@@seamusgallagher6860 I didn't thought about best player, Bird is of course not just better, Bird is much better player than Pippen, I thought about speak, for me Scottie's speak was the best and every interview with Scottie or something like that I want to watch, I don't know why, I love that man very much, he is very interesting to me. Like a basketball player, Larry Bird of course was better than him and one of the greatest players of all time.
When a living legend like Larry Bird leaves his home to travel to Dallas, and then give a speech at someone else's farewell tribute, that means a lot to the great player that Dirk Nowitzky was in the NBA.
@@skippychurch2965 Yeah, you very rarely see Bird on these events or on tv. He really does what he wants and it shows how much respect and admiration he has for Dirk.
@@chadstone7468 I know, I can't remember Larry ever showing up at one of these for anybody. When Basketball Jesus shows up at your retirement party you know you made a mark.
Dirk is the second greatest pf of all time. No question. As a Tim Duncan fan. Dirk is the only player I’d allow anyone to argue is better then Timmy Although false Dirks 50/50 year where he didn’t shave his beard until he made the Nava a .500 team to go 41W41L until he shaved it off Is my second favorite playoff run ever Behind his championship season
Well he himself is a legend. It's awesome for sure, but the dude made it. We see him as old now, but this fucking guy was UNGUARDABLE when he was younger.
The greatest European player ever at this moment. The rare example of loyality in these days, amazing sportsmanship and fantastic career. Class! Thank you,Dirk.
@@josekreisherraefoscablo3603 Luka has the potential to surpass Dirk one day. but he isnt there yet. Giannis is the best european player in the nba at the moment. and he might surpass Dirk in the future, too.
The respect the crowd put on Larry Birds name was crazy. It was almost like the retirement speeches were for him..lol. When Larry speaks, we all listen. Larry praising Dirk? Now you know its real. Dirk! the German legend.
I don't think Americans can truly realize how completly surreal it must be for Nowizki. For a German, white kid, from a mid size town growing up in the 90s it wasn't even in the realm of dreams to become a superstar in the NBA one day. For young Nowizki these guys were like mythological heroes, a completely unatainable thing.
Sir Charles, Scottie, and Larry legend. Wow! You know you're a special player when legendary players like these three take time out of their day to honor you.
It basically means Dirk did not ring chase or try to form a super team instead he did it the hardway by facing the competition rather than joining the toughest competitors.
@verbadum22 nope. Don't take it literally. Everybody knows what the old school hall of famers really meant with that. They just couldn't hit the millennials directly for they still owe the NBA a great deal of respect.
Dirk has given me 2 decades of excitement as a Mavericks fan, and being 26, I don't remember a time without him. Thank You for everything Dirk, and go enjoy your retirement!
seeing Dirk getting this recognition....I'm proud to say he is german like me. he's the best that has ever come out from my country. Charles Barkley said it- he is the nicest man ever ❤❤❤
The Mavs championship season was the first year I really got into basketball and I still remember how epic it was to follow the Mavericks adventures in the playoffs. We're gonna miss his kindness and elegance on and off the court even more than his game. He has shown to all of us what being a person is like, before anything else. Because the game of basketball is not just about the rings and the dunks, it's about the people who loves it and get saved by it. Thank you Dirk for all the lessons you taught us, it's been so much fun watching you play. Danke schön, Wunderdirk
You gotta understand that Dirk looked up to Scotty since he was a kid. He had his posters all over his room. That was his idol. So to hear you’re an inspiration from someone you’ve looked up to since you were a kid, it’s gotta feel wonderful.
I'm happy for Dirk. I loved that he won at least one championship, and against the Heatles. It was very satisfying to see his old and slow Dallas team give Miami a beating. Lol.
Mark Allison lebron, Jordan, Kobe, kareme, bill Russell, Shaq, Larry bird, Tim Duncan, Shaq, steph the list goes on he’s not up there he’s probably top 25-50
Trust me when I say this Dirk Love's having Larry Bird at his retirement speech cuz that was his Idol and he looked up to him when Larry bird shows up you know you've done something right
I’m from Dallas and I have to say it has been an honor an a privilege to have had dirk stay in Dallas his ENTIRE career. Can’t say that about a lot of players these years and he won us our first NBA title. Thank you for all the memories and a great run. #thankyoudirk
For people who don't know, Chuck and Dirk have a really good relationship. Dirk's 41 actually comes from Chuck's 14. In Dallas, Dirk wanted the 14 coz he liked Chuck's game so much, he couldn't get it coz Robert Pack had that jersey number in Dallas, so he took the next best thing, 41.
I’ve never been happier to grow up watching a single player for my team than I have been to watch Dirk my whole life. Has anybody ever said a bad thing about him. Humble, kind, funny, talented. He’s a true inspiration and someone kids should be looking up to as how to be a great athlete but also a great human. Dirk is the GOAT in Dallas.
'Played the game the right way'. Yup and with authencity and originality too.That one legged fadeaway will forever be remembered. So people don't just copy someone else's game, play it your way.
Never gets enough recognition for even having played in 2 NBA finals. Rasheed Wallace, Chris Webber, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Karl Malone, Amar'e Stoudemire, Pau Gasol, Shaq, Yao, Elton Brand, Antwan Jameson im sure im missing someone else...just a small list of all stars he played against at his size in the West and still played for 2 chips. Won 1 but still, can't be overlooked he got his team out of that gauntlet twice.
Even though I'm a spurs fan in 2011 I graduated from high school and I was rooting for him to get a ring I'm glad you got to ring in state loyal to Dallas
Dirk is a really great player he deserves to be recognized like this he played the game the right way and he always was a class act since the beginning of he's career hope and wish nothing but the best for him
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when Larry legend shows up. you made it
mm mm nigga we made it
Salute!!
Big facts.
No shit, larry dont show up for anybody's shit
mm mm.....Amen
Yow we can rarely see larry bird come to a retirement speech
Dirk is really something else!!
He didn’t like to do interviews himself back then
Man changed the league and the development of shooting bigs. His impact on the game is similar to curry and ginobli.
@@codkue5142 you are exactly right man
Mr. KNEE GRRR r u stoopid curry literally revolutionized the three point shot
@Mr. KNEE GRRR Yall Sleep, No Dirk, No KD, No AD, No Joel, No Giannis, No nobody smh
Dirk had one of the greatest playoff runs ever in 2011. And Larry bird came out for him, he hates doing this stuff. So much respect.
286mic he didn’t even come out for Paul Pierce
@@ojutay8375 that's kinda sad 😂
Geoffrey well after bird dirk was the best white player lol
@@bill11ringsrussell66 dirks just that nigga thats why he went
@@ojutay8375 I think Carlisle may have had a part in that.
'You played the game the right way' coming from Scottie Pippen that's a major compliment
Secondary compliment to the goat MJ
Playing the game the right way in Scotties parlance means sitting out the last shot with a migraine of the ego
Why?
@@buckchile614 But Scottie got six championships one of the greatest two way players the game has seen so foh
That's his fav players
Larry Bird is the coolest
You got 33 his number
The only player that is still in the NBA that played against Charles Barkley still in the NBA is Vince Carter.
For me all were great, but Scottie is the best.
@@hristijandimitrovski8664Pippen was great but, Larry Bird! In his prime! Watch the highlights homey
@@seamusgallagher6860 I didn't thought about best player, Bird is of course not just better, Bird is much better player than Pippen, I thought about speak, for me Scottie's speak was the best and every interview with Scottie or something like that I want to watch, I don't know why, I love that man very much, he is very interesting to me. Like a basketball player, Larry Bird of course was better than him and one of the greatest players of all time.
When a living legend like Larry Bird leaves his home to travel to Dallas, and then give a speech at someone else's farewell tribute, that means a lot to the great player that Dirk Nowitzky was in the NBA.
Charles Barkley: "I says" 😂😂😂
I says , I says , i says, then he says, i love this guy
But that makes no sense
who never make mistakes?
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@zikonflow5544 dat be no mistake, dat be Eboniks.
Dirk Nowitzki will forever be one of the all times greats to have played this game.
The only player that is still in the NBA that played against Charles Barkley still in the NBA is Vince Carter.
217champion obvious isn't it...
That #41 jersey will be up in the rafters in Dallas, Texas.
Absolutely
Pips stopped aging somewhere around 2002.
I totally agree, he stay in shape, and it shows
@@terryking4380 His face looks good, but he's looking real thin, even more now.
@@bmx7596 ,u right now u brought it to my attention.
hahaha
Uncle Buckle Yeah and Larry never stopped
Larry just showing up is the highest level of respect one can receive
Afterwards Larry hit a three in Dirk’s face and said that was your retirement present.
Sir Lancelot lmao
😂😂😂😂
sounds about right
Crawford already did enough of that lol
💀😂😂
I cant believe larry bird came here lol just goes to show how much people loves dirk
Yeah, I get the impression Larry does what Larry wants and that's it.
@@skippychurch2965 Yeah, you very rarely see Bird on these events or on tv. He really does what he wants and it shows how much respect and admiration he has for Dirk.
Damn right Larry dont leave the house for nobody
@@chadstone7468 I know, I can't remember Larry ever showing up at one of these for anybody. When Basketball Jesus shows up at your retirement party you know you made a mark.
well that is because Dirk was recognized as the TRUE GOAT, watch the 2011 NBA series. it was f*cking unreal. Mavs was a Blacksheep lol
When Bird,Pippen and Barkely are in your presence
You know you are a legend
Dirk is the second greatest pf of all time. No question. As a Tim Duncan fan. Dirk is the only player I’d allow anyone to argue is better then Timmy
Although false
Dirks 50/50 year where he didn’t shave his beard until he made the Nava a .500 team to go 41W41L until he shaved it off
Is my second favorite playoff run ever
Behind his championship season
Mavs*
Run to make the playoffs**
@@matthewcervantes1546 I mean kg is up there
Crowd: One more year! One more year!
Dirk: Hmmm... maybe one more 🤔
Dirk's Knees: Nah, we good fam.
FROM 3 BAAAANG😂🤣
NBA: nigga dirk if you dont retire
*ankles
He might be tempted. Isn't Porzingis joining the team next year? Plus Luka too.
Very Nice🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀
Wow Dirk special, Bird, Pippen, Barkley came to
Pay tribute in his last game. Amazing
Vico Villa he was a great player lol
Shawn Kemp was there to standing next to Larry Bird
also Det the threat
Damn. 62 yrs old and you can still hear a bit of that Larry Bird trash talk.
Man Larry was a cold dude back then. Even black dudes were wearing his Jersey in the Hood. The best killer on the floor.
@@fabolousninenine30 I wouldn't doubt it, but I've got less than an few hours in the hood in my entire life.
Larry Legend could still drop 12 points today.
he breaking your grandaddy ankels
Bird is 62 and Magic is 60 dam has it been that long?
Sad to See you go Big Fella, enjoy retirement!
Can't wait to see Dallas hang up his Jersey number bruh. It's gonna be something special.
The fact that 3 Hall of Famers came to pay tribute when he retired speaks volumes for the man..great players
Legendary career, what a guy, so nice,kindhearted. Glad he won a ring!
Loyalty and class= Dirk
Celtics.
Mavericks.
The most satisfying NBA championish wins in my opinion.
..and he won it the looong hard way without surrounding himself with superstars and primadonnas.
@@mel124177 rightly said my man!
I like Allen Iverson but glad Dirk got a ring that Allen can't get.
"Leave the game better than when you found it", LJBird. Truly a class act. And Thanks Dirk Nowitzki!
This gotta be something special when you have LEGENDS come see you retire.
Well he himself is a legend. It's awesome for sure, but the dude made it. We see him as old now, but this fucking guy was UNGUARDABLE when he was younger.
Legends paying tribute to a legend!
Absolutely beautiful
100%
Scottie looking like he can still drop 20 a night easily
Double double at least
even though he couldn't do that in his prime...
Gold Standard your an idiot
@@goldstandard818 Even though he couldn't do that in his prime, he's done in exactly 367 times in his NBA career, fool.
Gold Standard He put up 20 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 5.5 APG, and 2 SPG in his prime idiot.
Dirk will be always remembered as the Heat Assassin'
He'll be remembered for ruining Lebrons legacy
he lost in 06 tho. . .
@@yekzter5000 97 freethrows for wade.
@@dizemk1810 that's what happens when Cuban can't find anyone to stay in front of him
@@dizemk1810 100 saltshakers for you
The greatest European player ever at this moment. The rare example of loyality in these days, amazing sportsmanship and fantastic career. Class! Thank you,Dirk.
agreed, but Giannis will probably follow in Dirks footsteps.
Luka doncic already recieved the torch
@@josekreisherraefoscablo3603 Luka has the potential to surpass Dirk one day.
but he isnt there yet.
Giannis is the best european player in the nba at the moment. and he might surpass Dirk in the future, too.
You all are right fellas. Giannis and Luka have potential. Years ago I thought about Pau but no.
@Dennis Rodic Petrovic would have closed many mouths if he had lived longer :(
Scottie- Dirk.
*Crowd goes crazy*
I literally cried watching this I’m gunna miss you Dirk I’ve looked up to you since I was 8 and inspired me to chase my dreams.
Mr. random 😂😂😂
I literally laughed out loud.. Love the banter that these beautiful legends did.. Dirk definitely deserved all the respects that he got..
Same here bro. Dirk has been and forever will be my favorite player of all time.
Damn, I can’t believe I was 12 when he was a rookie. Feels like he’s been there my whole life.
NBA on NBC with Bob Costas and Bill Walton. Miss those days so much.
The respect the crowd put on Larry Birds name was crazy. It was almost like the retirement speeches were for him..lol. When Larry speaks, we all listen. Larry praising Dirk? Now you know its real. Dirk! the German legend.
I am going to miss Dirk playing. All the legends I grew up are retiring. I will never forget his performance in 2011 NBA finals.
2:30 that's right! He played the game the right way!! One of the very few real champions that was left in the NBA!
He & Tim D are certainly a dying breed. Great teammates who gave up $$ so their teams could sign or keep players.
Steph Curry is a real champ also. Dirk beat 3 kings with 2 knights(Jason Kidd n Jason Terry)
@@Amick44 legacy continues- Stephen curry hopefully, James harden (technically), Dame all still with the same team
@@michael6601 we will see.
@@michael6601 James Harden 🤣🤣🤣🤣you had to ruin your own comment didn't you 🤣🤣🤣🤣
"Leave the game better than you found it"
Awesome quote. And absolutely true about Dirk. The game is better because Dirk existed.
That speech by Charles was so great. He showed him respect where respect is due
The numbers keep changing haha, it was 52 the last time I saw him talk about it lol
Seeing the goat legends honoring Dirk, as Dirk will now become a hokage just like them.
facts my nigga
10th Hokage. Calling it
Hokage lol
Lmao Hokage 😂
LOL Hokage
When you get Larry to speak for you. You know your a Legend
that line-up there can win championships for every season. GOD give them their youth back
I don't think Americans can truly realize how completly surreal it must be for Nowizki. For a German, white kid, from a mid size town growing up in the 90s it wasn't even in the realm of dreams to become a superstar in the NBA one day. For young Nowizki these guys were like mythological heroes, a completely unatainable thing.
“White kid” bro Europeans don’t even think like that. Only us brainwashed Americans that think race actually matters .
Paul Pierce couldn't get those five guys to come to his last game the way Dirk did!
Come on man don't do him like that.
@@lastofthestarmakers6800 they dont love him like Dirk 🤷♂️
They don't love you like that! You think you was dirk?
That's the difference between a top 25 player & a top 75 player
Paul Pierce would've said he had a better career than all those dudes lol
Larry Bird nails one liners like clutch shots, very funny guy!!
When Larry Speaks you better listen
LB: "Leave the game better than you found it."
Well curry messed it up,lol
Larry coming in, giving a tribute to Dirk and delivering his brand of comedy is simply the best!
Mavs fans showing Larry the respect he deserves…what an emotional moment
Larry doesn't show up at most HOF worthy players' retirements. You must be something more to deserve that. Dirk was really something else.
R.I.P to one of the GREATEST NBA careers I've seen in my 28 year's on this Earth Dirk I salute you #41
Jay he meant he can rest by enjoying his retirement in peace (no disturbance). but yeah saying R.I.P to someone alive is bad lol
He’s not dead though, plus Dirk has been in the NBA for 21 years not 28+. Think first bro.
You know you did it when Larry Legend shows up 💯
Sir Charles, Scottie, and Larry legend. Wow! You know you're a special player when legendary players like these three take time out of their day to honor you.
I love you Larry
Larry sure can excite a crowd, pretty amazing nearly 30 years later.
How often do you see this.. absolutely never.. I seriously got choked up. A beautiful moment..
wow mavs fans 100% class
Joey Park no they’re not
lol ya because all these all time-greats used to play for the mavericks i forgot
HazeRenegade What’s your problem?
Texas ♥️ Dirk
When Larry is about to talk.... OMG legend💚💚💚☘️☘️☘️
From a chicago bulls fan, great job dirk!!
Charles really nailed it... Dirk is the nicest guy in the NBA. He is loyal, humble and sincer
That ovation for Larry is insane!!!!!!
Bro insane!!
@@richardrice5942 he's goat
@@richardrice5942
Alright
Dirk Nowitzki is pure class.
Pippen: i like players play the right way...
Harden left the building...
Westbrook never found the building.
LOL!!! Spot on !!
😂😂😂
It basically means Dirk did not ring chase or try to form a super team instead he did it the hardway by facing the competition rather than joining the toughest competitors.
@verbadum22 nope. Don't take it literally. Everybody knows what the old school hall of famers really meant with that. They just couldn't hit the millennials directly for they still owe the NBA a great deal of respect.
Those words are as much about Dirk's nature and attitude as much as they are about his talent....genuine warmth there
I remembered Dirk saying his favorite player is Scottie Pippen
He had posters of him in his childhood room.
But he also called him “an arrogant a$$”
When MJ heard that, he probably took it personal 😂
Larry Bird man. Love that guy
Dirk has given me 2 decades of excitement as a Mavericks fan, and being 26, I don't remember a time without him. Thank You for everything Dirk, and go enjoy your retirement!
Scottie Pippen , said it the best a true basketball player !
He cried when Scottie came up. He LOVED him some Pippen growing up!
From a Dallas native THANK YOU DIRK. You are a great human being. Thank u for what you brought to our city. DALLAS4LIFE
When Larry Bird comes out, pay attention.
The crowd went crazy when Bird even touch the mic. BOSS
Dirk redefined the power forward position. Great player, great person. Happy trails legend.
seeing Dirk getting this recognition....I'm proud to say he is german like me. he's the best that has ever come out from my country. Charles Barkley said it- he is the nicest man ever ❤❤❤
Lerry bird is a legend he is so underrated
Dirk has a pure heart, he is a very kind person
😎🤘🏻🇩🇪
Maybe Chuck got a bit humble here... that Germany story, he used to throw Scottie under the bus rather than saying Dirk scored those points on him
Scottie said imma lock him up in second half and got busted
barkley guarded him 1st and dirk kept scoring.. so he relegated the guarding job to scottie but dirk still kept scoring.. that's what happened
I don’t know what happened here haha, chuck told the story way better beforr
@@yyourfacee chuck said he scored 52 now here he saying 42 😂
Larry bird lowkey the funniest dude.
The Mavs championship season was the first year I really got into basketball and I still remember how epic it was to follow the Mavericks adventures in the playoffs. We're gonna miss his kindness and elegance on and off the court even more than his game. He has shown to all of us what being a person is like, before anything else. Because the game of basketball is not just about the rings and the dunks, it's about the people who loves it and get saved by it.
Thank you Dirk for all the lessons you taught us, it's been so much fun watching you play.
Danke schön, Wunderdirk
You gotta understand that Dirk looked up to Scotty since he was a kid. He had his posters all over his room. That was his idol. So to hear you’re an inspiration from someone you’ve looked up to since you were a kid, it’s gotta feel wonderful.
I'm happy for Dirk. I loved that he won at least one championship, and against the Heatles. It was very satisfying to see his old and slow Dallas team give Miami a beating. Lol.
You can thank Lebron for choking his ass of.
Chuck is so awesome
Dirk is a top 10 player of all time without a doubt.
No he’s not 😂 Top 20 Maybe, and that’s a maybe.
1. Michael
2.Kareem
3.Magic
4. LeBron
5. Russell
6. Wilt
7. Bird
8.Kobe
9. Duncan
10. Hakeem
Mark Allison lebron, Jordan, Kobe, kareme, bill Russell, Shaq, Larry bird, Tim Duncan, Shaq, steph the list goes on he’s not up there he’s probably top 25-50
Bird>Magic (Bird was a better player but didn’t have an as good legacy)
the up most RESPECT for Larry bird is impeccable.. I love basketball.
What an incredible career Dirk amassed. And a genuinely great person to boot.
Trust me when I say this Dirk Love's having Larry Bird at his retirement speech cuz that was his Idol and he looked up to him when Larry bird shows up you know you've done something right
I’m from Dallas and I have to say it has been an honor an a privilege to have had dirk stay in Dallas his ENTIRE career. Can’t say that about a lot of players these years and he won us our first NBA title. Thank you for all the memories and a great run. #thankyoudirk
For people who don't know, Chuck and Dirk have a really good relationship.
Dirk's 41 actually comes from Chuck's 14. In Dallas, Dirk wanted the 14 coz he liked Chuck's game so much, he couldn't get it coz Robert Pack had that jersey number in Dallas, so he took the next best thing, 41.
Underrated PF, hes one of the best to ever do it no lie ...
"Leave the game better than you found it". AMEN!!! That's what it's all about!!! Bless!
Wow. My heart is touched. Such a player...... Such a phenomenal player. Thanks.
My favorite all time athlete
Larry Legend, OG Scottie Pippen, Sir Charles Barkley, Damn Dirk what an amazing career
Dirk is one of the GREATEST!!!! Just saw him play the other day.. Very Happy to be able to see one of the GOATS!!!!
Hearing larry bird talk is like hearing a basketball god talk .
@t- miltVery high basketball IQ
t- milt Bird was the MJ of the NBA before MJ
t- milt bruh Larry wouldn’t score 40 a night chill out
t- milt he’s a legend and would be great in this era but not 40 a night that’s not easy to do
A.T X Larry could rebound, he could pass, and he could shoot. No doubt he would be able to drop 40 in today’s league.
I’ve never been happier to grow up watching a single player for my team than I have been to watch Dirk my whole life. Has anybody ever said a bad thing about him. Humble, kind, funny, talented. He’s a true inspiration and someone kids should be looking up to as how to be a great athlete but also a great human. Dirk is the GOAT in Dallas.
Imagine that. The legends paid tribute to Dirk. Why? Because dirk is class act and respectful to pass players..
'Played the game the right way'. Yup and with authencity and originality too.That one legged fadeaway will forever be remembered. So people don't just copy someone else's game, play it your way.
Great to see Larry"LEGEND"Bird out there!!!
Never gets enough recognition for even having played in 2 NBA finals. Rasheed Wallace, Chris Webber, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Karl Malone, Amar'e Stoudemire, Pau Gasol, Shaq, Yao, Elton Brand, Antwan Jameson im sure im missing someone else...just a small list of all stars he played against at his size in the West and still played for 2 chips. Won 1 but still, can't be overlooked he got his team out of that gauntlet twice.
When larry shows up you"re a legend
Even though I'm a spurs fan in 2011 I graduated from high school and I was rooting for him to get a ring I'm glad you got to ring in state loyal to Dallas
Dirk is a really great player he deserves to be recognized like this he played the game the right way and he always was a class act since the beginning of he's career hope and wish nothing but the best for him
amazing moments in basketball history! very happy Charles, Scotty, and Larry were able to make it.
Dirk is special, a loyal kind we don’t see anymore
Dirk was a hell of a player
Dirk has earned his place
What a moment with these
Beloved personalities
Larry is the greatest to ever play. Dirk is awesome and Scottie was severely underrated