In my modest estimation, I think experience is a pretty great thing. I've got a 36 year old vet on my bench who comes in regularly for 5-12 minutes a game, if that - but when he comes in he is clutch. His salary is much lower than my starting 5, but his experience supercedes everyone on my team and his performance, though minimal in minutes, has proved great in clutch situations.
Just a note, that's all.