At the beginning of February, a statement by ex-NBA star Dirk Nowitzki made headlines. “My foot is really bad. There are days when I don’t move well at all.”, explained the 43-year-old German in a podcast. In an interview with “Bild”, Nowitzki once once more gave detailed information regarding his state of health. He is aware that “the foot will never be the same as it was 20 years ago”. But he has to learn to deal with it.
Although he does not feel the pain every day, Nowitzki reveals that he has found a way to counteract the problem. He has now lost eight kilos. “Fortunately, because that’s good for the foot.” Now is the time to maintain the weight. But he knows that it won’t be that easy. “Of course there is a little lack of motivation. For the past 20 years, when I go out and everyone orders dessert and wine, I’ve said ‘no’. It’s difficult at the moment.”
To keep fit, Nowitzki currently plays tennis from time to time. He also rides his bike a lot and does various strength exercises. When asked if another operation is an option for him, the legend replies succinctly: “No, an operation is not planned.” (cef)
