Dirk Nowitzki got his start as a shy 20-year-old from Wurzburg, Germany with a dry wit and stunning ball handling skills. By being himself and becoming a champion, he rose from 10-time All-Star and 2007 league MVP to being arguably the best European-born player in NBA history and a transcendent athlete. This collection of stories from The Dallas Morning News helps you get to know him and enjoy the game even more.