Dirk Nowitzki had an illustrious career out of ... the ball going through the basket. Dirk's signature shot was the one-legged fadeaway jumper, which he used to immense effectivity.

"It's a lot more than just trying to copy the one-legger," Durant said, explaining that he's not merely focused on trying to mimic Nowitzki's signature shot. "Dirk's got a lot of moves I'm trying ...

On the other side, Dirk Nowitzki, a master of finesse and skill, would present a completely different set of challenges.

Former Dallas Mavericks Hall of Fame power forward Dirk Nowitzki found himself in enemy ... who has a statue of his likeness making his signature step-back jumper outside of American Airlines ...

Dirk Nowitzki had a big influence on Kevin Durant and how the league perceives the offensive game of a big man.