NBA: The 10 smartest active players in the league

#6 Dirk Nowitzki

Dirk Nowitzki

Dirk Nowitzki is a big man with some skills and abilities which very few players have in their game. Like some great players, Nowitzki also has his signature move which his step back jumper off one leg, his height and his all-time great shooting ability helps him in making such a move.

Nowitzki's scoring ability with has helped him to make contested shots, he is also a good passer. He led his team to the playoffs many times with his great playing strategies and also has earned a stunning championship in 2011. He has also proved his smartness by achieving a well-deserved mention on the list of all-time scoring leaders by scoring 30000 points and as of now, he is there with 31187 points.

Yes! He's getting older and right now he is one of the oldest active players in the NBA, but still is smart enough to create space and make plays even in today's world of basketball where everything has changed, from the style of play to the pace of the game. He still has an enormous amount of dedication for the game and has adjusted himself to play smartly in this era.