The star 7-footer was only needed for 22 minutes and finished the game with 11 points on 4-of-7 shooting as the Mavericks cruised on to win the game – their fourth straight victory – 102-76 at American Airlines Center.

“Twenty-three thousand is great, but I think I say it over and over, right now that’s not really what I’m playing for,” Nowitzki told ESPN in a post game interview. “All the milestones are going to be great when I look back on my career in 10, 15 years, but as of right now, I’m trying to keep going and help this team and this franchise win as many games as I can. We’ve been playing better so that’s really all I’m worried about right now.”

According to ESPN, Nowitzki needs 326 points to surpass Elgin Baylor, Adrian Dantley and Robert Parrish and crack the top-20 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.

Nowitzki, 33, is in his 14th NBA season. Acquired by the Mavericks during a draft-day trade, Nowitzki is the team’s all-time leader in points, rebounds, field goals, field goal attempts, games and minutes.

In addition to his recently acquired 2011 NBA Finals MVP, Dirk’s other awards include: 2006-2007 NBA MVP, All-NBA first team four times and 10 All-Star selections.

“He’s one of 12 or 13 players to be a 10-time All-Star, a league MVP and a Finals MVP. So, that puts him in the top 12 or 13,” Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle said. “I don’t think that can be disputed. He’s had a staggeringly awesome career. There’s no debate now, he’s up there.”

Dirk Nowitzki talks about reaching his milestone 23,000th career point in the video clip below:

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The Texas Rangers recently asked Major League Baseball (MLB) officials for the right to have Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki throw out the first pitch at a World Series game, a request that has been denied.

Nowitzki was part of a “first-pitch” list that the team had compiled before entering the world series however the league denied his name and they have not given a reason for their action.

During the regular season MLB teams have the right to approve or deny any first-pitch requests that are made, however during the World Series the decision comes down to front office officials.

One source told ESPNDallas.com that it’s likely MLB officials want to stand beside their NBA counterparts who are currently locked in a 111 day battle that has already witnessed the cancellation of the leagues first two weeks of play. However, according to MLB spokesman Pat Courtney:

“MLB absolutely denies that any part in selecting the first ball pitcher had anything to do with the current labor situation in the NBA,” and “You want the club’s input in what makes sense for them and then we talk about what makes sense for the team and a good broad-base national appeal.

“It’s a nice problem to have that you get a list of 10 or 15 names and you work your way through them. We know Nowitzki’s been at the games, and that’s wonderful. We’re glad he’s there.”

The Dallas Mavericks player has denied commenting on the situation at this time but he did tweet the following message:

“Thanks every1 on the support regarding first pitch. Its ok.Mlb is too old school. I will still be there to support our boys. Let’s get game1″

Nowitzki was last seasons move valuable player and he is a diehard Texas Ranges fan who watches every playoff game and he also attending Game 6 of the ALCS.

If selected it would be the second time Dirk Nowitzki has thrown out the first pitch, his first occurring on June 25 when the Rangers took on the New York Mets.

Are you surprise the first pitch request was denied by MLB officials?

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Crystal Taylor, ‘girlfriend’ of Dallas Mavericks star forward Dirk Nowitzki is in Dallas County Jail after being arrested on 8 warrants.

Crystal Taylor (Cristal Taylor on the police records), 37, was in Dallas County jail Thursday night with her bail set at $20,000 on on charge of theft of services and no bail was allowed on the charge of violating probation. Taylor will likely face an extradition hearing sometime in the next few days.

Crystal Taylor Previous Charges

Crystal Taylor is no stranger to run-ins with the law, it seems. She has a history of financial crimes and has multiple fake identities. Her previous crimes date back at least a decade and spans two states. How much, if any, Nowitzki knew about her criminal history is unclear, but there is little doubt they had a close relationship.

Some are speculating that because of Dirk Nowitzki’s close relationship with Crystal Taylor, he may be in a spot of trouble himself. If he was aware of Taylor’s crimes and did nothing to curtail them or report her to the police, there’s a possibility he could be charged with aiding and abetting.

Nowitzki had been warned about Taylor’s past by other Mavs team members and his own family.

Crystal Taylor’s Dallas County Jail Report

Here’s a link to (allegedly) Crystal Taylor’s jail report filled out during booking at the Dallas County Jail.

[Source & Photo: Dallasnews.com]

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