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FILE - In this June 5, 2019 file photo, former Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki waves to fans after throwing the first pitch before a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Nowitzki looks relaxed and happy about two months after wrapping up his record 21st season with the same franchise. The big German has been traveling with his family and eating plenty of pizza and ice cream. Nowitzki says he will eventually want to work out again. For now the highest-scoring foreign-born player in NBA history figures he’s at least 20 pounds above his playing weight and not too concerned about it. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Nowitzki soaking up retirement after 21 seasons with Mavs

Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki honored by Texas governor, lawmakers

Retired Dallas Mavericks start Dirk Nowitzki stands before the Texas House on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Austin, Texas. Nowitzki was honored by Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas lawmakers for his outstanding 21-year career with the same NBA team. (Gardner Selby/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

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Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) celebrates sinking a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Nowitzki says goodbye at home, set to visit Spurs in finale

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) drives against San Antonio Spurs' Rudy Gay, center, and Marco Belinelli during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 105-94. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

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Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki gets emotional after a video played during a break in the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Dallas on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

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Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) is introduced for the team's NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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FILE- In this March 7, 2017, file photo, Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, celebrates sinking a three-point basket early in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Dallas. A person with knowledge of the agreement says the Dallas Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki have agreed on a two-year, $10 million deal that assures a 20th season for the star forward. The second year of the contract carries a team option, the person told The Associated Press, Thursday, July 6, 2017, on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the deal. The 39-year-old Nowitzki is set to join Kobe Bryant of the Lakers as the only players to spend 20 seasons with one franchise. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

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“But where he’s so good is off the dribble, and I think that’s something that he added, the quick 3 off the dribble.

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