Dirk Nowitzki
Mavericks Service: 98-
Drafted by the Bucks but traded to Dallas in 1998, Dirk Nowitzki is quickly on a path to becoming the greatest Maverick ever. As of enshrinement, he holds 13 Mavericks records, and helped lead the team from a laughingstock to a perennial contender, culminating in a 2006 NBA Finals appearance. As much as he has accomplished as a Maverick, he's given perhaps more to the game as a whole, becoming one of the first modern era international star, paving the way for the "International Invasion" that's taken place during the 2000s. Furthermore, his skillset is revolutionary. At 7-0, typical big men would be expected to man the post, but Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best perimeter players of his era, possessing one of the deadliest shots in the game. An unstoppable offensive force, Dirk's Maverick career isn't finished, but he's already done enough to become enshrined.
Career Statistics:
Games: 603
PTS: 13,257
PPG: 22.0
RPG: 8.5
APG: 2.5
SPG: 1.0
BPG: 1.0
FG%: .466
3P%: .379
FT%: .863
Mavericks records (as of enshrinement):
Most points in a game, season, overtime:
53 (December 2, 2004 vs. Houston Rockets)
Most points in a game, season, regulation:
51 (March 23, 2006 vs. Golden State Warriors)
Most points in a game, playoffs:
50 (June 1, 2006 vs. Phoenix Suns)
Most free throws made, consecutive:
60 (December 22, 2005–January 6, 2006)
Most free throws in a game, attempted, playoffs:
24 (May 13, 2006 vs. San Antonio Spurs)
Most free throws in a game, made, playoffs:
21 (May 13, 2006 vs. San Antonio Spurs)
Most free throws in a game, attempted, season:
22 (December 2, 2004 vs. Houston Rockets(overtime))
Most free throws in a game, made, season:
21 (December 2, 2004 vs. Houston Rockets (overtime))
Most free throws in a game, made, none missed:
15 (December 23, 2005 vs. Seattle Super Sonics)
Most defensive rebounds, season:
710 (in the 2002-03 season)
Most rebounds, franchise leader in total:
5,149 (as of 2006 offseason)
Most free throws made in a playoff run:
205 (in 23 games, April 23–June 20, 2006)
Named NBA Player of the Week, franchise leader in total:
7 (as of January 17, 2007)