"As the Mavericks prepare to visit President Barack Obama and the White House on Monday, it will provide Dirk Nowitzki time for introspection.

The Big German is hugely proud of his Deutschland roots. One of his favorite moments was carrying the flag for his country in the 2008 Olympics.

But as he moves along in life, he said he's already contemplated the possibility that, one day, he might be The Big American."