Watch: Dirk reveals he originally wanted to wear No. 14 with the Mavs because of Chuck

Originally posted on Bleacher Report | Last updated 5/6/24

Dirk Nowitzki says he wore No. 41 because it switched from Charles Barkley's No. 14 USA jersey, which was already taken with the Mavericks. #nba #dirknowitzki #mavericks #insidethenba

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