Norman Powell: Quickly becoming That Dude at Las Vegas Summer League.
The UCLA product turned in another strong performance Monday as the Raptors improved to 3-0, scoring 19 points on 7-of-11 shooting and adding five rebounds and a pair of blocks. He’s now averaging 19.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks while shooting 59.5 percent, and he’s hit 2-of-5 from outside, his biggest perceived weakness.
Zarar did a nice job catching you up with the game recap, including several impressive Powell GIFs. Our man Dawkins has come correct with a full video highlight package, including several of Powell’s awesome dunks:
I did a full player breakdown/scouting report on Powell following the team’s second game, and little has changed since. He should be playing well given he’s a physical 22-year-old senior playing against less experienced and/or less talented players, but it’s been very encouraging nonetheless. Powell has a terrific straight-line drive, moves well around picks, and is a terrific multi-position defender.
I entered LVSL thinking he had an inside track on one of the team’s final two roster spots. Barring injury, I’d be shocked if he hasn’t done enough to lock one down yet.
