Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil EL&P Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Mavericks great Dirk Nowitzki nearly knocked to the ground during fan's failed dunk attempt By: FOXNews.com June 14, 2024 at 21:11 PM EDT A fan attempted to leap over Dirk Nowitzki outside the Dallas Mavericks' home arena before a recent NBA Finals game, but it did not go as planned. NBA champion Dirk Nowitzki learned the hard way that giving a fan an opportunity to dunk over you can be a risky proposition.The seven-footer appeared at a promotional event outside the Dallas Mavericks' home arena before Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and a fan at the event was eager to show off his dunking prowess.Nowitzki stood under the basket and held the ball behind his head as the fan got a running start. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut the fan's dunk attempt was unsuccessful.ESPN ANALYST RIPS MAVERICKS STAR LUKA DONČIĆ'S 'UNACCEPTABLE' ATTITUDE IN NBA FINALS: 'HE IS COSTING HIS TEAM'"Damn, Chris," an announcer said in reaction to the attempt.VIEW MOMENT ON XThe fan did not even manage to get the ball from Nowitzki's hands. He instead landed on the former NBA star's back, almost knocking him down in the process.The collar on Nowitzki's blue shirt popped up as a result of the failed dunk. Aside from that, the Mavs legend appeared OK.Nowski spent his entire NBA career with the Mavericks, was the 2011 NBA Finals MVP and retired in 2021.The Mavericks lost 106-99 in Game 3, and the Boston Celtics have a 3-0 series lead entering Friday night's Game 4.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Mavericks great Dirk Nowitzki nearly knocked to the ground during fan's failed dunk attempt By: FOXNews.com June 14, 2024 at 21:11 PM EDT A fan attempted to leap over Dirk Nowitzki outside the Dallas Mavericks' home arena before a recent NBA Finals game, but it did not go as planned. NBA champion Dirk Nowitzki learned the hard way that giving a fan an opportunity to dunk over you can be a risky proposition.The seven-footer appeared at a promotional event outside the Dallas Mavericks' home arena before Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and a fan at the event was eager to show off his dunking prowess.Nowitzki stood under the basket and held the ball behind his head as the fan got a running start. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut the fan's dunk attempt was unsuccessful.ESPN ANALYST RIPS MAVERICKS STAR LUKA DONČIĆ'S 'UNACCEPTABLE' ATTITUDE IN NBA FINALS: 'HE IS COSTING HIS TEAM'"Damn, Chris," an announcer said in reaction to the attempt.VIEW MOMENT ON XThe fan did not even manage to get the ball from Nowitzki's hands. He instead landed on the former NBA star's back, almost knocking him down in the process.The collar on Nowitzki's blue shirt popped up as a result of the failed dunk. Aside from that, the Mavs legend appeared OK.Nowski spent his entire NBA career with the Mavericks, was the 2011 NBA Finals MVP and retired in 2021.The Mavericks lost 106-99 in Game 3, and the Boston Celtics have a 3-0 series lead entering Friday night's Game 4.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd