Dirk Nowitzki revealed to the Star-Telegram on Sunday that he wants to retire as a member of the Mavericks as long as owner Mark Cuban welcomes him.

"Mark knows I want to be," Nowitzki said. "That's all we've talked about for the last couple of years. I'd love to stay here but I think we made it pretty clear that this franchise wants to win a championship. So at some point, if you can't reach your goal, changes come with that. I understand the business.

"We've been trying for a lot of years now. If we lose in the first round again this year or next year, who knows what can happen? But I'd love to end my career here."

Via Star-Telegram

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