Dirk Nowitzki Pass the ball

Description: Prior to the 2005-06 NBA season, veteran Mavericks captain Michael Finley was waived over the summer, and now Dirk Nowitzki was the last player remaining from the Mavericks' "Big Three" of Nash, Finley, and himself. Nowitzki blossomed as the sole franchise player, averaging 26.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. Not only was this his third... ( +expand to view full text )

Description: Prior to the 2005-06 NBA season, veteran Mavericks captain Michael Finley was waived over the summer, and now Dirk Nowitzki was the last player remaining from the Mavericks' "Big Three" of Nash, Finley, and himself. Nowitzki blossomed as the sole franchise player, averaging 26.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. Not only was this his third 2,000 point season, but his scoring average of 26.6 points was highest ever by a European, and the highest by a white player since the 27.2 average of Tom Chambers again in 1989-90. Dirk Nowitzki improved his shooting percentage, setting personal season records in field goals (48.0%), three-point shots (40.6%) and free throws (90.1%).