Dirk Nowitzki offers funny quote after being presented with key to city
Dirk Nowitzki offered a funny quote after being presented with a key to the city of Dallas on Wednesday evening.
Upon receiving the key from mayor Mike Rawlings during halftime of the Dallas Mavericks-Brooklyn Nets game, Dirk joked that it should have happened earlier.
Dirk to the mayor when presented the key to the city of Dallas: “It’s about time.”
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) November 22, 2018
The longtime Mavericks star received the honor for both his excellent play on the court and his contributions to the community.
Dirk Nowitzki receives the key to the city of Dallas from Mayor Mike Rawlings during halftime of tonight's game. Dirk was Dirk. @swish41 @dmn_mavericks @SportsDayDFW @dallasnews #Mavs #DallasMavericks @NBA pic.twitter.com/3cJDrfE1mz
— Ashley Landis (@LandisImages) November 22, 2018
Nowitzki has played for the Mavs for 20 seasons and is still waiting to make his debut this season, which would be his 21st with the team.
