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Mavericks’Dirk Nowitzki hilariously mic drops on Kobe Bryant on 20th anniversary of 81-point game

January 22, 2026, was the 20th anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors. During a session on NBA TV, Mavericks legend playfully recalled his favorite Kobe Bryant story.

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'Elbows Me So Hard in the Ribs': Dirk Nowitzki Shares a Kobe Bryant Moment That Perfectly Captured His Killer Instinct

Yesterday was the 20th anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s iconic 81-point game against the Raptors, and Amazon’s NBA Nightcap crew took the opportunity to tell their favorite Kobe stories.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Why Dirk Nowitzki isn’t concerned about Cooper Flagg’s 3-point struggles

After a jittery start to the season, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has now lived up to the hype of being the top overall pick of last year’s draft.

Dirk Nowitzki News / EssentiallySports / January 20

Dirk Nowitzki Sends Strong Message About His Mavericks Future Amid GM Rumors

The Dallas Mavericks are in a state of transition. After firing general manager Nico Harrison earlier this season, the team’s front office is being restructured to build around rookie #1 pick Cooper Flagg.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

NBA News / Bleacher Report / January 19

Watch: Dirk Nowitzki showed love to KD

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Houston Rockets News / BasketballNews.com / January 19

Kevin Durant continues to make history, pass Dirk Nowitzki for 6th all-time scoring list

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant added another historic milestone to his Hall of Fame resume on Sunday night, moving into sixth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list by passing Dirk Nowitzki during Houston’s 119-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Dirk Nowitzki News / Dallas Hoops Journal / January 19

Dirk Nowitzki Not Interested In Becoming New GM Of Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks need a new GM after firing Nico Harrison and many NBA fans believe franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki would be a great choice. However, Nowitzki told Sports Illustrated that he’s not interested in becoming the Mavericks’ new GM.

Houston Rockets News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

Kevin Durant Passes Dirk Nowitzki on All-Time Scoring List, Eyes Michael Jordan Next

Kevin Durant has spent almost two decades in the NBA, and there’s no slowing down to date. The Houston Rockets superstar recently added another historic milestone to his résumé Sunday night.

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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 19

Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitzki, moves into sixth on scoring list

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant scored 18 points on Sunday night to pass Dirk Nowitzki and move into sixth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Durant made two free throws with 15.2 seconds left in Houston's 119-110 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

NBA News / Bleacher Report / January 18

Watch: KD HAS THE 6TH MOST POINTS OF ALL TIME

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / January 16

Dirk Nowitzki Could Be Offered a Front Office Role By New Owner In Order To Mend Their Relationship

It has been a wild year and a half for the Dallas Mavericks. They traded Luka Doncic because he didn’t fit into Nico Harrison’s plan. Months and a string of losses later, they fired Harrison as well.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / January 10

Former LA Lakers star once revealed nasty truth about Dirk Nowitzki

Dirk Nowitzki’s journey from an unknown European prospect to an NBA icon has been told many times, but few stories capture the real transformation like the one shared by his former teammate Nick Van Exel.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14

Nowitzki called Wembanyama out over comments on Holmgren

Dirk Nowitzki called Victor Wembanyama out over his comments on Chet Holmgren

Victor Wembanyama’s latest comments on Chet Holmgren are not sitting well with Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki.

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama returns to end Thunder's win streak

Dream scenarios: What Thunder could offer Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo and still be dominant

The 25 greatest trios in NBA history

The 'NBA 40-point, 15-rebound game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 15

Dirk Nowitzki explains why firing Nico Harrison was necessary

Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki perfectly explains why firing Nico Harrison was necessary

Dirk Nowitzki showed that he still has his finger on the pulse of the organization and fan base when he gave an absolutely perfect analysis of the team's decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison.

Three worst decisions former Mavericks GM Harrison made

Five ways the Mavericks can earn back trust of their fans

Mavericks might blow up their team, but not anytime soon

Lakers' Luka Doncic discusses potential reunion with Mavericks

Clippers beat Mavericks in two OTs to end six-game skid

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / November 14