Career civil servants who have been in position for long periods tend to be mediocre, because rewards are so poor that the competent people have left for industry.
Teams desperate for a competent big man, like the New York Knicks for instance, may be willing to give the 30-year-old more than mid-level money for his talents.
When you land in Beirut, rent a car - however you will need to be a competent, confident driver to handle the Lebanese penchant for white-knuckle driving without breaking a sweat.