Norman Powell sees his future being written in Miami
« I think it’s full circle. » Norman Powell sees a logical symbol in his being in Los Angeles this weekend. Where he spent his previous three seasons with the Clippers, he returns as a Heat player and above all with All-Star status. For the first time in his career.
« It’s something you can’t even imagine or write. It wasn’t like, ‘Oh, the All-Star Game is in LA, so I’ll do whatever I can to be there.’ I think it’s just fate that made things this way », notes the Florida winger.
The latter really thought he would be invited to the California team last year, to reward his best season at the time, with an average of 22 points.
« But that didn’t happen. There are trades, and then the All-Star game ends where you were just traded… You’re pulled and you’re back out there in front of the fans, this franchise. I see it as a nice little ‘wink’ to the history of my career… I don’t think they really wanted to let me go, but it’s a little satisfying to show them that I still made it “, he enjoys.
Norman Powell sees this election, which he has focused on for several years, as a childhood dream and as ” confirmation “how is he” always seen in this league: a player of this caliber, capable of being selected for the All-Star game ».
“That’s really where I want to be”
This selection could have direct consequences for his future. Starring for the first time in his career with Heath, Norman Powell sees himself continuing his adventure in Florida. ” I hope that at some point an agreement will be reached. But yeah, I see myself staying here and being a part of the Heat organization for as long as they want me “, he says.
The 32-year-old winger is in the final year of a five-year, $90 million deal he signed with Portland. He is currently averaging 23 points, his best career average, Powell they have the right to an extension of a maximum of four years and the $128.5 million he was hoping to receive from the Clippers, with a starting salary of $28.7 million for the 2026-27 season.
If Norman Powell does not reach an extension with the Heat by June 30, 2026, he will become an unrestricted free agent next offseason.
« That’s really where I want to be. Everything is going great. Since my arrival and adaptation, the organization has been amazing. I love where I am, the structure, the mentality, the approach. Honestly, the transition has been super easy because I feel like everyone in the organization has the same mentality as me: push yourself to achieve your best and be the best version of yourself. It’s a real pleasure », term-t-il.
| Norman Powell | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2015-16 | TOR | 49 | 14:48 | 42.4 | 40.4 | 81.1 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 5.6 |
| 2016-17 | TOR | 76 | 18:17 | 44.9 | 32.4 | 79.2 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 8.4 |
| 2017-18 | TOR | 70 | 15:09 | 40.1 | 28.5 | 82.1 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 5.5 |
| 2018-19 | TOR | 60 | 18:46 | 48.3 | 40.0 | 82.7 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 8.6 |
| 2019-20 | TOR | 52 | 28:27 | 49.5 | 39.9 | 84.3 | 0.5 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 16.0 |
| 2020-21 | BI | 27 | 34:22 | 44.3 | 36.1 | 88.0 | 0.9 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 17.0 |
| 2020-21 | TOR | 42 | 30:24 | 49.8 | 43.9 | 86.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 19.6 |
| 2021-22 | LAC | 5 | 25:00 | 50.8 | 54.2 | 85.7 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 21.4 |
| 2021-22 | BI | 40 | 33:20 | 45.6 | 40.6 | 80.3 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 18.7 |
| 2022-23 | LAC | 60 | 26:07 | 47.9 | 39.7 | 81.2 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 17.0 |
| 2023-24 | LAC | 76 | 26:11 | 48.6 | 43.5 | 83.1 | 0.2 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 13.9 |
| 2024-25 | LAC | 60 | 32:38 | 48.4 | 41.8 | 80.4 | 0.4 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 21.8 |
| 2025-26 | MIA | 45 | 30:39 | 47.4 | 39.6 | 84.3 | 0.4 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 23.0 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2026-02-15 16:12:00
