How Dirk Nowitzki celebrated his 40th birthday

Dirk Nowitzki turned 40 years old on Tuesday, leaving him open to so many jokes about his old age (which he seemed to enjoy):

And perhaps the greatest party ever thanks to two people who did not make fun of him for being old:

May we all be that cool and still playing in the NBA at 40.

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