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10 things to know about Mavs forward Dwight Powell, including stressful and somewhat disappointing draft night

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Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (7) jumps up for a rebound during the fourth quarter of game 5 of their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of NBA playoffs on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Ashley Landis/The Dallas Morning News)

Ten things to know about Mavericks forward Dwight Powell, who will be entering his third NBA season in 2016-17.

1. He's not just a basketball player

Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (7) celebrates being named the MVP with White Sox teammate Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) during Dirk Nowitzki's 2016 Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The White Sox won 16-12 over the Blue Sox. (Ashley Landis/The Dallas Morning News)
Ashley Landis/Staff Photographer Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (7) celebrates being named the MVP with White Sox teammate Dallas Mavericks guard J.