Statue of Dirk Nowitzki

The statue of Dirk Nowitzki (nicknamed "The Fadeaway") is located in front of the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, United States.

The 23-foot (7.0 m) white bronze statue portrays former Dallas Mavericks basketball player Dirk Nowitzki shooting his signature one-legged fadeaway shot.

During the design process, Amrany consulted several people; Nowitzki's wife Jessica, who had previously been a professional in the art industry, was the one who initiated the idea for the accordion-shaped base.

[1] Nowitzki is represented wearing the shoes and uniform he wore en route to leading the Mavericks to the 2011 NBA championship, the franchise's lone title.

[7] The 20-minute unveiling ceremony occurred prior to a Mavericks game against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 25, 2022; Nowitzki and his 7-year-old son shifted a lever to cause the large canvas to lift, revealing the statue.

Nowitzki shooting his signature fadeaway jump shot, which inspired the statue's design