After suffering a devastating Achilles injury in January of 2020, Dwight Powell made his return to the court in a speedy fashion starting for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2020-21 season opener against the Phoenix Suns. It’s a testament to Powell’s character and work ethic that he was back on an NBA court within a year of what could have been a career-ending injury, but the season was a work in progress for the veteran forward who played his way into game shape after a grueling rehabilitation process.
In 58 games Powell registered 5.