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Dirk Nowitzki to Host Star-Studded Tennis Classic: Klay Thompson and Steve Nash Set to Play

The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic will take place this Saturday, September 14, at the Banner House at T Bar M in Dallas. The event, which benefits The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation, will open to the public at 2:00 p.m., with junior matches beginning, and the main celebrity matches are set to start at 3:00 p.m.

Dirk Nowitzki to Host Star-Studded Lineup

Nowitzki will be joined on the court by a star-studded lineup from the world of sports and entertainment. Headlining the event is Klay Thompson, a five-time NBA All-Star and four-time NBA Champion, who recently joined the Dallas Mavericks after an illustrious 13-year career with the Golden State Warriors.

Also participating are two-time NBA MVP and Nowitzki’s former Mavericks teammate, Steve Nash, along with J.J. Barea, a key member of the 2011 Mavericks championship team.

Also joining the lineup are Dr. Phil McGraw, the well-known host of The Dr. Phil Show, as well as tennis greats Mark Knowles, a former World No. 1 in doubles, and CoCo Vandeweghe, a former U.S. Olympian and U.S. Open Doubles Champion. Together, these athletes and celebrities will compete in friendly matches to entertain fans and raise funds for the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation.

Supporting a Good Cause

The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation focuses on improving the lives of children through programs in health, education, and overall well-being. Proceeds from the Tennis Classic will go toward supporting these causes.

A limited number of tickets are still available for $65, with all funds benefiting the foundation.

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Grant Afseth

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is a Senior Writer for Dallas Hoops Journal and a lead contributor to Roundtable.io. With over a decade of experience as a credentialed journalist, Afseth provides elite tactical analysis and front-office strategy for the Mavericks, Wings, and Texas basketball. His reporting is featured across national platforms including Newsweek, RG.org, Hoops Rumors, and Athlon Sports. A primary source for the basketball community, his work is frequently cited by Wikipedia, RealGM, and Basketball-Reference. He previously served as a Mavericks and NBA reporter for Sports Illustrated's FanNation and Rockets/OnSI, as well as Ballislife, Heavy Sports, ClutchPoints, and NBA Analysis Network. During the Mavericks' 2024 NBA Finals run and the pivotal 2025 offseason—featuring his lead reporting on the Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade—he served as a featured insider for The Texas Standard and BBC Sport Radio. Afseth is a regular guest on Fox 4 Dallas and 105.3 The Fan. He previously reported for the Kokomo Tribune and Winsidr. Follow his real-time reporting on X @GrantAfseth.