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Video: Dirk Nowitzki Gets Choked Up at Tribute Video from Spurs Before Last Game

Kyle Newport

Apr 10, 2019

It's been an emotional couple of days for Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki.

One day after announcing he would retire at season's end, the 40-year-old Nowitzki was set to play in the final game of his 21-year career as the San Antonio Spurs hosted the Mavericks on Wednesday. But before the game tipped off, the emotions poured out as the Spurs honored their longtime rival with a tribute video.