Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here are the details on Dirk Nowitzki:

  • Full Name: Dirk Werner Nowitzki
  • Nationality: German (Würzburg, West Germany)
  • Number: #41
  • Shoe Size: 16 (US)
  • Shoes Worn: Nike Hyperdunk X, Nike Hyperdunk 2017, Nike Air Max Premiere, Nike Hyperdunk 2010
  • Wingspan: 7 feet (2.13 meters)
  • Weight: 245 pounds (111 kg)
  • Height: 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 meters)
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • Draft: 1998 NBA Draft, 1st round, 9th pick overall by the Milwaukee Bucks (traded to the Dallas Mavericks)
  • DOB: Born June 19, 1978, which makes him 46 years old as of 2024.
  • University: Did not attend (played for DJK Würzburg 1994-98)
  • High School: Röntgen Gymnasium in Würzburg, Germany.
  • Hometown: Würzburg, West Germany (now Germany).
  • Siblings: Silke Nowitzki
  • 2K Rating: 98 (Dallas Mavericks)
  • Net Worth: Made $255,371,801 in the NBA
  • Teams: Dallas Mavericks (played full career for Dallas)

Notes:

  • Dirk Nowitzki’s height in shoes is approximately 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 meters). Nowitzki is officially listed at 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 meters) barefoot.
  • Dirk Nowitzki’s playing weight was listed at approximately 245 pounds (111 kilograms) during his NBA career.
  • Similar players to Dirk Nowitzki include Larry Bird.
  • Charles Barkley stated that Dirk was going to join the army and didn’t plan on trying for an NBA career until he encouraged him. Dirk then went on to become a Hall Of Fame NBA basketball player and one of the best shooting big men in NBA history. He’s also arguably the greatest German basketballer of all time.
  • Dirk Nowitzki wore Nike basketball shoes for his entire NBA career which spanned two decades. He already had a contract with Nike Germany before entering the NBA. Dirk wore the Nike Hyperdunk 2010s during his championship year (2010-11). Dirk did not attend university; however, Charles Barkley did try to recruit him to Auburn. Dirk instead opted to go straight to the NBA from high school and declared for the 1998 NBA draft.
  • Dirk Nowitzki spent his entire career playing for the Dallas Mavericks even though he was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks.
  • Dirk has his own statue outside of the Dallas Mavericks arena made in his honor after he retired.