Nowtizki was one of the game's best players. He eventually led the Mavericks to a championship in 2011 and cemented himself as one of the greatest power forwards ever. He's undoubtedly the best player in the history of the Mavericks' franchise.

Things have unraveled quickly for the Dallas Mavericks—both on and off the court—since the franchise made the stunning decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The move, widely considered one of the most controversial in NBA history, continues to draw backlash from fans, analysts, and even former players.

The turmoil surrounding the Dallas Mavericks has only heightened following a somewhat controversial closed door media session held by general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday. Among those reportedly disillusioned by the organization of late is franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki.