Things change fast in the NBA. When Dwight Powell, signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks in the summer of 2019, the deal was considered a value. Powell had just posted one of his most efficient seasons, leading the entire league with a 134.6 offensive rating. He also finished the year ninth in win shares per 48 minutes.
“He’s one of my all-time favorite players because of the approach, because of the consistency, because of the love of competition, because of his love of being a great teammate,” Rick Carlisle told Dwain Price of Mavs.