The Naismith Hall of Fame has included a few European basketball legends this year. But the joy for Dirk Nowitzki is the highest. Alongside Dwyane Wade, Tony Parker, and Pau Gasol, Nowitzki is just a few days away from receiving one of the highest honors in sports. Fans consider the German basketball legend a GOAT for his historic run in 2011. Though hoops fans are nothing but proud of Nowitzki, looks like one of his blood ties is not too happy about it. Rather embarrassed!?
The Dallas Mavericks legend was all smiles in a recent press conference ahead of the big day. As he shared some beautiful moments of his life, Nowitzki did not fail to add a tale about his daughter that will indeed crack you up!
Dirk reveals why his daughter is embarrassed about him
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The 7-footer faced one of the toughest roads in 2011 to win a championship. The former superstar single-handedly walked through the Lakers’ Bryant & Gasol, Thunder’s KD & Westbrook, and the Miami Heat‘s big three, featuring fellow HoF inductee Dwyane Wade.
Nowitzki bagged the first and only championship for the Mavericks which instantly made him their GOAT. Even though the 2007 MVP has such an incredible resume, it does not impress his 10-year-old daughter.?
For starters, Nowitzki’s firstborn Malaika believes the German sensation is very?“slow”. Well, the 10-year-old started watching her dad after his prime when he was at the end of his career. Seems like Malaika is not aware of her dad’s undefendable fade away!
Further, Nowitzki added his firstborn doesn’t like the publicity around him. Playing 21 long seasons for the same team in the NBA, Nowitzki is famous in Dallas and around the world. However, Malaika is “mostly embarrassed”?when people start crowding her father.?
The 2011 Finals MVP added,?“She just walks the other way”?when Nowitzki gets recognized. Sadly for Malaika, this happens way too often!
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Dwyane Wade’s decision to choose his favorite, Allen Iverson shocked a few but was loved by many. After all, since his jersey number was inspired by the Philadelphia 76ers legend, it’s only right that The Answer presents Wade into the Hall of Fame.?
For Dirk, it’s not one, but two Hall of Fame point guards that will stand by his side this weekend.
Steve Nash and Jason Kidd. The Mavericks had six bright seasons with Nowitzki and Nash as their main stars. Moreover, Kidd won his only ring alongside the 45-year-old in 2011 at the age of 38.?
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Although Nowitzki has managed to earn the respect of several millions of people, his daughter is not one of them.?
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