Dirk Nowitzki Shares Heartbreaking Admission About Playing Career

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Dirk Nowitzki
Retirement has been difficult for Nowitzki.

Dirk Nowitzki is the biggest legend in the history of the Dallas Mavericks. He was able to win a title for the team back in 2011, and since that time, he has been heralded as one of the best big men of all time. He was an incredible shooter and scorer, and there is no doubt that he is a player who is highly respected by all of his peers and even his opponents.

The NBA superstar retired a couple of years ago, however, he has been dealing with a lot of pain in his joints. Nowtizki has been adamant about these ailments and while speaking to Alex Kennedy, Nowitzki revealed that he actually regrets not retiring sooner. This is because he feels like he can't be the best dad to his children.

Dirk Nowitzki Shares Heartbreaking Admission About Playing Career
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“I keep thinking whether the last two years in the NBA were really worth it," Nowitzki said. “If I had quit two years earlier, I could probably move better today and play soccer with the kids sometimes. I can't do that at all now.”


Professional sports can be very difficult on an athletes body, especially when they are as tall as Nowitzki is. Hopefully, however, he is able to get some care as it would be a shame if he lived the rest of his life in such pain.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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