Dirk Nowitzki has been in the NBA since 1998. He lead the Dallas Mavericks to the 2006 NBA Finals. Nowitizki was two wins away from his first championship, while being up 2-0. Then Wade and the Miami Heat won four straight games to capture the NBA title 4-2. The following season Dallas lead the NBA with the best record and number one seed in the Western Conference. Dirk won his first MVP award only to lose to the number eight seed Golden State Warriors in round one. Many people questioned the German superstar and wondered if he could lead Dallas to a championship. Fast forward to 2011, Dallas has advanced once again to the NBA Finals after knocking off Oklahoma City in the West Finals, after sweeping the two time defending champion Lakers in round two. Coming in the Finals, many experts didn't believe Dallas stood a chance vs. Miami and their Big 3. Dirk was apart of a huge Game 2 win in Miami, the Heat led by 15 in the final period only to eventually lose. Dallas took advantage at home winning Games 4 & 5, to take a 3-2 series lead back to South Florida for Game 6. Dirk has battled a sinus infection during the Finals as well, however he's been closing games down the stretch at an alarming rate. Dallas has to win one game, then he will have that long awaited championship he desires.
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