NBA reacts to Dirk Nowitzki's career milestone

Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki became the sixth player in NBA history with 30,000 career points after draining a signature fadeaway jumper from the baseline on Tuesday.

The shot came against the Lakers on a three-game night in the NBA, leading to instant reaction on social media from active players, former teammates and other legends of the game.

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Big congrats to my buddy Dirk! 30 stacks!!! Only six players in the history of the game have scored 30,000 points. On this day in '98 I would've never believed you'd still be with the @Mavs, be an MVP, NBA Champ and in the 30k club no matter how many nights we went back to the gym for 1 on 1 and shooting battles. Unreal, historic, clutch player and better person.

A post shared by Steve Nash (@stevenash) on Mar 7, 2017 at 6:34pm PST

Congrats @swish41 you are a true great #fadelikedirk

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) March 8, 2017

Hats off to @swish41 on 30K tonight. Glad to know I contributed to a few of those buckets pic.twitter.com/XfYC9Uma5A

— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) March 8, 2017

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following statement regarding the @DallasMavs' @Swish41 surpassing 30,000 career points pic.twitter.com/sUADVDrc9w

— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2017

They grow up so fast. #Legend pic.twitter.com/YgbN6uhjpe

— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) March 8, 2017

.@kingjames comes through with a huge congrats to Dirk Nowitzki on joining the 30,000-point club. pic.twitter.com/CaOsYAnXFI

— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) March 8, 2017

I knew I'd get the assist! @dallasmavs #MFFL

— Devin Harris (@Dev34Harris) March 8, 2017

Congrats to @swish41 for joining the 30K club! I'm looking forward to watching my dime on @SportsCenter over and over again! Congrats buddy!

— Devin Harris (@Dev34Harris) March 8, 2017

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30K is ALOT of buckets!!!! As you say in practice "I used to shoot over your pops, I shoot over your brother, and now I'm shooting over you!" lol congrats Dirty! @swish41 #Legend

A post shared by Seth Curry (@sdotcurry) on Mar 7, 2017 at 9:41pm PST

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Who would've ever thought this kid I carried for 1 season would go on to be the best player in Mavs history. Proud of you bro @swish41 #30K pic.twitter.com/mj4ixMUzSY

— Michael Finley (@MichaelFinley) March 8, 2017

Congrats DIRK!! #legend

— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) March 8, 2017

Congrats to @swish41 !!! 30K

— Goran Dragić (@Goran_Dragic) March 8, 2017

Congrats Dirk!! #legend https://t.co/2qpHLTIJSN

— Al Horford (@Al_Horford) March 8, 2017

Watching @Lakers vs Mavs game. Congratulations Dirk on becoming the 6th player in NBA history to score 30,000 career points!

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) March 8, 2017

Congrats to one of the greatest players the league has ever showcased! @swish41 https://t.co/Iiyp0KlEOX

— Brent Barry (@Barryathree) March 8, 2017

Congrats my brother @swish41 #30K career points. Amazing

— Zaza Pachulia (@zaza27) March 8, 2017

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Congratulations to my man @swish41 what an accomplishment #Respect that's what's up ….#Champs all day baby

— Shawn Marion (@matrix31) March 8, 2017

Congrats to @swish41 for that 30kClip…. cooooooooold blooooded
One of the best to ever do it
Salute Dirk !!!

— Baron Davis (@BaronDavis) March 8, 2017

Congrats to one of the greatest players to ever play the game and my idol growing up on 30000 points!!! @swish41 #DirkNowitzki @NBA

— Nikola Vucevic (@NikolaVucevic) March 8, 2017

Congrats to an idol and the man who has influenced the way I play the game I love @swish41 #Dirk30k

— Frank Kaminsky III (@FSKPart3) March 8, 2017

Congrats, big fella!