Nowitzki does not think about playing in Europe at the moment

Dirk Nowitzki, MVP of the NBA Finals past, is one player that has rung to cross the pond for the 'lockout', however, his coach has confirmed that the power forward still do not think that option: "This week we're going back to work, because Dirk has not touched a ball from the Eurobasket. He has not thought of anything specific about playing in Europe," said Holger Geschwindner.

Personal trainer Dallas player placed special emphasis on the fitness of Dirk: "It is out of form, we will work hard the next two weeks, but if he were playing somewhere you would for the entire season."

Holger is optimistic about the lockout, and relies on a solution that let his ward in the best league in the world: "There is still a small chance to progress in the negotiations. If not, we must find an alternative solution," he said.