The Time Kobe Bryant Tried To Recruit Dirk Nowitzki

When Nowitzki stepped on the floor for the Dallas Mavericks last season, he immediately passed Bryant for the “most seasons played with one team” list as Kobe played 20, and Dirk played 21.

There are not many players like these two around anymore who value loyalty as a personality trait. Players like Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, and Dirk Nowitzki are certainly a dying breed as now it seems like a superstar is on the move every couple of years.

The ability to remain part of a team with a losing record is something that only the elite can do. This is not just because of their skillset, but the mental challenges that it brings along as well.