US EditionNorman Powell Explains Why Miami Heat Trade Fulfills 'Childhood Dream,' Details Dwyane Wade Fandom
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 9 – Norman Powell, ranked 12th in clutch three-point shooting, joins Miami to improve their critical late-game scoring after the Heat had the league's worst clutch shot percentage last season.
- Earlier this week, Norman Powell was traded to the Miami Heat as part of a multi-team deal involving both the Clippers and the Jazz.
- The Clippers traded Powell unexpectedly despite his career-best season averaging 21.8 points on 48 percent shooting last year.
- Powell expressed excitement over fulfilling a childhood dream to play for Miami, a team he admired for Dwyane Wade and its organization.
- At 32 years old, Powell delivered a strong performance last season, posting career-best averages of nearly 22 points, over 3 rebounds, and about 2 assists per game, while connecting on 41.8% of his three-point shots, including seven successful attempts in clutch situations.
- The Heat aim to integrate Powell to improve their clutch shot-making and scoring, addressing previous weaknesses though some concerns about team chemistry remain.
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