Dirk Nowitzki is nothing if not loyal. But he isn't oblivious to reality either.
Next to Kobe Bryant, Dirk is the poster boy for allegiance. Each of his 15 NBA seasons has been spent with the Dallas Mavericks, and by next summer, he'll (likely) have 16 to his credit.
What a story that is. What a tale it still has the potential to be.
Player begins his career with a team and ends it with that same one, without ever leaving in between. Epics such as those simply don't exist anymore.
Kevin Garnett forced his way out from underneath the Minnesota Timberwolves. LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers in ruins. Paul Pierce will no longer retire as a lifetime member of the Boston Celtics.
History is littered with the chronicles of almost. Certain players have almost spent their entire careers with one team. Almost.
Few are in the position Nowitzki (and Kobe) are. It's difficult to spend the entire length of one's professional tenure with the same team. Ties are severed so frequently, it's frightening. Players leave to chase championships and teams deal away aging stars to facilitate reb ...
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