Dirk Nowitzki’s seats – for his guests, since his obviously resides on the Mavericks’ bench – are at half court, across from the scorer’s table, just a couple rows up. On Sunday, they were occupied by German royalty. “Everybody’s here,” Nowitzki said, which included Jörg-Werner and Helga Nowitzki. They visit their son every Christmas, and they are scheduled to return to Germany this week, as Dallas heads out on the road.



It could be the last time they watch Nowitzki play an NBA basketball game in person.



“Not really, you know,” admitted Nowitzki, asked if he had considered it. “The decision (about retirement) hasn’t been made so if it gets closer towards the end of the season, I’m sure they’d love to come back, if this is really it.”



Perhaps sightings of Nowitzki’s parents will turn into tea leaves towards the end of the year, since every NBA fan has...