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Mavericks' obsessive loyalty to beloved veteran is quietly costing them big time

The Mavericks are once again leaning on Dwight Powell, even though he is no longer the same player that he once was.

Dallas Mavericks, Dwight Powell | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

After a long wait, the Dallas Mavericks' season is finally here after tipping off preseason action against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a massive win earlier this week. While results don't matter in the long run during preseason, as a team, the Mavericks looked great, especially with rookie Cooper Flagg on the floor with the starting unit.