History of Norman Powell in Timeline

Norman Powell is an American professional basketball player currently with the Los Angeles Clippers. He played college basketball for UCLA, earning all-conference honors in the Pac-12. 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 member of the Raptors' 2019 NBA championship-winning team. He is known for his scoring ability and athleticism.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 25, 1993: Norman Powell Born

On May 25, 1993, Norman Powell was born. He is an American professional basketball player in the NBA.

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2009: CIF San Diego Section 2A Championship

In 2009, Norman Powell helped lead Lincoln High School to a California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) San Diego Section 2A championship.

2010: CIF Division II Boys' State Championship

In 2010, Norman Powell helped Lincoln High School capture the CIF Division II Boys' State Championship, where he scored 24 points in a 74–59 win. In the same year, he also helped his team to win CIF San Diego Section 2A championships.

2011: Freshman Year at UCLA

In 2011, Norman Powell began his first year at UCLA, where he played significant minutes as a true freshman, averaging 4.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in 33 games.

2011: College Choice

In 2011, Norman Powell chose to play college basketball for UCLA over San Diego State, Arizona and Oregon.

2012: UCLA Basketball Season

During the 2012 season, Norman Powell averaged 6.1 points in 22.1 minutes, making nine starts and playing all 35 games for UCLA. His playing time fluctuated throughout the season. He also considered transferring at the end of 2012.

2013: Continued career at UCLA

In 2013, Norman Powell started all 37 games for UCLA. He was third on the team in scoring, averaging 11.4 points.

2014: NBA Draft Consideration

In 2014, Norman Powell considered playing professionally in the NBA and requested an evaluation of his prospects for the upcoming 2014 NBA draft, but decided to return for his senior year.

2014: Increased offensive role at UCLA

In 2014, Norman Powell continued playing for UCLA. He became an offensive threat and a staunch defender and was named honorable mention for the Pac-12 Conference All-Defensive Team.

March 1, 2015: Career-High Performance and Pac-12 Player of the Week

On March 1, 2015, Norman Powell scored a career-high 28 points in a win over Washington State and was named Pac-12 Player of the Week for the season.

June 25, 2015: NBA Draft and Trade to Raptors

On June 25, 2015, Norman Powell was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA draft and subsequently traded 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 in a win against the Phoenix Suns.

December 20, 2016: Season-High Scoring Performance

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

April 24, 2017: Playoff Career-High

On April 24, 2017, during Game 5 of the Raptors' 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. The contract included a player option on the fourth year.