The Dallas Mavericks will share the spotlight with the visiting Golden State Warriors on Wednesday when Dirk Nowitzki's No. 41 jersey is retired.
Nowitzki retired in 2019 as the Mavericks' all-time leader in most categories, including points and rebounds. His career point total (31,560) ranks sixth on the NBA all-time list.
Nowitzki played all 21 of his NBA seasons with the Mavericks. The 14-time All-Star also is linked to the Warriors through his relationship with Don Nelson, the legendary Golden State coach who orchestrated Dallas' draft-night acquisition of the German star from the Milwaukee Bucks in 1998.