The man who will go down as the Dallas Mavericks greatest player ever, Dirk Nowitzki, achieved a career milestone in last night’s Mavs victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
He became just the 37th player in NBA history to grab 10,000th rebounds early in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks’ win. When Nowitzki pulled down the rebound he gained some elite status with just one rebound.
Nowitzki became just the 37th player in NBA history to accomplish this feat, he also became one of 7 players to score 27,000 points and grab 10,000 rebounds and finally he became the only player ever to pass a combination of impressive statistical thresholds.
Following from ESPN Dallas’, Tim MacMahon.
“That’s pretty unbelievable,” said Nowitzki, who happily reported that his wife, Jessica, and baby boy are doing well. “I came here when I was 20, probably the worst 7-foot rebounder in the league at the time. I still wouldn’t say I’m a great rebounder, but I learned how to use my length some.
“There were some years where I almost averaged 10 boards. I think the closest was 9.9. I’m a little disappointed that I never averaged 10 a game. I got to be a decent rebounder. I was almost more proud than all of the points I scored.” …
There has never been another player in NBA history with at least 25,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, 1,000 blocks and 1,000 3-pointers. His career totals: 27,960 points, 10,004 rebounds, 1,123 blocks, 1,564 3s, and counting.
As if Dirk Nowitzki didn’t establish his hall of fame credentials enough, this just adds to the list.
