Maxi Helped Us Win 2 Playoff Games. Dwight has lost us a playoff game.

[cow]

Also, might show that the Mavs analytics department back then that determined player value was not good at all if they thought his contract was good value (or other ones, like maxing Kemba Walker).

Maybe the analytics are what got him paid.  He was an elite finisher at the rim off of pick and rolls.  More than likely, Dwight is a really good culture guy and the Mavs rewarded him and expected him to be the torchbearer of Dirk's work ethic.  He's our version of Nick Collinson.  There is probably also a hint of wanting to "win" the Rondo trade and just generally being awful with contract structures.