The Dallas Mavericks waived center Dwight Powell on Monday, likely closing a 12-year tenure that began when he arrived as a secondary piece in the December 2014 trade that brought Rajon Rondo from Boston. Powell, 35, was a late training camp addition last month, but with all 15 guaranteed roster spots filled, retaining him would have meant releasing another player.

Over his Mavericks career, Powell appeared in 768 games, all but five in Dallas, making 266 starts while averaging 6.5 points and 4.2 rebounds in 17.5 minutes per game. He was a fan favorite not for highlights but for consistency, effort, and a steady presence in the Dallas community. Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri called him “the consummate professional” and praised an impact that extended well beyond the basketball court.

For North Texas fans, Powell’s exit is a quiet end to a chapter that traces back to one of the most debated trades in recent franchise history. Twelve seasons with one team is rare in today’s NBA, and it’s worth asking what his departure says about how rosters are built now. What’s your favorite Dwight Powell memory in a Mavericks uniform? Let us know.