Former NBA Player Dirk Nowitzki’s Love For German Cars!

Dirk Nowitzki, the Dallas Mavericks legend, isn’t just a basketball icon—he’s also a man with a unique taste in cars. While some NBA stars flaunt flashy supercars, Nowitzki’s collection is a blend of luxury and practicality, but it cannot match Michael Jordan or Shaquille O'Neal's mighty car collections.

He once remarked, "I'm not big on material things, but I like my cars. They are German-made and custom-made." From the sleek Audi R8 to the spacious Mercedes-Benz Metris minivan, his choices reflect his love for German engineering. Let’s take a closer look at his impressive rides!

2. Customized Mercedes-Benz Metris

Well, a van is not something you would expect in an NBA player’s garage. However, a no-nonsense Mercedes-Benz Metris is an important part of Dirk’s car collection. However, it is not a standard one and is customized as per his needs. Even Beyonce, Jay-Z, and Vin Diesel are known to own customized Mercedes-Benz vans.

Looking at the pictures, we assume it to be a 2019 model year. Interestingly, Dirk's very gray Metris van became stuck in the mud during the pandemic. So, he called his former teammate Deron Williams to assist him in getting out of the situation. Deron owned a Dodge RAM pickup, and Dirk knew it would be helpful in towing the van out of the mud. 

1. Audi R8

After a van, which some of you might find boring, something more dynamic and fun in the form of the Audi R8 is a part of Dirk’s garage. We know his love for German cars, and this R8 is no different. He was spotted posing alongside an older-generation Audi R8, supposedly belonging to the 2009 model year.

Dirk owning an R8 is surprising because of his 7’0” height. His height would restrict easy ingress and egress in this compact car, something that Yao Ming also faced with several of his cars.

Special Mentions

• Lincoln Nautilus

Famous NBA players are invited to several events and are chauffeured in different cars. However, it’s not always possible to say whether the car belongs to them or not. In 2024, Dirk was spotted surprising teachers at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation with turkey meal boxes! 

He reached the venue in a latest-generation sparkling white Lincoln Nautilus. However, it could not be verified whether the car belonged to him or not. 

• Audi A8

Hiring a German basketball player to market their all-new Audi A8 sedan was a smart move by the Ingolstadt giant. In 2003, Dirk was spotted alongside the sleek black Audi A8 while holding a basketball in his hand. 

We are not sure whether Audi gave him one to keep for himself, but we are sure that he wouldn't fit inside the snug luxury sedan.

• Mini Cooper S

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One of the most talked about instances where Dirk could be seen behind the wheel was with the Mini Cooper S. 

In 2004, Dirk was associated with the Mini group and even did a photo shoot with a blue Cooper S. Well, he might have received it from the BMW group for marketing purposes or simply posed with it; a question only Dirk can answer.

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