Dirk Nowitzki's statue will be revealed on Christmas Day / News - Basketnews.com

The Dallas Mavericks retired Dirk Nowitzki's jersey during a ceremony last season.

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The Dallas Mavericks say they will unveil their planned statue for Dirk Nowitzki outside the American Airlines Center on the morning before their Christmas Day home game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dirk Nowitzki

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"Dirk has done so much for the game and for our city," Mavs owner Mark Cuban said in a team press release. "And to show our appreciation, we want to ensure his legacy and his jump shot will forever be remembered in Dallas."

The Mavericks unveiled a model of the statue during Nowitzki's jersey retirement ceremony last season. The model shows Nowitzki pulling off his signature one-legged fadeaway jumper.

Nowitzki retired from the NBA following the 2018-19 season, his 21st season with the Mavs. He finished his career with a franchise-best 31,560 points and led Dallas to its lone championship in 2011.

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