DALLAS — Despite going through a rookie campaign that saw him shipped from four NBA teams and down to the Development League, Dallas Mavericks big man Dwight Powell may have announced that he’s ready for a breakout second season through his play in the Las Vegas Summer League.
Sunday, Powell celebrated his 24th birthday 24 hours early by being named to the All-NBA Summer League Second Team after leading the Mavericks to the quarterfinals of the tournament. Powell averaged a near double-double in six games for the Mavs’ summer squad, posting 18.8 points and 9.2 rebounds an outing.