Dirk Nowitzki has officially passed Hakeem Olajuwon on the All-Time scorers list. He is now number 9 and is the highest scoring player born outside of the US.
Dirk has talked to CBS Dallas Fort Worth, talking about the jump in the list, praising the Nigerian born legend.
“It was great,” said Nowitzki after the game. “Hakeem to me is one of the greatest. I grew up watching him in the 90’s — his footwork, his touch was next to no other. Really humbled to keep climbing the ladder. Blessed to stay healthy and still play at a semi-high level.”
Hakeem is certainly one of the greatest to ever do it. And Dirk is without doubt, the greatest European player. And it’s clear that Dirk is a fan of Hakeem as he has created his own variation of the dream shake.
Nowitzki was asked if he has aspirations to copy Olajuwon’s patented “Dream Shake”. He conceded that he doesn’t quite have the athleticism to replicate the move.
“I came up with a shot where I just have to basically lean back, don’t be athletic at all and just hoist it up,” said Nowitzki.
“I came up with my own ‘Dream Shake’ I guess — the white version.”
If you’re a big man and you aren’t replicating either Hakeem’s dream shake or Kareem’s Sky-Hook. You’re letting a whole dimension to your game to go unused. The numbers you can get would be great.
Look at Dirk. He could easily get to 7th all time. If he keeps going at this rate. It’s a possibility that he could pass Shaq for 6th all time.
