Friendly Bounce Photos of the Week: Dirk Nowitzki fades away

The NBA is a game that is perfect for Vines, Twitter videos and short bursts of action. It is also one that is perfect for photography though, and we here at The Friendly Bounce want to celebrate those split seconds captured so perfectly. Welcome back to NBA Photos of the Week.

Kyle Lowry isn’t so sure about this:

Jan 28, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) pushes past New York Knicks guard Langston Galloway (2) during the second half of the Raptors 103-93 win at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant is enjoying his final ride:

Jan 28, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) gestures from the court prior to the game against the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Marcin Gortat drops the (Polish) Hammer:

Jan 28, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) dunks the ball as Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) defends in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Paul is really good at this point guard thing:

Jan 27, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) makes a pass around Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) and guard Jeff Teague (0) in the fourth quarter of their game at Philips Arena. The Clippers won 85-83. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Durant isn’t bothered by Andrew Wiggins:

Jan 27, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) guards Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-123. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

This is exactly how the Dirk Nowitzki statue will look:

January 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. (7) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports