Dirk Nowitzki German Basketball Player From Würzburg

Dirk Nowitzki · basketball player · German

48years old

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1.2MInstagram, October 2026

2social accounts

Dirk Nowitzki Quick Facts

Profession: Basketball
Date of Birth: 19 June 1978 (Age 48 Years Old)
Birthplace: Würzburg
Nationality: German
Birth Sign: Gemini
Height: 213 cm (7' 0")

Biography

German basketball player Dirk Nowitzki was born on 19 June 1978 in Würzburg. His club career on record includes Dallas Mavericks (1998–2019) and Würzburg Baskets (1994–1998).

Early life

Dirk Nowitzki is the son of Helga Nowitzki.

Career

He is registered as a power forward. He started out at Würzburg Baskets in 1994, according to the records. Beyond Würzburg Baskets, he has played for Dallas Mavericks and Germany men's national basketball team. Dallas Mavericks is where he stayed longest, 1998 to 2019. At Dallas Mavericks (1998–2019), his team-mates on record include Steve Nash, Yuki Togashi and Vince Carter. He also has one screen credit on record, Nowitzki. The Perfect Shot (2014).

Recognition

Dirk Nowitzki received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2019. Further recognition came with the FIBA Hall of Fame (2026) and four All-NBA Team awards (2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009). His awards record shows 16 wins and 6 nominations.

Public roles

He has served as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

Teams

3 teams

Years	Team	Position
1994–1998	Würzburg Baskets	Power forward
1998–2019	Dallas Mavericks	Power forward
	Germany men's national basketball team	Power forward

Awards and nominations

16 won, 6 nominated

Year	Award	Result
2026	FIBA Hall of Fame	Won
2019	Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany	Won
2017	Lucius D. Clay Medal	Won
2011	Best Male Athlete ESPY Award	Won
2011	Best NBA Player ESPY Award	Won
2011	Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award	Won
2011	FIBA Europe Player of the Year Award	Won
2011	German Sportspersonality of the Year	Won
2011	Silbernes Lorbeerblatt	Won
2009	All-NBA Team	Won
2007	All-NBA Team	Won
2007	Bayerischer Sportpreis	Won
2007	NBA Most Valuable Player Award	Won
2006	All-NBA Team	Won
2005	All-NBA Team	Won

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Year	Award	Result
2005	FIBA Europe Player of the Year Award	Won
2012	Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year	Nominated
2011	Best Male Athlete ESPY Award	Nominated
2011	Best NBA Player ESPY Award	Nominated
2007	Best NBA Player ESPY Award	Nominated
2006	Best International Athlete ESPY Award	Nominated
2006	Best NBA Player ESPY Award	Nominated

Filmography

1 credit

Year	Title	Role	Type
2014	Nowitzki. The Perfect Shot		Film

Dirk Nowitzki on Social Media

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Instagram @swish41 1.2M 1,153,822 followers, as of October 2026

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Instagram stats

Data as of 10 October 2026

Followers: 1.2M @swish41
Engagement rate: 4.57% well above average for accounts this size
Average likes: 52,457
Average comments: 306 Based on the last 12 posts

Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.

Dirk Nowitzki Photos

Photo: Keith Allison from Baltimore, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Keith Allison from Baltimore, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Digià Service · CC BY 2.0

Frequently asked questions

How old is Dirk Nowitzki?

Dirk Nowitzki is 48 years old, born on 19 June 1978 in Würzburg.

What is Dirk Nowitzki known for?

Dirk Nowitzki is a power forward who has played for Dallas Mavericks and Würzburg Baskets.

How tall is Dirk Nowitzki?

Dirk Nowitzki is 213 cm (7 ft 0 in) tall.

What is Dirk Nowitzki’s nationality?

Dirk Nowitzki is German, born in Würzburg.

Has Dirk Nowitzki won any awards?

Yes. 16 awards are on record, including FIBA Hall of Fame (2026).

Sources

Wikidata (Q44068), accessed October 2026
Follower counts: dated individually above
Photo: Sven Mandel · CC BY-SA 4.0

Last checked 10 October 2026 by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team

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