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Originally Posted by MavzMan
It's an interesting observation. People tend to hate Kobe and think the Lakers were stupid for giving him that money at the end. But everyone is saying Dirk deserves this and the Mavs did the right thing. Granted Dirk has taken a pay cut the last several years, but then the counter argument is that Kobe won 5 championships to Dirk's one. And there are plenty of other reasons for both sides, but noone seems to be blasting Cuban for "giving" Dirk that much money. Personally, I think they both deserve it and should get whatever they want and as much as possible their last year ... or two in Dirk's case.
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Well, here's the thing.. The Mavs didn't need additional money for the upcoming season. So, they gave what they had remaining to spend to Dirk. Next year, if there are free agents available that the Mavs want, they'll basically tear up the contract and draw up a new one once the dust of free agency has settled. Dirk will again take a lesser salary next year (2017-2018) if there is any reason to whatsoever.