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“I take my sport damned seriously. Basketball is my life. There are other people who go into important games as if they were any other game. I'm a brooder and I spend a lot of time thinking about my opponent, about the things he can do and about what I have to do to win. I don't think I'll ever be able to change that.”

Quote by Dirk Nowitzki

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German basketball player, a legendary NBA star known for his exceptional shooting skills and leadership. Nowitzki spent his entire career with the Dallas Mavericks, becoming one of the greatest players in the team's history. more

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