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German basketball pro Dirk Nowitzki (R) defends the ball against Canadian Jevohn Shepherd during the international match Germany vs. Canada at the Colorline-Arena in Hamburg, Germany, Friday 28 July 2006. The German
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German player Dirk Nowitzki is seen during his warm up prior to a friendly basketball match against Canada in Hamburg, northern Germany, Friday, July 28, 2006. (AP Photo/Fabian Bimmer Stock Photo - Alamy
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