30 Greatest Dallas Mavericks in history, ranked by Player Efficiency Rating (PER)

13. Dwight Powell - 17.4

Dallas Mavericks' current third-string center Dwight Powell landing on this list will likely be a surprise to everyone, but he had some good years sprinkled in there that Mavs fans don't give him much credit for. Powell never had the skill to be the starting center and was thrown into a role that didn't fit him, but he still made the most of his opportunities without complaining.

In 645 career games for the Mavs, Powell has averaged 7.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 0.6 steals per game while shooting 60.2 percent from the field. Powell has gone from a throw-in in the Rajon Rondo trade to the No. 5 player in games played in Mavs history, and his journey with the team has had plenty of ups and downs.

Last summer, Powell signed a three-year deal with Dallas despite receiving a much bigger contract offer from the Houston Rockets, and his loyalty to this team runs deep. He is never one to complain about his role, always encourages his teammates, and is a great leader in the locker room.

He is someone who has received more flack than anyone else on the team, and one day fans will realize that he gave his heart to Dallas. Powell took a major pay cut to remain in Dallas last summer, and he loves this organization.

His performance on the court may have never been elite, but he is unrightfully a hated player on this team.