Off the floor I'm really laid back, like nothing really fazes me too much. But on the floor I do get emotional and a little carried away. However, I started playing when I was 13 to have fun with my teammates, and that never stopped. I enjoy traveling and having fun in the locker room with the guys. Life is too short to be miserable.
Dirk NowitzkiI played all kinds of sports when I was young: tennis, handball, basketball, some soccer. I focused on basketball when I was 16 or 17 and then came to the U.S. when I was 20.
Dirk NowitzkiI want to raise a family and have a couple of small Dirks running around. But it will not be easy to win my heart.
Dirk NowitzkiThe best player I've ever played against is Kobe Bryant. I have seen him do some stuff that is just unbelievable.
Dirk Nowitzki