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Dwyane Wade vs. Dirk Nowitzki cough video, explained: How the 2011 NBA Finals stoked a Hall of Fame rivalry
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Dirk responding to LeBron and Wade mocking his cough (2011 NBA Finals): I just thought it was a little childish. I've been in this league for 13 years I've never faked an injury or an illness beforeThis is the NBA Finals, if you need an extra motivation you
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Dirk Nowitzki's epic clapback at LeBron James and Dwyane Wade's mockery of him in the 2011 NBA Finals - Basketball Network - Your daily dose of basketball
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Dirk found LeBron, Wade's 2011 NBA Finals joke 'disrespectful
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Dwyane Wade says Dirk Nowitzki is the most respected international player
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Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade's rivalry became beef thanks to fouls, mean quotes, and fake coughing
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Flashback: Relive Dirk Nowitzki's 'Fever Game' heroics that tied the 2011 NBA Finals for the Mavericks
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