Career Timeline of Norman Powell: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Norman Powell, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Norman Powell is a professional basketball player currently with the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. He played college basketball for UCLA, earning all-conference honors. Drafted in the second round of the 2015 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, he was immediately traded to the Toronto Raptors. Powell was a key contributor to the Raptors' 2019 NBA championship-winning team.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2011: Freshman year at UCLA

In 2011, Norman Powell started his freshman year at UCLA, being the only true freshman to play significant minutes. He averaged 4.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in 33 games.

2012: Basketball season

During the 2012-13 basketball season, Norman Powell averaged 6.1 points in 22.1 minutes, making nine starts while playing all 35 games.

2013: Third on the team in scoring

In 2013-14, Norman Powell started all 37 games and was third on the team in scoring with 11.4 points.

2014: NBA Draft Evaluation

In 2014, Norman Powell requested an evaluation of his prospects for the upcoming NBA draft, and decided to return for his senior year when informed that he was unlikely to be drafted.

2014: NCAA Tournament

In 2014, UCLA opened the NCAA tournament in San Diego, and Norman Powell played in his hometown for the first time since high school.

2014: Emergence as Team Leader

In the 2014-15 season, Norman Powell emerged as a team leader for the UCLA Bruins. He received first-team All-Pac-12 honors that year.

March 1, 2015: Career-high score

On March 1, 2015, Norman Powell scored a career-high 28 points in a 72-67 win over Washington State.

June 25, 2015: Drafted by Milwaukee Bucks

On June 25, 2015, Norman Powell was selected with the 46th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. His draft rights were subsequently traded to the Toronto Raptors.

2015: Selected in the NBA draft

In 2015, Norman Powell was selected in the second round of the NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, who then traded his draft rights to the Toronto Raptors.

February 2, 2016: First NBA start

On February 2, 2016, Norman Powell made his first NBA start for the Toronto Raptors, going scoreless in 15 minutes in a 104-97 win over the Phoenix Suns.

December 20, 2016: Season-high score

On December 20, 2016, Norman Powell scored a season-high 21 points off the bench in a 116-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

April 24, 2017: Playoff career-high

On April 24, 2017, in Game 5 of the Raptors' first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks, Norman Powell scored a playoff career-high 25 points.

October 8, 2017: Contract Extension with Raptors

On October 8, 2017, Norman Powell signed a four-year, $42 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors.

October 2017: Website and single launch

In October 2017, Norman Powell teamed with web host GoDaddy to launch his website and his first single "No Problem".

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2017: Draft rights trade

In 2017, Norman Powell's draft rights, along with a 2017 first-round draft pick, were traded to the Toronto Raptors for Greivis Vásquez.

2018: Contract deal

The contract deal that Norman Powell signed with the Toronto Raptors on October 8, 2017, started with the 2018-19 season.

January 6, 2019: Season-High Score After Injury

On January 6, 2019, Norman Powell scored a season-high 23 points in a 121-105 win over the Indiana Pacers, marking his return to form after recovering from a shoulder dislocation.

November 29, 2019: Career-High Score

On November 29, 2019, Norman Powell scored 19 of his then career-high 33 points in the third quarter in a 90-83 win over the Orlando Magic.

2019: NBA Championship with Toronto

In 2019, Norman Powell won an NBA championship as a member of the Toronto Raptors.

2020: Season with the Raptors

In the 2020-21 season, Norman Powell moved into the starting lineup in mid-January 2021.

January 2021: Starting Lineup

In mid-January 2021, Norman Powell moved into the starting lineup for the Toronto Raptors.

March 25, 2021: Traded to Portland Trail Blazers

On March 25, 2021, Norman Powell was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood.

August 6, 2021: New Contract

On August 6, 2021, Norman Powell signed a new, five-year, $90 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.

February 4, 2022: Traded to the Los Angeles Clippers

On February 4, 2022, Norman Powell was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers alongside Robert Covington.

February 13, 2025: Scores 41 points

On February 13, 2025, Norman Powell scored 41 points in a 120–116 overtime win over the Utah Jazz.

April 2025: Commitment to Jamaica men's national basketball team

In April 2025, Norman Powell committed to playing for the Jamaica men's national basketball team.

2025: Participated in Three-Point Contest

In 2025, Norman Powell participated in the Three-Point Contest, losing in the first round.

2025: Future Draft Pick

In February 4, 2022, Norman Powell was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson, and a 2025 second-round pick.