Dirk Werner Nowitzki is a professional German basketball player who played in the NBA for the Dallas Mavericks from 1998 to 2019. He was drafted as the 9th overall pick in the first round of the 1998 NBA draft. Nowitzki appeared in 1522 games in 21 NBA seasons, averaging 20.7 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. He also won the 2011 NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks while being named the 2011 NBA Finals MVP.
Nowitzki has appeared in 14 NBA All-Star games and was named to the four-time All-NBA First Team. He became the only player in the history of the NBA to record at least 30,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, 3,000 assists, 1,200 steals, 1,250 blocks, and 1,500 three-point field goals. Nowitzki has also represented Germany in various events. He led Germany to a second spot in the 2005 FIBA European Championship.
Who is Dirk Nowitzki's wife?
Dirk Nowitzki's wife is Jessica Olsson, Jessica Nowitzki after marriage. According to Andscape, she was raised in Sweden.
Jessica Olsson's Age
Jessica Olsson was born on July 12, 1982, in Gävle, Sweden. Olsson, as of February 2025, is 42 years old according to Yahoo.
Jessica Olsson's Parents
Jessica Olsson's parents are Kenyan and Swedish. Her father is Swedish and her mother is Kenyan. Olsson has two siblings, twin brothers named Marcus and Martin. (via Andscape)
Jessica Olsson Social Media
Jessica Olsson is active on Instagram and goes by @jmwanguo. As of February 28, 2025, she has 816 followers.
What does Jessica Olsson do for a living?
Jessica Olsson works at the Dallas Art Gallery. She is also known for her charitable work and is also an Associate Director at the Goss-Michael Foundation.
How long have Dirk Nowitzki and Jessica Olsson been married?
Dirk Nowitzki and Jessica Olsson have been married for more than 13 years as of February 2025. According to Andscape, Dirk Nowitzki and Jessica Olsson met at a charity event for the Sports for Education Economic Development in the year 2010. On July 20, 2012, the couple tied the knot at Nowitzki's home in Dallas. They had a traditional Kenyan wedding in her hometown of Nanyuki
How many children do Dirk Nowitzki and Jessica Olsson have?
Dirk Nowitzki and Jessica Olsson have welcomed three children into their family: Malaika, Max, and Morris. According to ANdscape, the couple has a daughter as their first-born in July 2013 and two sons, born in March 2015 and November 2016.
FAQs on Dirk Nowitzki
A. As of February 2025, Dirk Nowitzki is 46 years old.
A. Dirk Nowitzki stands 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 m) tall.
A. Dirk Nowitzki retired in 2019.
A. Dirk Nowitzki is German.
