Analysis: Fitting that Dirk will be celebrated on Christmas


              Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
            
              Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots a 3-point basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)
            
              Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic gestures after being clled for a foul in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, passes around Golden State Warriors' Kevon Looney during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Analysis: Fitting that Dirk will be celebrated on Christmas