Dirk Nowitzki: The Unicorn that Became World Champion

On this episode of Blazing the Trail, we explore Dirk Nowitzki, his outlier skillset, his revolutionary training methods, and his mini-redemption arc that culminated with a title in 2011, along with much, much more. Joining us for this discussion will be former Mavericks Coach and current head coach of the Detroit Pistons, Dwane Casey (2:10), and Nowitzki’s former teammate and current Toronto Raptors Assistant Coach, Adrian Griffin (22:10). Also, be sure to check out the accompanying article written on Dirk Nowitzki over at BasketballNews.com.

Make sure to also check out part one on Steve Nash: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-steve-nash-phoenix-suns-mike-dantoni-raja-bell-steph-curry-all-time-great-point-guard

Part two on Rashard Lewis: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-rashard-lewis-all-star-stretch-four-orlando-magic-stan-van-gundy-dwight-howard-hedo-turkoglu

Part three on Shane Battier: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-shane-battier-the-databall-defender-memphis-grizzlies-houston-rockets-miami-heat-daryl-morey-david-fizdale-detroit-pistons-draymond-green

Part four on Reggie Miller: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-reggie-miller-the-moving-target-indiana-pacers-rik-smits-dan-burke-michael-jordan-joe-dumars-golden-state-warriors-chris-mullin-steph-curry-klay-thompson

Part five on Andrei Kirilenko: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/blazing-the-trail-andrei-kirilenko-the-fivetool-defender-

Part six on Shawn Kemp: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-shawn-kemp-the-aerial-artist-seattle-supersonics-sonics-george-karl-nate-mcmillan-yvan-kelly

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