NBA Hall of Famer, Champion, and Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu, and Charlie Davies for a candid conversation about his iconic status in the states, NBA achievements, early struggles leaving Germany, and love for the beautiful game. The group also chat about who the NBA GOAT is, new passions post-retirement, and marriage.

Honors (2:08): A Statue, a street naming, a jersey retirement, and keys to the city of Dallas.

Arsenal or Bayern (5:30): Going to the Emirates, Champions League choices, Bundesliga, and the Invincibles.

Belonging (12:19): Hard beginnings, language barrier, finding my way to and through basketball.

Cultural influence (17:15): 90's hip-hop guy, NBA dress code, the trash talk effect.

Hall of Fame (22:17): Emotional speeches, athletes respecting athletes, Olympic dreams.

The International Game (30:08): Euros in Germany, bringing the World Cup to Dallas, and the hardest years.

Kobe (35:00): Memories, still watch his highlights, who is the GOAT?

New passions (42:20): Playing tennis, traveling the world, and the importance of my marriage.

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