The Local Germany

Nowitzki puts basketball on hold for family

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:12:00 +0200

Germany’s basketball superstar Dirk Nowitzki may not be making headlines in the current NBA playoffs, but back home on a visit he announced that his first child will be a girl – and she’ll be playing tennis not hoops.

NBA's Kaman, Nowitzki targetted by Bayern Munich

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 11:46:00 +0200

Bayern Munich's pro basketball team is hoping to lure German stars Chris Kaman and Dirk Nowitzki to Bavaria should the NBA season be wiped out following a 100-day lockout of players.

Nowitzki joins Germany for Euro championships

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:42:00 +0200

Dirk Nowitzki, whose MVP heroics helped Dallas Mavericks win the NBA title, will play for Germany at the European championships, hoping to lead his country to the 2012 Olympics.

Nowitzki crowns career with NBA championship

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:43:00 +0200

Dirk Nowitzki led the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA basketball championship on Sunday night, contributing 21 points to their 105–95 victory over Miami Heat. The German forward was named the most valuable player of the Finals.

Nowitzki's drive for NBA glory inspires German basketball dreams

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:41:00 +0200

As German basketball superstar Dirk Nowitzki nears the pinnacle of his sport – winning an NBA title – thousands of fans over the Atlantic are glued to their TV screens and cheering him on. Moises Mendoza explores Nowitzki's impact on the game in Germany.

Nowitzki pulls out of world basketball championships

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0200

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has opted out of playing for Germany in next month's world championships in Turkey in order to focus on preparing with his club for the new NBA season.

Alba Berlin hopes to lure Nowitzki from NBA

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:42:00 +0200

Berlin’s professional basketball team Alba Berlin is reportedly looking to lure German NBA star Dirk Nowitzki away from Dallas.