Nowitzki’s older sister, Silke Nowitzki, described Nowitzki as a assured however low-key character, unspoiled by cash and fame. He enjoys studying and taking part in the saxophone. Nowitzki handed his Abitur examination at Röntgen Gymnasium Grammar Faculty of Würzburg.
He based the Dirk Nowitzki Basis, a charity which goals at combating poverty in Africa.
Nowitzki dated Sybille Gerer, a feminine basketball participant from his native membership DJK Würzburg. The connection began in 1992 and lasted for 10 years earlier than it resulted in 2002; Nowitzki mentioned, “On the finish, we came upon we developed in separate methods. …
It didn’t work anymore, however we’re nonetheless good associates.” He added: “I absolutely wish to begin a household and have children, however I can’t think about it taking place earlier than I turn out to be 30.”
In 2010, Nowitzki met and commenced relationship Jessica Olsson, sister of dual Swedish footballers Martin Olsson and Marcus Olsson.
The couple acquired married on July 20, 2012, at Nowitzki’s house in Dallas. They’ve a daughter, born in July 2013 and two sons, born in March 2015 and November 2016. Although Nowitzki has thought of buying U.S. citizenship, he stays a German nationwide.
Nowitzki acknowledged shut ties to his mentor Holger Geschwindner, whom he known as his finest good friend. He’s additionally good associates along with his ex-teammate Steve Nash.
Nash mentioned of taking part in with Nowitzki, “We have been each becoming a member of a brand new membership, residing in a brand new metropolis, we have been each single and outsiders: this creates a bond … He made life simpler for me and I for him … Our friendship was one thing stable in a really unstable world.”
Nowitzki added, “He would have additionally turn out to be good friend if we had met on the grocery store.”
Nowitzki is a eager affiliation soccer fan and an avid supporter of Arsenal F.C.
Nowitzki was born on June 19, 1978, in Würzburg, Germany, to Jörg-Werner and Helga Nowitzski. His mom was an expert basketball participant, and his father was a world handball participant. He has an older sister, Silke Nowitzki, who at the moment performs basketball.
He was a tall youngster and gravitated to sports activities early, whereas learning on the ‘Röntgen Gymnasium Grammar Faculty’ in Würzburg. He initially performed handball and tennis however realized basketball was a greater match.
After becoming a member of an area membership, he was observed by Holger Geschwindner, a German basketball hero, who determined to teach him.
Upon his coach’s insistence, Nowitzki determined to play internationally and began coaching for it rigorously.
