Retiring a number is the highest honor a franchise can give, a way of saying this person meant so much to us that no one else will ever wear those digits again. The Dallas Mavericks have reserved that distinction for a true legend, and his banner hanging in the rafters tells the whole story of what Mavs basketball is all about.
#41 - Dirk Nowitzki (retired January 5 2022) (Hall of Fame)
Dirk Nowitzki spent all 21 of his NBA seasons in a Mavericks uniform, becoming the greatest player in franchise history and one of the most beloved figures the sport has ever seen. He led Dallas to its first and only NBA Championship in 2011, a title run that cemented his place not just in Mavericks lore but in basketball history forever. Number 41 belongs to Dirk and Dirk alone, a permanent tribute to a man who gave everything he had to this city and this team.
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The Complete List of Dallas Mavericks Retired Numbers
Every number the Dallas Mavericks have officially retired, in order, with career totals and Hall of Famers marked.
| Number | Player | Retired | Career Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Derek Harper | 2018 | — |
| #15 | Brad Davis | 1992 | — |
| #22 | Rolando Blackman | 2004 | — |
| #24 | Mark Aguirre | 2026 | — |
| #41 | Dirk Nowitzki (Hall of Fame) | 2022 | — |
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Each plaque includes genuine licensed trading cards. The exact card may vary slightly from the one pictured; you'll always get a genuine licensed card of this player.