Dirk Nowitzki Has Been Eating Ice Cream Every Day Since Retirement

Dirk Nowitzki admits he hasn't worked out since retiring and has been eating ice cream every day.

May 17, 2019
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Dirk Nowitzki has a newfound freedom now that he’s retired.

According to Bleacher Report, the former Dallas Mavericks player has gained 15 pounds since retiring in April: “I have not worked out once. … I’ve had ice cream almost every day.”

Dirk’s eating GOOD.

Big man says he’s gained 15 pounds since retiring: “I have not worked out once. … I’ve had ice cream almost every day”

(via @BenandSkin) pic.twitter.com/gRlAmgtdQu

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 17, 2019

Dirk retired last month after playing 21 seasons in the NBA. He made a season-high 30 points in his final NBA game on April 9, with the Mavericks beating the Phoenix Suns 120-109.

Read reactions of fans celebrating Dirk’s love for ice cream below.

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— ANTHONY ADAMS (@spiceadams) May 17, 2019

Rich people problems

— Angry Man (@mythical65) May 17, 2019

Gaining a pound every two days since he retired...he deserves that and some

— Marvin (@MarvinNotMarv) May 17, 2019

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— Mason Gallegos (@masong2156) May 17, 2019

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— i can shoot 3's (@Bencanshoot) May 17, 2019
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