Reliable and explosive Canadian scorer whose athleticism and multiple 50-point games have established him as one of the NBA's most dangerous offensive threats off the bench and as a starter.
Norman Powell was born in San Diego, California on 25 May 1993 to a Canadian family. A dynamic, explosive scorer with outstanding athleticism and a quick first step, Powell has built a career as one of the NBA's most reliable and underrated offensive players. He was selected 46th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors, where he was a key part of their 2019 championship team. He moved to Portland Trail Blazers in 2021 and then the Los Angeles Clippers in 2022, where he has developed into one of their primary scoring options. He has had multiple 50-point performances and has been remarkably consistent as a scorer. He represents Canada internationally and has been part of their rise to global basketball prominence.
NBA Championship with Toronto Raptors, explosive scoring off the bench
How They Played
Athletic shooting guard, strong defender, clutch three-point shooter
Lasting Impact
Key contributor to Toronto's first NBA title, reliable scorer and defender
NBA Champion 2019
Despite being the 46th pick in the draft, he has been a consistent 20-point scorer and had multiple 50-point games — one of the best values of any second-round pick in the NBA in the past decade.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- NBA Champion 2019