Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany, poses for photos during the NBA basketball team's media day Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Dallas. Nowitzki again has a lot of new teammates with the Mavericks. For the second year in a row, this time after being swept out of the playoffs instead of winning the NBA title, the Mavs have drastically altered their roster. (AP Photo/LM Otero)