Ballin' with Dirk: German Women's Basketball Team Hypes Up Nowitzki Support for Hamburg EM
Athletes seek backing from Nowitzki in their sporting endeavors. - Hoops stars seek Nowitzki's backing
Let's talk basketball, people! The German women's squad's got their eyes set on a special visitor during the EM group stage in good ol' Hamburg. With a twinkle in their eyes, team member Frieda Bühner spilled the beans, "Man, it'd be so sick if Dirk rolled up and we nailed a win right in front of him!"
Now, you might know who we're talking about - that's right, the legendary Dirk Nowitzki! The 46-year-old hoops icon previously caught a game of the German squad from the front row during the Olympic Games in Paris last year. Unfortunately, France outplayed them in the quarter-finals, but our girl Frieda's got high hopes for a win this time around. "It'd be a cherry on top if he could catch a win alongside us," she said[4][5].
As it so happens, Nowitzki's feeling the love for the German team. The basketball titan predicted they'd claim the European title in a survey by FIBA Europe. Although he doesn't make it onto the court anymore, his words of encouragement mean a lot to the crew. "Thanks, Dirk - you're on point with that one," Frieda confirmed[2].
Let's not forget that Hamburg was the spot where Dirk turned up just before the opening game of the preliminary round, ceremoniously initiating the games by pressing a buzzer[3]. He even showed up to cheer on the German team from the front row during their game against Sweden on June 19, 2025, which just so happened to be his 47th birthday! Talk about being a basketball patriot!
Dirk Nowitzki - the man, the myth, the legend.Women - slam dunkers with spirit and passion.Basketball European Championship - where legends like Dirk come to show support.Germany - rocking the court with a mix of skill and heart.Hamburg - the city where basketball dreams come alive.
The German women's basketball team eagerly anticipates Dirk Nowitzki's potential visit during the EM group stage in Hamburg, whose support they greatly admire. In a show of youth policy and community action, the city of Hamburg has been largely supportive of the team, passionate about basketball sports.
