DALLAS -- It took almost 19 seasons for Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki to join the NBA 's 30,000 - point club .
Legend did n't have to wait long against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night .
DALLAS -- It took almost 19 seasons for Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki to join the NBA 's 30,000 - point club , but he did n't have to wait long against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night .