Dirk Nowitzki's Emotional FIBA Hall of Fame Induction

Technical Difficulties and Sincere Gratitude

Upon his Hall of Fame induction, Dirk Nowitzki's composure was briefly rattled when the teleprompter failed, causing him to break into a sweat. Moments later, the ceremony turned emotional.

A Tribute to His Mentor

When the pesky teleprompter finally cooperated again, Dirk Nowitzki turned to the man without whom he would never have reached the stage: his mentor, Holger Geschwindner. "Harry Potter had Dumbledore, Alexander the Great had Aristotle, and I—I had Holger," the basketball legend said in his charming acceptance speech, marking his induction into the FIBA Hall of Fame.

• Dirk Nowitzki was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame.
• He expressed gratitude to his mentor, Holger Geschwindner.

"Harry Potter had Dumbledore, Alexander the Great had Aristotle, and I—I had Holger."

An Unforgettable Moment

The emotional ceremony was a testament to Dirk Nowitzki's remarkable career and his appreciation for those who supported him along the way.