Kaymer itself is one person who likes to play basketball. No wonder, he made it as a player Mavericks star idol. So, Kaymer also pleased when Nowitzki and the team managed to become the NBA champions after beating the Miami Heat 4-2.
"Of course, this is very big success for Nowitzki and the sport of basketball in Germany too. It was a championship that he never could. I think it will raise the success of basketball in my country," said Kaymer told reporters.
"It is unfortunate Nowitzki did not get the recognition in Germany. Because basketball is not so popular in Germany. But, in America, Nowitzki is one of his star players, one of the best in the NBA," said a German golfer.
Yes, Nowitzki has become one of the successful European players in the NBA. He was named the best player or MVP in the final, after an average of 26 points in each package the game with Maverickcs.
"Unfortunately, I never met him. But it is one of my targets, to watch the Dallas Mavericks game and see him. To me, Nowitzki was the idol," continued the golfer who are following the 2011 U.S. Open championship.
"When he came to America, he is nothing and has become one of the best basketball player ever in the NBA. You should respect his success," said 26-year golfer quoted by Reuters on Tuesday (06/13/2011) .
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