Mavericks nice Dirk Nowitzki practically knocked to the bottom throughout fan’s failed dunk try

NBA champion Dirk Nowitzki discovered the arduous means that giving a fan a possibility to dunk over you is usually a dangerous proposition.

The seven-footer appeared at a promotional occasion outdoors the Dallas Mavericks’ house area earlier than Sport 3 of the NBA Finals, and a fan on the occasion was keen to indicate off his dunking prowess.

Nowitzki stood beneath the basket and held the ball behind his head because the fan bought a working begin. 

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However the fan’s dunk try was unsuccessful.

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“Rattling, Chris,” an announcer stated in response to the try.

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The fan didn’t even handle to get the ball from Nowitzki’s arms. He as an alternative landed on the previous NBA star’s again, virtually knocking him down within the course of.

(L-R) Emmitt Smith, Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash throughout Sport 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at American Airways Heart June 12, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. (Tim Heitman/Getty Photos)

The collar on Nowitzki’s blue shirt popped up because of the failed dunk. Other than that, the Mavs legend appeared OK.

Former NBA participant Dirk Nowitzki earlier than Sport 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks at American Airways Heart in Dallas, Texas, June 12, 2024. (Jerome Miron/USA At present Sports activities)

Nowski spent his total NBA profession with the Mavericks, was the 2011 NBA Finals MVP and retired in 2021.

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The Mavericks misplaced 106-99 in Sport 3, and the Boston Celtics have a 3-0 sequence lead getting into Friday evening’s Sport 4.

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