Happy birthday! Dirk Nowitzki turns 48 today

The iconic and legendary basketball player turns 48 on Friday, Jun. 19, 2026.

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Dirk Nowitzki is celebrating his 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed basketball players of his generation.

Popular basketball player Dirk Nowitzki has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Nowitzki, a cultural icon

Born Dirk Werner Nowitzki in Würzburg on June 19, 1978, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in German history. Nowitzki's not just a great basketball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Dirk hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Dirk Nowitzki as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 48.

Happy Birthday, Dirk, you're the best!

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