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LA Clippers | #24 | Guard

Norman

Powell

PPG

23.7

RPG

3.4

APG

2.3

PIE

12.0

HEIGHT

6'4" (1.93m)

WEIGHT

215lb (98kg)

COUNTRY

USA

LAST ATTENDED

UCLA

AGE

31 years

BIRTHDATE

May 25, 1993

DRAFT

2015 R2 Pick 46

EXPERIENCE

9 Years

6'4" | 215lb | 31 years

DRAFT

2015 R2 Pick 46

BIRTHDATE

May 25, 1993

COUNTRY

USA

LAST ATTENDED

UCLA

EXPERIENCE

9 Years

Player Bio

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

2023-24 (LA Clippers):
Appeared in 76 games (3 starts) and averaged 13.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists while shooting a career-high 43.5% from beyond the arc. 
4/5 vs. Utah, with his 150th made three of the bench, set the new franchsie record for most threes made off the bench in a single season.
3/10 vs. Milwuakee, scored a season-high 26 points.
1/14 at Minnesota, scored a then season-high 24 points and 6 three-pointers.
12/2 vs. Golden State, appeared in 500th career NBA game.
PLAYOFFS:
Appeared in six game and averaged 12.8 points while shooting 44.8% from beyond the arc in 29.8 minutes.
 
2022-23 (LA Clippers):
Appeared in 60 games (8 starts) and averaged 17.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting 39.7% from beyond the arc. 
2/3 at Milwaukee, had seventh game with at least 25 points off the bench, which was tied for the most games in the NBA this season.
1/31 at Chicago, had 20 points off the bench in the first half. He’s the first Clipper since Montrezl Harrell (1/22/20 at Atlanta) to have at least 20 points of the bench in a first half. 
1/24 at Lakers, tied career-high of 6 assists. 
11/29 at Portland, season-high of 32 points...scored 22 points in the fourth quarter. Since 1996-97 that is the most points scored in a fourth quarter by a Clipper.
11/21 vs. Utah, scored then season-high of 30 points, Powells most points scored as a Clipper...surpassed 5,000 career points. 
PLAYOFFS: 
Appeared in 5 games and averaged 21.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 33.4 minutes. 
4/20 vs. Phoenix, became the fifth player in franchise history with at least 40 points in a postseason game. 
 
2021-22 (Portland Trail Blazers - LA Clippers): 
Appeared in 45 games (41 starts) and averaged 19.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists while shooting a career-high 41.9% from beyond the arc. 
2/6 vs. Milwaukee, made his Clippers debut...scored a game-high 28 points in 24 minutes.
Appeared in 40 games for the Trail Blazers before being traded to the Clippers, averaging 18.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists. 
 
2020-21 (Toronto Raptors - Portland Trail Blazers): 
In 69 games (58 starts), averaged career highs of 18.6 points and 1.9 assists to go with 3.1 rebounds, 1.19 steals and 32.0 minutes.
Scored in double figures in 61 games, including 29 games with 20-plus points and seven games with 30-plus points.
Scored in double figures in 35 straight games from Jan. 22 to April 8, marking the longest streak of his career.
Led Portland in scoring three times, in steals 12 times and blocks four times.
Made his Trail Blazers debut at Orlando on March 26, finishing with 22 points (7-13 FG, 5-7 3-PT, 3-5 FT), two rebounds and two steals.
Had 32 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3-PT, 14-15 FT) and four rebounds at the Clippers on April 6...His 14 made free throws matched his career high.
PLAYOFFS:
Played and started in six games for Portland against Denver in the first round, posting averages of 17.0 points (50.0% FG, 38.5% 3-PT, 88.9% FT), 2.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.00 block and 36.0 minutes.
Matched his postseason career high for scoring with 29 points (11-15 FG, 4-4 3-PT, 3-3 FT) in Game 4 on May 29.
 
2019-20 (Toronto Raptors): 
In 52 games, averaged 16.0 points (49.5% FG,  39.9% 3-PT, 84.3% FT), 3.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.15 steals and 28.4 minutes.
Posted averages of 18.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 31.1 minutes in 26 contests as a starter.
Reached double-figure scoring in 37 games, including 18 games of 20-plus points and three games of 30 or more points.
Led the team in scoring eight times and assists twice.
Earned his first Eastern Conference Player of the Week award for games played March 2-8 after averaging an Eastern Conference-best 31.3 points while helping the Raptors to a 3-0 record.
Scored 37 points (13-2 FG, 4-8 3PT, 7-7 FT) March 5 at Golden State.
Scored 20 or more points in five straight games from Jan. 12-20.
Scored 27 points and tied a career best with six three-pointers Jan. 20 at Atlanta.
Tallied a game-high 28 points off the bench Jan. 17 vs. Washington.
Scored 33 points, including 19 in the third quarter, Nov. 29 at Orlando.
Contributed 17 points and a career-best six assists Nov. 18 vs. Charlotte.
PLAYOFFS:
Appeared in all 16 games during Toronto’s run to reach the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Averaged 13.4 points (49% FG, 42.3% 3PT, 79.3% FT), 2.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 24.8 minutes in 11 games.
Scored in double digits in seven games, including 20-plus three times.
Finished with 23 points and logged 38 minutes in Game 6 at Boston (2OT) on Sept. 9.
Scored a postseason career-best 29 points (9-14 FG, 5-9 3-PT, 6-6 FT) in Game 4 against the Nets on Aug. 23.
Recorded 23 points and a playoff career-high six rebounds in Game 2 on Aug. 19.

BEFORE NBA

COLLEGE CAREER: Played four seasons at UCLA (2011-15) … Averaged 9.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 25.2 minutes in 141 career games (83 starts) … Shot .461 (503-1,090) from the field and .314 (111-354) from three-point range … Finished career ranked 28th on the school’s all-time scoring list with 1,376 points … Played in three consecutive NCAA Tournaments (2013-15) and made back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances (2014-15) … As a senior, averaged a team-high 16.4 points (sixth in the Pac-12), 4.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.8 steals and 34.6 minutes in 36 games (all starts) … Scored in double figures 31 times, including a career-high 28 points vs. Washington State … Named first-team All-Pac 12 and was an Honourable Mention selection on the All-Pac 12 Defensive Team … Captured Pac-12 Player of the Week honours three times, becoming the fourth UCLA player to win the award three times in a single season (Kevin Love – 2008, Ed O’Bannon – 1995 and Don MacLean – 1992) … Averaged a team-high 17.0 points in five Pac-12 and NCAA Tournament games … Started all 37 games as a junior, averaging 11.4 points (third on the team), 2.8 rebounds and 25.7 minutes … Shot .533 (153-287) from the floor … Was an Honourable Mention selection on the All-Pac 12 Defensive Team … Upped scoring average to 14.2 points in six Pac-12 and NCAA Tournament games … As a sophomore, averaged 6.1 points and 22.1 minutes in 35 games (nine starts) … Posted averages of 4.6 points, 2.2 rebounds and 17.8 minutes in 33 games (one start) as a freshman. HIGH SCHOOL CAREER: Was a three-year varsity basketball letter winner at Lincoln High School (San Diego, California) ... Secured first-team All-State honours in 2010 and 2011 ... Named Western League MVP in 2010 and 2011 and was a first-team All-Western League selection both seasons ... Served as the Hornets' team captain as a junior and senior, leading Lincoln to back-to-back CIF Championships (2010-11) and a California state championship in 2010 ... As a senior (2010-11), averaged 20.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 steals.

PERSONAL LIFE

Fulfilled his graduation requirements in less than four years (March 2015), earning a degree in history … Son of Norman Sr. and Sharon Powell … Has two older sisters, Joniece and Margaret … Played club basketball (AAU) for the San Diego All-Stars … In addition to hosting clinics in his hometown, he surprised youth basketball players at clinics in Toronto throughout the season … Serves as a home game community ambassador, meeting fans from charities and local hospitals.