"Powell was a fringe All-Star last season in LA, averaging a career-high 21.8 points on 48.4 percent shooting from the field and 41.8 percent shooting from three. He averaged 7.1 three-point attempts per game, the most in his career. Powell, who is 32, has some extra motivation going his way. He grew up rooting for the Heat (a full-circle moment) and is entering the last year of his current contract."
"His shooting will give Miami the biggest advantage. He's shot 39.8 percent from deep throughout his career, shooting above 41 percent the past two seasons. Duncan Robinson led the Heat last season in players who played at least 50 games, shooting 39.3 percent from deep on 6.5 attempts per game. Behind Robinson was Haywood Highsmith, who shot 38.2 percent from three on 3.1 attempts per game. Both of those players are gone, making the Powell trade that much more valuable for Miami."
Miami acquired Norman Powell in a three-team trade that sent Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson to Utah. Powell averaged a career-high 21.8 points while shooting 48.4 percent overall and 41.8 percent from three last season, with a career-high 7.1 three-point attempts per game. Powell is 32, entering the final year of his contract, and grew up rooting for Miami. His career 39.8 percent three-point mark and recent 41+ percent seasons will replace departed shooters Duncan Robinson and Haywood Highsmith, improving offensive spacing as the Heat pursue success in the Eastern Conference.
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