The City of Dallas, in partnership with The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation and the Dallas Mavericks, will host a Street Naming Ceremony on Wed., Oct. 30 to unveil “Nowitzki Way” and honor Dirk Nowitzki’s 21-year NBA career and contributions to the city of Dallas.
“Since he came to Dallas from Germany more than two decades ago, Dirk has made a tremendous impact on our city. His work ethic and his play on the court were legendary, and his philanthropic efforts continue to be sublime,” said Mayor Johnson. “It is fitting that we are renaming a street to honor him both as a person and as the greatest Maverick of all time.”
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Mavericks Team Owner Mark Cuban, Mavericks Head Coach Rick Carlisle, Nowitzki, Mavericks players and a host of other special dignitaries will be in attendance.
“To have a street named after me is such a huge honor. This city has given me much more than I could have ever imagined, and I will forever be grateful,” said Nowitzki. “Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.”
The ceremony will be held outside of American Airlines Center at noon in Victory Plaza and is open to the public. The public interested in attending the ceremony may begin arriving as early as 7 a.m. Free parking for the public will be available in the Lexus parking garage at 2620 N. Houston St.
Last month, the Dallas City Council unanimously approved the renaming of Olive Street, between North Field Street and Victory Avenue, to Nowitzki Way. The street rename was spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem and longtime Mavs fan Adam Medrano.
In the event of rain or inclement weather, the naming ceremony will be held inside the American Airlines Center.
People unable to attend in person, my watch the ceremony LIVE on the City of Dallas’ cable access channel, the City’s Facebook page, and livestream at dallascityhall.com.
