Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki became the sixth player in NBA history with 30,000 career points after draining a signature fadeaway jumper from the baseline on Tuesday.
The shot came against the Lakers on a three-game night in the NBA, leading to instant reaction on social media from active players, former teammates and other legends of the game.
Congrats @swish41 you are a true great #fadelikedirk
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) March 8, 2017
Hats off to @swish41 on 30K tonight. Glad to know I contributed to a few of those buckets 😂 pic.twitter.com/XfYC9Uma5A
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) March 8, 2017
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following statement regarding the @DallasMavs' @Swish41 surpassing 30,000 career points pic.twitter.com/sUADVDrc9w
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2017
They grow up so fast. #Legend pic.twitter.com/YgbN6uhjpe
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) March 8, 2017
.@kingjames comes through with a huge congrats to Dirk Nowitzki on joining the 30,000-point club. pic.twitter.com/CaOsYAnXFI
— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) March 8, 2017
I knew I'd get the assist! @dallasmavs #MFFL
— Devin Harris (@Dev34Harris) March 8, 2017
Congrats to @swish41 for joining the 30K club! I'm looking forward to watching my dime on @SportsCenter over and over again! Congrats buddy!
— Devin Harris (@Dev34Harris) March 8, 2017
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Who would've ever thought this kid I carried for 1 season would go on to be the best player in Mavs history. Proud of you bro @swish41 #30K pic.twitter.com/mj4ixMUzSY
— Michael Finley (@MichaelFinley) March 8, 2017
Congrats DIRK!! #legend
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) March 8, 2017
Congrats to @swish41 !!! 30K
— Goran Dragić (@Goran_Dragic) March 8, 2017
Congrats Dirk!! #legend https://t.co/2qpHLTIJSN
— Al Horford (@Al_Horford) March 8, 2017
Watching @Lakers vs Mavs game. Congratulations Dirk on becoming the 6th player in NBA history to score 30,000 career points!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) March 8, 2017
Congrats to one of the greatest players the league has ever showcased! @swish41 https://t.co/Iiyp0KlEOX
— Brent Barry (@Barryathree) March 8, 2017
Congrats my brother @swish41 #30K career points. Amazing 🙏🏻
— Zaza Pachulia (@zaza27) March 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/DennisMike93/status/839314765583384576
Congratulations to my man @swish41 what an accomplishment #Respect that's what's up ….#Champs all day baby
— Shawn Marion (@matrix31) March 8, 2017
Congrats to @swish41 for that 30kClip…. cooooooooold blooooded
One of the best to ever do it
Salute Dirk !!!— Baron Davis (@BaronDavis) March 8, 2017
Congrats to one of the greatest players to ever play the game and my idol growing up on 30000 points!!! @swish41 #DirkNowitzki @NBA
— Nikola Vucevic (@NikolaVucevic) March 8, 2017
Congrats to an idol and the man who has influenced the way I play the game I love @swish41 #Dirk30k
— Frank Kaminsky III 🦛 (@FSKPart3) March 8, 2017
Congrats, big fella!