Although losing to Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks in the 2011 NBA Finals, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t let that stop him from paying tribute to one of the game’s all-time greats.
After it was revealed that Dirk is one of the finalists for the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame, James took it to Instagram to heap praise on Nowitzki. He shared a graphic of Nowitzki’s Hall of Fame call and captioned it with, “One of the COLDEST … EVA!! Yessir [Dirk Nowitzki].”
LeBron James showing love to #Mavs Dirk Nowitzki, #Heat Dwyane Wade and #Spurs Gregg Popovich after the three were named as finalists for the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/nXQtyWMqcg
— Kit Guinhawa (@BeatKit22) February 18, 2023
Dirk Nowitzki certainly deserves all the recognition he’s getting. As LeBron James said it, the Mavs legend is really one of the “coldest” player to do it, boasting a nearly unstoppable shot that James himself knows was really lethal.
The Dallas icon, even after his playing career, remains an incredible ambassador for the game. He’s one of the best foreign players to ever step foot on an NBA court, playing a big role in making the league so global, and he continues to do so as he keeps promoting the league.
There is no doubt that Nowitzki is a lock for the Hall of Fame. There’s just no way he would be snubbed after everything he has done for the sport. Sure enough, James will likely tune in on his TV when the Honors committee announce their voting results in the NCAA Men’s Final Four. Besides, along with Dirk, his good friend in Dwyane Wade is among the finalists as well.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com
