8. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
Even at 37 years old, Dirk Nowitzki remains in the third tier of the position. Though the 7-footer managed just 17.3 points and 1.9 assists per game as well as a 56.0 true shooting percentage last season—the second-lowest totals of his 17-year career—his outlook is more favorable in 2015-16.
The failed Rajon Rondo experiment is over, Monta Ellis was politely urged to seek another home and the team’s pursuit of DeAndre Jordan allowed Tyson Chandler to bolt. Chandler Parsons and Nowitzki should be the one-two punch in Dallas, and Nowitzki will thrive in a more featured role compared to his 2014-15 responsibilities.