Retired NBA star Dirk Nowitzki (leftmost) and Cavite 8th district Rep. Aniela Tolentino (center). (Facebook)

Retired National Basketball Association (NBA) star, Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks is in the Philippines to take part in the FIBA World Cup 2023 draw.

It turns out that Cavite 8th district Rep. Aniela Tolentino was among the lucky ones who managed get a picture taken with the visiting seven-foot Nowitzki.

The picture, snapped by Ian Ludovice, was shared on Facebook by the Mavs Nations page.

German Nowitzki won an NBA title with the Mavericks in 2011 against the LeBron James-led Miami Heat. Dallas whipped Miami, 4-2, in their seven-game series.

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Rep. Tolentino is the daughter of incumbent Tagaytay City Mayor and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino.

The lady solon was also her father's successor in the House of Representatives.

The Philippines is one one three Asian hosts for the FIBA World Cup this year, the others being Japan and Indonesia. The tournament will run from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10.