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 21.7 |
| 2012-13 | DAL | 53 | 31 | 47.1 | 41.4 | 86.0 | 0.7 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 17.3 |
| 2013-14 | DAL | 80 | 33 | 49.7 | 39.8 | 89.9 | 0.5 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 21.7 |
| 2014-15 | DAL | 77 | 30 | 45.9 | 38.0 | 88.2 | 0.6 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 17.3 |
| 2015-16 | DAL | 75 | 32 | 44.8 | 36.8 | 89.3 | 0.7 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 18.3 |
| 2016-17 | DAL | 54 | 26 | 43.7 | 37.8 | 87.5 | 0.4 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 14.2 |
| 2017-18 | DAL | 77 | 25 | 45.6 | 40.9 | 89.8 | 0.3 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 12.0 |
| 2018-19 | DAL | 51 | 16 | 35.9 | 31.2 | 78.0 | 0.1 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 7.3 |
| Total | 1522 | 34 | 47.1 | 38.0 | 87.9 | 1.0 | 6.6 | 7.6 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 20.7 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
