Getting over an ex is never simple, but sometimes life throws you a twist you just can’t script. For Dirk Nowitzki , that twist came in the form of a criminal ex, which—let’s be honest—made moving on a little easier. But the universe wasn’t done yet. It had been saving the best plot twist for later: meeting the woman who would become his true love, and doing so right after winning an NBA championship with the Mavericks. Good luck? More like perfect timing. And today, that championship love story is celebrating yet another beautiful milestone.

Dirk Nowitzki’s name is etched in basketball history, but the game also led him to the love of his life. Back in February 2010, during NBA All-Star weekend in Dallas, a charity event for the SEED Project brought him face-to-face with Jessica Olsso

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