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Blazers Newcomer Powell Issues Thank You to Raptors Organization

Trail Blazers newcomer Norman Powell delivered a heartfelt goodbye to his former team after the dust settled from his departure from the Raptors. On Monday, the former UCLA guard highlighted his time Toronto and thanked everyone that supported him during his first six years in the NBA.

Powell’s message to the Raptors and the city of Toronto started with his arrival and concluded with his fondness for the area and the organization:

Honestly words can’t describe how thankful I am for the Toronto Raptors organization. You gave this kid from southeast San Diego a chance to fulfill a childhood dream of not only playing in the NBA but also winning a NBA Championship.