Congrats Dirk, #6 to 30,000 points

[Bmurph]

Dirk Nowitzki 6th player in NBA to reach 30,000 points. Guy has been special for sure!

Dirk Nowitzki becomes sixth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 career points
Dirk joins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain on the list

• by Jack Maloney
• @jackhaveitall
• 1h ago • 1 min read

Well that was easy.

Dirk Nowitzki entered Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakersneeding 20 points to become the sixth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 career points. It didn’t take him long at all, as he poured in 18 in the opening quarter alone, then sunk a baseline jumper early in the second quarter to reach the incredible milestone (video above).

Unsurprisingly, Mark Cuban, who has been unwavering in his support for Dirk throughout the years, went wild with delight following the moment.

The Mavericks legend joins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to score 30,000 points in their career. It’s a remarkable achievement and a testament to Dirk’s skill and longevity.

Though he may get overlooked at times by the casual fan, there should be no doubt about it: Dirk Nowitzki is one of the greatest players the NBA has ever seen. In a statement shorty after Dirk reached the milestone, commissioner Adam Silver released a statement confirming that fact, saying, among other things, “This latest accomplishment further establishes his legacy as one of the NBA’s greatest players.“

 

[GNG]

We Dallas fans appreciate just how great Dirk has been his entire career...

 

[Bmurph]

Mark Cuban was so fucking excited, it was pretty awesome to watch as a Mavs fan!

 

[Shanemansj13]

I have always liked Dirk. One of the greatest of all-time and top 5 PF IMO. He was unstoppable in his prime. Congrats Dirk!

 

[Bmurph]

Lebron gave his ringing endorsement of the big german, which was pretty cool as well!

 

[trojanfan12]

Dirk has been a great player and seems to be a class guy. Congrats to him.

 

[larryjohn]

Pictures of Dirk hitting his 20,000th point ... then hitting his 30,000th point.

Note the elbow wrap in the first one.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Lebron gave his ringing endorsement of the big german, which was pretty cool as well!

Total class act all the way around- one of the all time greats. He and Cuban are definitely one of the reasons why the Mavs are one of my favorite teams and I feel good for them when they have success.

I'd love to see Dirk try and chase a title with LBJ but I know thats never going to happen because thats just not his style- even at the end of his career like he is at. What a great guy to have at the beginning of a rebuild to show the young guys how to do it the right way. Heres hoping that Dirk stays in the organization long term and continues to help the team and helps them through this rebuild.

Dallas- without a lot of assets- has already built a nice little core to add around in Barnes, Noel, Curry, Yogi, etc.

they just stole Noel in my opinion- hes will be a Tyson Chandler like guy in the modern game and fits great in Carlisle's system.

Thats how you have a great franchise- a great owner, great coach, and a great team oriented star.

 

[Lakers+USC=#1]

Pictures of Dirk hitting his 20,000th point ... then hitting his 30,000th point.

Note the elbow wrap in the first one.

What does he have against the Lakers?

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Thats how you have a great franchise- a great owner, great coach, and a great team oriented star.

No

 

[Mecca]

We Dallas fans appreciate just how great Dirk has been his entire career...

Non Mavs fans too.

 

[larryjohn]

Non Mavs fans too.

Dirk said he is planning to come back for 1 more year -- and he is really enjoying playing with the young guys. He said some of his teammates are calling him #7 -- because Lebron is creeping up on him.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Dirk said he is planning to come back for 1 more year -- and he is really enjoying playing with the young guys. He said some of his teammates are calling him #7 -- because Lebron is creeping up on him.

Speaking of #7. I noticed both defenders are wearing the number 7, Nance and Odom lol

 

[Mecca]

Dirk said he is planning to come back for 1 more year -- and he is really enjoying playing with the young guys. He said some of his teammates are calling him #7 -- because Lebron is creeping up on him.

Yogi, Noel, Harry B will be lucky to have him.

 

[Bmurph]

Yogi, Noel, Harry B will be lucky to have him.

The team has been fun to watch lately, not just because they are winning but seeing Yogi and Seth and Nerlens and all the energy has been exciting. First half of the season was painfully boring

 

[Mecca]

The team has been fun to watch lately, not just because they are winning but seeing Yogi and Seth and Nerlens and all the energy has been exciting. First half of the season was painfully boring

I have never been so wrong about a player as I've been about Harry B.

The winning might not be there. But, the effort is.

Forgot about Seth.

He has been terrific.

Maybe you can unload that Matthews contract for another young asset this Summer?

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

Dirk said he is planning to come back for 1 more year -- and he is really enjoying playing with the young guys. He said some of his teammates are calling him #7 -- because Lebron is creeping up on him.

Actually, some of his teammates were joking that if he didn't hurry up Lebron was going to catch him before he retires. It sounds like the locker room is a good one.

 

[Bmurph]

I have never been so wrong about a player as I've been about Harry B.

The winning might not be there. But, the effort is.

Forgot about Seth.

He has been terrific.

Maybe you can unload that Matthews contract for another young asset this Summer?

I hoped Matthews would return to the pre-inured days but he has just not shown me much. It would be great if they could move hm for another young piece.

Harrison is definitely playing with lots of effort and he's been great to watch this season

 

[GNG]

Mark Cuban was so fucking excited, it was pretty awesome to watch as a Mavs fan!

Now maybe Cuban can get off his ass and go sign some players that'll help get us into the playoffs.

 

[Bmurph]

Now maybe Cuban can get off his ass and go sign some players that'll help get us into the playoffs.

We can hope!