Dirk Nowitzki (NBAE/Getty)

German-born Dirk Nowitzki was an outstanding junior player who applied for early entry to the 1998 NBA Draft, where he was chosen ninth overall by the Milwaukee Bucks. Immediately traded to the Dallas Mavericks where he started slowly but has blossomed into a top player in the league. Has risen to the level of being named the best international player by general manager survey conducted before the 2002-03 season.

Four time All-Star Nowitzki ranks sixth in the NBA in scoring, averaging 21.3 points and 8.50 in rebounding. He led Dallas Mavericks this season to the playoffs against Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns Steve Nash. was once his teammate.

In March 2005, Dirk became the advice guru for the NBA and received numerous support from fans. He also appeared on MTV's Punk'd. This summer, Dirk will join Basketball without Borders Europe training camp at Treviso, Italy as camp coach. Throughout the week, we will be capturing fan responses. Send your questions to Nowitzki today.

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