Mavericks Legend Dirk Nowitzki to Receive Major Career Honor

Nowitzki will be inducted into the FIBA Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2026.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:42am

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After a storied NBA career, Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki is set to receive a major career award. Nowitzki, a 14-time NBA All-Star, NBA champion, and league MVP, will be inducted into the FIBA Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2026 for his dominant international play.

Why it matters

Nowitzki is considered one of the greatest Dallas Mavericks players of all time and one of the more dominant international basketball players of his era. His induction into the FIBA Hall of Fame recognizes his impact on the global game of basketball.

The details

Nowitzki will be honored at an enshrinement ceremony in Berlin on April 21, 2026, along with other members of the FIBA Hall of Fame class, including Sue Bird, Celine Dumerc, and Hedo Türkoğlu. Nowitzki won the FIBA World Cup championship in 2002 and was the FIBA Basketball World Cup top scorer in 2005 and 2007. He also won the FIBA EuroBasket MVP in 2005, two FIBA Europe's Men's Player of the Year awards in 2005 and 2011, and was named to the FIBA EuroBasket Dream Team in 2020.

  • Nowitzki will be inducted into the FIBA Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2026.
  • The enshrinement ceremony will take place on April 21, 2026, in Berlin.

The players

Dirk Nowitzki

A 47-year-old German former professional basketball player who spent his entire 21-year NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks. He is considered one of the greatest Mavericks players of all time and one of the more dominant international basketball players of his era.

Luka Doncic

A former Dallas Mavericks player who was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers last season. He is considered one of the top players in the NBA today.

Jason Kidd

A former Dallas Mavericks player who is considered one of the greatest Mavericks players of all time.

Steve Nash

A former Dallas Mavericks player who is considered one of the greatest Mavericks players of all time.

Michael Finley

A former Dallas Mavericks player who is considered one of the greatest Mavericks players of all time.

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The takeaway

Dirk Nowitzki's induction into the FIBA Basketball Hall of Fame is a testament to his impact on the global game of basketball. As one of the greatest Dallas Mavericks players of all time and a dominant international star, Nowitzki's legacy extends far beyond the NBA and will be cemented with this prestigious honor.