How the NBA’s Most Unathletic Player Dominated the League 

Bro I like that you show love for Dirk but calling Dirk unathletic is disingenuous. Dude was running fast breakes as a ballhandler up until like 2009

lol, Dirk in his prime was a athletic beast and dunked on people

Dirk in his first 7 or 8 years was the fastest tall player in the league (at least on offense). There are a lot of people who only started paying attention to him after he won the title in 2011 when he had already changed his game.

1:35 I had a good laugh because on that picture are many nice buildings but it sure as hell isn't Würzburg

Dirk Nowitzki is often mischaracterized as an unathletic NBA player, especially when compared to other elite athletes in the league. However, this perception overlooks the unique blend of physical attributes and skills that made him one of the most effective and versatile players in NBA history. Firstly, athleticism in basketball is not solely defined by explosive speed or high-flying dunks. It also includes balance, coordination, agility, and endurance-all areas where Nowitzki excelled. His 7-foot frame combined with exceptional footwork and agility allowed him to be a matchup nightmare on offense. He was able to move fluidly on the court, navigate around defenders, and create his own shot, often against faster and more physically imposing opponents.

Dirk is a real OG. They never caught him slippin

7:26 That young german guy looks pretty athletic to me.

The shown town is not Würzburg!

For a 7-foot'er he was not that slow.

I feel that Dirk was quite athletic and a great dunker in his younger playing days, and as he got older he adapted his playing style accordingly. Which ... speaks volumes of his longevity. Jokic also fits the mold of a very skillful player who foregoes atheticism. Also reminds me of Arvydas Sabonis, whom NBA fans saw play well past his physical prime, but was nevertheless an outstanding center with surreal passing & shooting skills.

Young Dirk was FAST

unathletic ? A top 20 all time scorer ? a lean 7 footer with a deadly jump shot and 3pt shot ? the one who was killing Scottie when he was young ? the one who got the most deserving, the most heavy chip+MVP against prime LeBronze, DWade and Bosh ? really?? ahead of his time, for sure ! Unathletic, hell no ! you are either too young or completely ignorant my friend...

the most unathletic player? srsly?

And today a lot of the greatest players use the one-legged fadeaway in some games. look at durant for example. using it a lot. so proud of my fellow german. nowitzki is with michael schumacher the greatest german athlete of all time. as a die hard celtics fan i would never ever wear some others teams merch besides nowitzki jerseys.

Dirk , very humble player ❤👊🏼💪🏼

Dirk Nowitzi showed that a 7 footer can shoot long shot even 3 point shot not just dunk and drive.

Thanks for sharing bruv. Never knew they were 2 games up in 06 against the heat. Men! That was mad fuel for 2011. Looking at the line up, they had no hope against the 2011 heat who cud have beat Dirk n done a 3 peat. But dirk cut it short to 2 peat, cos 2011 was revenge for 06. So no matter what, he was going to beat them this time, & I'm indeed happy for him. That he accomplished his mission eventually. Whilst White Chocolate of the heat got his one n only ring in 06. Dirk had to come back n get his 1st n only ring in 2011. Proud of him men!!!!

He changed the game❤️❤️❤️

Dirk‘s fadeway was an incredibly athletic skill. Not to mention all the fast pace offense you show while introducing the „NBA‘s Most Unathletic Player“.

The title of your video exposes you either as a 20 year old or someone who does know little about Dirk. As a young guy he was no where near “non athletic”. He was special, also athletically at that size. He moved quickly, was agile for his size. Don’t reduce him to his later years

My all time favourite nba player

@1:33 Yeah, that is not Würzburg, that is Frankfurt/Main.

Würzburg is not a "small town" - it hass much more inhabitants (127000) than Bismarck, the capitol of North Dakota...

You got me with that International Superstar Soccer music. Well done!

Deserves way more Support

Love this vid showing love to an underrated Goat I believe!! Used what he had to his advantage and was able to dominate in HIS way

Because he was a 7footer with deadly shot

Had to sub because I never would have thought Sonic and basketball went together

nice video man

When you are a RU-vidr in your 20s, you might call Dirk unathletic.

Würzburg is not a small town, it has nearly as much inhabitants as Pasadena ( Würzburg 130.000, Pasadena 140.000 )

Some fans forget how athletic Dirk Nowitzki was in the early 2000s.

When you Said that He is Born in Würzburg, you are showing a Picture of Frankfurt ;) thats 120km far away

I'm somehow missing the fact that he agreed to get paid less so that his team had the money to bring in players that allowed them to run for a championship. And I recall comments that cited the voices from back then that he was 'soft' after the championship ;-)

Yeah Würzburg the small town 😂

LEGEND!

1:37 ..that is unfortunately Frankfurt ;)

beautiful. i love it

Dirk is unathletic? Dude he’s 7-foot that moves like sub 6 foot 5. Not a lot of 7-footer moves like him.

This is hilarious I specifically remember watching this guy play in highlights and thinking, why the fuck does that dude look like he's on the verge of tripping and falling at any moment while running?

Yesh, I remember the reports about jis struwith the physical play. AFAIR he also had some injuries that nade ne think his body just ain't strong enough for the NBA.

"How this athelte won, despite being unathletic!"- videos are always dubious at best.

And thank you Jason Terry !

1:33 The picture shows Frankfurt

Dirk was actually very athletic for his Size back then. Love how you Show him love. But he was def athletic and Dynamic Bro. Should have watched nba a lil earlier

He should have won 2 chips.

Young dirk is a Athletic Player

Watching an unathletic player in field is like watching checkers against chess

Upvote for Mute City soundtrack

"more physical than anything he had experienced"? And you say that without bursting into laughter knowing that Dirk played handball before, a sport that is much more physical in every aspect than basketball?

Yo he was fast during his prime you can't even compare him to AD or KAT

He wasn't unathletic and certainly not the "most unathletic." Terrible title.

weird question but whats the song called, that plays at around 1:30

Please people, try to understand the Massage of this ! Its believe.

Or just be a 7 feet 3 points specialist

Lol...did you see jokic😂

dirk dunks, watch the video.... noth said about his "athletisism"!

Dirk "F-Zero" Nowitzki? 😅

bruh, how do you not know how to pronounce his last name correctly?

i'm still NOT certain about the future and in my OPINION the best players ever are still #1 TIED bill russell and wilt chamberlain #2 oscar robertson #3 kareem abdul-jabbar #4 michael jordan #5 magic johnson #6 larry bird #7 jerry west #8 hakeem olajuwon #9 shaquille o'neal and #10 elgin baylor

Obama Said Nowinzki. (12:13) I googled it, but there's nothing about it anywhere. ^^

Most what???? Whats wrong with you?

He luka doncic bird

Dirk hype. JJ bererra is the x factor.

Had to dislike.

Unathletic...😂

Würzburg is not a small town. Dirk was not unathletic and slow. I quit watching this bs after less than 2 minutes.

Dirks overrated…what did bro really do?!😂

Hes not that unathletic. But ok. Dude is 7 feet tall and can dunk

Yall in these comments saying he was athletic must not know what that means,he was unathletic so stop