Dirk Nowitzki had a wonderful response to the NBA wishing him a Happy 39th Birthday

BarDown Staff

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Last season, two NBA legends weren't on the court for the Lakers and Spurs.

Obviously everyone knows who we're talking about (Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan) and with those two future Hall of Famers not playing, it made us cherish watching Dirk Nowitzki even more.

The 39-year-old is coming down the final years of his career (we imagine), but he's still balling out and breaking records.

Celebrating @Swish41's Birthday...

Dirk scores his 30,000th career point on March 7th! #NBABDAY pic.twitter.com/hDF3uol9qm
— NBA (@NBA) June 19, 2017

Monday, 'Disco Dirk' turned 39 and the NBA wished him a Happy Birthday on Twitter.

Join us in wishing @swish41 of the @dallasmavs a HAPPY 39th BIRTHDAY! #NBABDAY #MFFL pic.twitter.com/9BmrHnbr25
— NBA (@NBA) June 19, 2017

Nowitzki, being the hilarious guy that he is, had the perfect response to the birthday wishes.

At this point just say happy birthday... thanks though https://t.co/phxQPjVAhW
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) June 19, 2017

Dirk may be 39, but he still shoots the one-legged fadeaway like he's in his mid-20s.

Celebrating @swish41 39th Birthday today(!) Take a Closer Look at Dirk Nowitzki's Patented One Leg Fadeaway pic.twitter.com/k3qmyx5xmx
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) June 19, 2017

Hopefully he can help the Mavs reach the postseason a couple more times before he calls it a career because when Dirk is in the playoffs, anything can happen.

Today is Dirk Nowitzki's 39th birthday. Happy birthday to the last person to lead his team to an NBA title -- without having a "super team."
— Dwain Price (@DwainPrice) June 19, 2017

6 years ago today, Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks defeated LeBron James and the Heat to win the NBA title in 6 games pic.twitter.com/UzZXgqtLLH
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) June 12, 2017

(H/T: Dirk Nowitzki)