Talk:Dirk Nowitzki

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I see a need to change West Germany to Germany, like in most Articles. Technically, West Germany stopped existing when Germany was reunificated. Articles that refer to US cities do not use Conferated States... when giving the geographic location, just to clarify my case. It might even be considered offensive if used for citizens from either eastern or western parts of Germany. Some0body 15:09, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

Technically, West Germany stopped existing when Germany was reunificated - Well, Nowitzki was born in 1978; BEFORE reunification, if you are talking "technically". And in regards to factual and accurate information being potentially offensive (in this case what possible offense could be derived, anyways?), if offense is taken, it is the reader's problem, not the article's. E.g. the Wikipedia article on Cannibalism is offensive to some people - shall we have it removed?--203.214.91.215 16:16, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

I changed it to Germany. There's only one Würzburg. If there were two of them, like Frankfurt, i would agree with you. And the term West-Germany implies that there are still two german states, which is not true.--Ph4nky 19:02, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

No, the term West Germany implies there was a state thusly named back in 1978, which is not untrue. --203.214.32.253 14:41, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

I still don't agree with you. Look up other german personalities who were born in so called "West Germany". Most of the articles use the term "Germany" not "West Germany". But I suggest to change it to "West Germany, now Germany" like in the Detlef Schrempf article.--Ph4nky 19:02, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

Is the Hasselhoff part really necessary? Don't you think that comment is stereotyping Germans? Dirk doesn't constantly think about Hasselhoff music just because he's German. (Mschonert 18:38, 26 May 2006 (UTC))

Thats interesting, I didn't know that Hasselhoff is or was a star in Germany and I live there. He sold records like dozens of other "stars", end of story. --83.135.171.84 15:41, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

And to add, there is a strong misbelief from Hasselhoff and most US citizens, that he had anything to do with reunification, he had absolutely nothing to do with it, but i dont want to blame ur superstition, so keep thinking that. lol --83.135.171.84 15:50, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

Posted by: Marikina Why did someone take away the mismatches Dirk creates and his past troubles with a smaller defender? It was a bit "fawny" yes, but it was necessary and just needed some streamlining -- and taking it all off because "it's your page" is reminiscent of a possessive 8-year-old girl.

And although Dirk did improve defensively, citing a game wherein he collected a large number of blocks is an ignorant and fallacious example. After all, he was more of a shotblocking machine in his previous seasons than this year -- so going by that logic, his defense has regressed given that his block numbers went down. I don't know if you wrote that but I'm surprised you're not taking any action on that paragraph.

I think the overall tone of your first paragraph is biased in favor of Nowitzki. I think Dirk's a great player but it seems a bit much, like something that would be in a media guide, and it's hyperbolic in spots ("mastery", "dead-eye", "impossible", "nightmare"). Also, I don't believe you've actually added any new ideas to the original content; you've only restated what was originally there. "Most unique big men" is horrible grammar, and it's also a subjective claim and should be appropriately cited. The 2nd paragraph smells like original research to me. Granted, one could say that about the whole section, but I think the original content is careful only to recap what has already been said in the article. For instance, he has already been established as a great shooter by his percentages mentioned in the previous section, which is a fairly simple claim that casual fans would be familiar with. Your statements about his playing style are pretty specific and should be backed up with a source. Simishag 05:42, 24 May 2006 (UTC)

Oh, and I added a blurb there about the Nowitzki-Traylor deal being pre-arranged. I wonder if you'll take that off as well.

The NBA.com source looks ok to me, it says "pre-arranged." I don't know about "many fans consider most lopsided." It sounds pretty subjective. Simishag 05:42, 24 May 2006 (UTC)

Posted by: Marikina

Fair enough in all points; I apologize. Except that I didn't put "many fans consider most lopsided".

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Is there anyone who has an picture which cold be added to the article? Perhaps someone could take a pic at the next Mavs game. 80.228.168.252 11:09, 26 September 2005 (UTC)

Image:NowitzkiPortrait.JPG

Dirk Nowitzki Summer 2004 129.217.129.133 22:32, 2 February 2006 (UTC)

Perhaps this image from the Dallas Mavericks Entry would be appropriate for this page.

Copyright tag must be added to the current photo. --Schadenfreude52 21:23, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

Given a choice, we should always use free images rather than fair use. Borisblue 05:45, 12 June 2006 (UTC

[edit] NBA Record not true

Dirk did hold the NBA record for most Free Throws made during an NBA playoffs.

Until game 6 of the Finals when Dwayne Wade broke it. Wade finished with 207 free throws made. In the exact same number of games as Dirk, but with significantly more attempts.

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Nowitzki was sporadically recruited by U.S. colleges as a teenager in Germany, and seriously considered attending Pennsylvania State University, but those plans were dashed when he was drafted into a civil service regiment of the German military, where he served from September 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998.

--> This must be wrong. There doesn`t exist anything like a "civil service regiment of the German military". At the Age of 18/19, you are either drafted to military OR you choose to spend your time at some kind of Civil Service, but this takes place outside any form of military organization. --81.209.214.173

I ran a check and found that he actually did "normal" military service from September '97. Have tried to adjust things accordingly. --Ondundozonananandana

[edit] Um, right...

"Nowitzki has been quoted as saying,"Some day, I wish to be 1/300th as good as Steve Nash, who is certainly the greatest player in the history of basketball."

I have no idea if the quote is accurate, but even if it is: 1) It was clearly a joking comment made by Dirk about his good friend Nash. 2) What the hell is this doing in an article about Dirk Nowitzki? And in the first paragraph, no less? Are you kidding?

I'm unregistered, so normally, I'd just voice my complaints and let someone else decide what to do. But this is too idiotic. I'm taking it out.

[edit] Dirk's last name?

Nowitzki sounds like a slavic surname. Could his father have been Polish or a Czech? Manic Hispanic 07:04, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

From 2001 until 2003 a politician named Gennadi Nowitzki was prime minister of Belarus. 87.168.92.74 06:10, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Nowitzki is a slavic surname. But in Germany are slavic surnames common. --195.243.248.124 14:59, 28 March 2007 (UTC)