Wade and Nowitzki Bid Farewell to NBA All-Star Game

The NBA All-Star game has a history of showcasing young talent and this years iteration was no different.

In 2019, five players made their NBA All-Star game Debut. They were Ben Simmons, Nikola Jokic, Khris Middleton, Nikola Vucevic and D’Angelo Russell. Ben Simmons in particular stood out as he was instrumental in Team LeBron’s 178 – 164 comeback victory over Team Giannis.

However, the 2019 NBA All-Star game also took the time to say farewell to two legends of the game.

Dwyane Wade (37) and Dirk Nowitzki (40) featured in the game and were honored between the third and fourth quarters.

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We already know that Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is retiring at the end of the season. Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is leaving his options open, but knows that his time might be up. Both players were glad to say goodbye to the NBA All-Star stage.

Nowitzki scored two three pointers at the end of the first quarter. Wade resurrected his connection with LeBron for an alley-oop in the third

“This one was special,” Wade said.

“I’m just thankful for the NBA for making sure and accommodating one of the things that I didn’t even think I needed or wanted. My team did an amazing job, my family. I couldn’t ask for anything more of this weekend. It definitely was my most enjoyable. People like to ask, and this one will take the place now as my most memorable and most enjoyable All-Star.”

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“That was obviously awesome,” Nowitzki said.

“I wanted just to play a few minutes and hoist up a 3 and that’s exactly what happened. The first one I was a little deep, but I was like, ‘Hey, last time on this stage, I’m going to go for it.’ It went in. The second one I was like, ‘Hey, let me step back a little more and see what happens,’ and it went in too. It was just a fun all around weekend for me. It was a pleasure to compete with these guys one more time on this stage. I got honored in between the third and fourth quarter, that was emotional, so it was a great weekend for me and I’m ready to go home.”