The Dallas Mavericks agreed to pay Dirk Nowitzki $50 million over two years. Given the superficial similarity between Dwyane Wade and Notwitzki, various pundits immediately took to Twitter to call out the Miami Heat for not giving Wade a similar deal.
The Dallas Mavericks showing loyalty to Dirk Nowitzki that the Miami Heat wouldn't for Dwyane Wade.
— Chris Walder (@WalderSports) July 22, 2016
Like Wade, Notwizki is an aging star who remains the face of the franchise. In fact, at 38, Nowitzki is four years older than Wade.