Nowitzki big help for Howard
"I catch myself watching him more than anything. He's been phenomenal all year."
DALLAS -- Dirk Nowitzki was the last guy on the court Sunday morning before the Mavericks took off for a two-game trip to New York and Toronto.
Dallas assistant coach Joe Prunty was rebounding as Nowitzki worked on his 3-point shooting, his 15-footers and free throws. He showed no sign of leaving when trainer Casey Smith came out on a landing one floor above the practice floor and said: 'Gym closes in two minutes.'
'Says who?' Nowitzki said.
'Avery.'
'Avery who?'
Much has been made over the years about Nowitzki's needing to step forward as a leader. This season, he's done that, but it has come in a style that is unique to his personality. Read more