The nine-time All-Star declines his $43 million option to sign a three-year deal, signaling full commitment to the Dallas Mavericks’ post-Doncic era alongside Anthony Davis and incoming rookie sensation Cooper Flagg.

Star, averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 50 games last season before a season-ending knee injury.

It’s no surprise Powell intends to return to the franchise he joined in 2014, his rookie year. As a Mavericks fixture the last 11 years, he has witnessed the twilight of Dirk Nowitzki’s career and the dynamic 6 1/2 seasons of the Doncic era. Powell will potentially enter a new era in franchise history if Dallas drafts Flagg on Wednesday night.