Nowitzki accepts bench role with Mavericks

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Dallas Mavericks veteran Dirk Nowitzki is ready to start his record 21st consecutive NBA season from the bench, the team confirmed Friday. German star Nowitzki, who will become the first player in NBA history to play 21 seasons with the same club, re-signed with Dallas in July. The 40-year-old has been a starter throughout his career, but coach Rick Carlisle said he expects to use the veteran "off the bench" this year, with new arrival DeAndre Jordan starting.

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