He surprisingly led a depleted German squad into the Finals , beating title favorites Slovenia in the quarter - finals and Spain in the semi-finals on the way .
In the EuroBasket 2005 , Nowitzki came back strong .
Nowitzki surprisingly led a depleted German squad into the Finals , beating title favorites Slovenia in the quarter - finals and Spain in the semi-finals on the way .
In the EuroBasket 2005 , Nowitzki came back strong .