Yep. The new CBA rules pretty much dictate a max type player has to be able to create for himself and/or others.
There are multiple bigs that can shoot and play defense that I still wouldn't max. I was really hesitant about JJJ and his max contract. I wouldn't have maxed Chet. Both of those guys can shoot three's and are both good defenders. Bam is the same way and I wouldn't max him.
Gafford would have been a nice get. He was also rumored to be available for a 1st and he would have fit into the TPE before they blew it on Soric. For the next 3 seasons he makes about $18 million per year.
Centers are basically the running backs of the NBA. Don't pay them.