{"id":513523,"date":"2026-09-04T08:38:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T06:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/?p=513523"},"modified":"2026-09-04T08:38:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T06:38:05","slug":"dirk-nowitzki-open-to-future-role-with-mavericks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/en\/dirk-nowitzki-open-to-future-role-with-mavericks\/","title":{"rendered":"Dirk Nowitzki open to future role with Mavericks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dirk Nowitzki could eventually become more involved with the Dallas Mavericks. In an interview with <strong>DLLS Sports<\/strong>, the German revealed that he has already discussed his future with new team president Masai Ujiri.<\/p>\n<p>Nowitzki had distanced himself from the franchise because he disagreed with several decisions, but Ujiri\u2019s arrival reopened the dialogue. The two have known each other for years, and Ujiri wants the Hall of Famer to remain connected to the organization.<\/p>\n<p>A full-time position is not imminent because of Nowitzki\u2019s commitments as an Amazon analyst and FIBA board member. 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