When you start talking about the greatest basketball players of all-time names like Jordan, Kobe, Bird, Magic come to mind. How many people though would consider Dirk Nowitzki as one of the greatest of all-time? Dirk Nowitzki has an impressive resume if you look at the stats he has compiled in his 13 NBA seasons. He carries a 23-point average along with a great shooting percentage from the line and the floor. Does this make him an all-time great?
The problem with considering Dirk Nowitzki is he has only won one NBA title. Most great players have two or more to their credit.Additional information can be found at http://bleacherreport.com/articles/760673-espn-espy-awards-2011-news-predictions-and-winners-from-the-big-night/entry/107466-espn-espy-awards-2011-dirk-nowitzki-dallas-mavericks-win-big-at-espys. Dirk has been the face of the Dallas Mavericks franchise and does not get the credit that he deserves. When people talk great players now in the NBA, most people do not even think about him. That is a shame, as he is one of the better players in the NBA and in the Top five. Playing in Dallas a market that is not known for its basketball he does not get the credit he deserves.
Until Dirk Nowitzki wins multiple NBA Championships, I do not think he will be considered an all-time great. He is a very good player and that is how people will perceive him until he grabs another NBA ring. Once he because a multiple champion he will be considered one of the all-time greats.
