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Wade and Notwizki situations different

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.