Dirk named to All-Star Game #13

It turns out the Mavericks will have an All-Star after all, and a familiar one at that.
Dirk Nowitzki was named by commissioner Adam Silver to replace the injured Anthony Davis on the Western Conference All-Star team. The All-Star Game will be held Sunday night from Mdison Square Garden in New York.
It is the 13th time in the last 14 years Dirk is in All-Star. Dirk is only the 12th player in history to be named an All-Star at least 13 times joining such names as Abdul-Jabbar, Bryant, Garnett, O' Neal, Duncan, Jordan, Malone, West, Chamberlain, Cousy and Havlicek.

In a statement Dirk said,  "It is always an honor to represent the Mavericks at the All-Star Game. This year it threw a little bit of a wrench into my plans, but I am very excited. Even though it was unexpected, I am looking forward to being a part of the festivities in New York."