Quotes from Dirk Nowitzki

I'm not big on material things, but I like my cars. They are German-made and custom-made.

I was never a great screen and roller, obviously.

I think I can always shoot 3s. I think I can shoot 3s when I'm 60.

I always wanted to be a basketball player. Nothing more, nothing less.

I started to play the guitar for a couple of years, which was fun. I still bring it out once in a while, could bust out a couple of songs, but I'm not very good at it.

I may not be the most physically tough player, but I think mentally I'm right up there.

My whole first season was surreal. My first game was against Detlef Schrempf. There was German media everywhere. It was probably my worst NBA game. It was all a blur.

Money isn't something I play for. I want to compete. I want to win.

When the media's around, I try to be careful. I don't want to make a mistake or use bad language, and I have to really concentrate because of the language barrier.

I love to play, and I love the sport, but I don't play it to gain popularity.

Over the years, I pride myself on being more than just a spot-up shooter. I've gotta put the ball on the floor. I've got to post up and drive the ball from the perimeter and get to the basket - all the stuff I was actually doing that helped us win the championship.

Corner is the easiest three in basketball.

My dad never really played basketball, but now he's my biggest critic. I come home, and he says: 'Why didn't you shoot there? Why didn't you drive?'

I love watching Steph Curry. When he's hot, every time he gets it, I'm like, 'Shoot!'

I don't think the Whataburger would dunk on the In-N-Out Burger, but I never really liked Whataburger or all the other burgers. McDonald's is decent, I guess, but no, the In-N-Out Burger kills them all.

Everybody has different tastes. Some people love Italian food; some don't.

The only advice I would give young guys is to keep your ears and eyes open. Never see yourself as a finished product.

I try to stay away, but In-N-Out, you just can't compare it. It's the best. It's the best. It's healthy fast food; they do their own meat and their own salad.

I've always made a fool out of myself.

When I think about my MVP season, I will also think about the loss to Golden State. But winning the award as Most Valuable Player of the NBA is just a huge honor. I didn't really realize how big it was until Mark Cuban had tears in his eyes at the award ceremony.

If theres an injury, for a couple games, you can have guys step in. But for a long period of time, it always catches up with you.

I never looked at basketball as work. I always enjoyed it as my hobby. I loved it. Once that love is gone, and I'm tired of working out every day and doing all the stuff to get me ready for games, and I'm tired of lifting and conditioning and doing all that other stuff around it, and I'd rather stay in bed, then it's time to go.

The playoffs is all about showing heart and playing together.

I understand you've got to go through tough times to get better.