Dirk Nowitzki names two Croatians in all-time Top 10 European NBA players
- by croatiaweek
- in Sport
NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki has selected his all-time NBA European first and second team as part of the league’s anniversary celebrations.
This season the NBA is celebrating its 75th anniversary and as part of the 75 Euro vote, the Dallas Mavericks’ legend named his all-time first and second team from European players.
Nowitzki, who was one of the best European players himself, winning an NBA and MVP trophy in his career and became the first European player to start the All-Star Game, named a Croatian in both his first and second team.
Croatian legend Dražen Petrović made his all-time first team, whilst former Chicago Bulls star Toni Kukoč was in his second team.
Dirk’s All-Time First Team
Tony Parker (France)
Dražen Petrović (Croatia)
Luka Dončić (Slovenia)
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece)
Pau Gasol (Spain)
Dirk’s All-Time Second Team
Nikola Jokić (Serbia)
Detlef Schrempf (Germany)
Peđa Stojaković (Serbia)
Toni Kukoč (Croatia)
Arvydas Sabonis (Lithuania)
