Mavs WATCH: Dirk Nowitzki Speaks on Hall of Fame, Reflects on Career

Mavs icon Dirk Nowitzki spoke with Dallas based media in a press conference ahead of his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki spoke to local media in a press conference to discuss his looming induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. 

"This is a big week. I can't believe it's it's actually here," Nowitzki said in an opening statement. "You hear so much about whatever people say you're a first ballet and you go in the Hall of Fame and you're kind of just shrugging it off as, as a great compliment. And now we're actually here. 

"It still feels super surreal. I'm excited, but also of course, a little anxious and nervous for this weekend," Nowitzki explained. "We just got back from our travels last weekend. It's been a couple of busy days and I'm already going up to the hall tomorrow. Got some stuff already coming up Thursday, so can't wait to go."

"It'll be an exciting weekend with plenty of friends and family flying from all over the world," Nowitzki explained further. "So, we're looking forward to a great time."

Nowitzki reflects on a wide-range of topics, including reflections on key moments of his illustrious professional basketball career, both with the Mavs and with the German basketball federation. He shared some insight into what he will emphasize in his Hall of Fame speech, as well as the personal impact being honored in such a way has had on his family. 

Nowitzki's full press conference can be viewed in the embedded YouTube video below. Subscribe to my channel for more content about Nowitzki and the Mavs throughout the upcoming 2023-24 NBA season. 

The enshrinement ceremony will take place on Saturday, Aug. 12, and will be broadcasted live on NBA-TV. There will be full coverage of Nowitzki's festivities, including the press conference and speech, on DallasBasketball.com.

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Grant Afseth is a Dallas Mavericks reporter for DallasBasketball.com and an NBA reporter for NBA Analysis Network. He previously covered the Indiana Pacers and NBA for CNHI's Kokomo Tribune and various NBA teams for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. Follow him on Twitter (@grantafseth), Facebook (@grantgafseth), and YouTube (@grantafseth).

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