Tonight, the Toronto Raptors will open their preseason against the Los Angeles Clippers in Vancouver. While there will be many interesting storylines to watch, none could be more important than Norman Powell taking on his first legitimate NBA competition.
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This year’s second-round draft pick became a hot topic in Toronto after he dazzled during Las Vegas Summer League against the most highly touted basketball prospects in the world. Powell was simply dominant, outplaying his competition on both sides of the ball. He averaged 18.3 points and 4.3 assists per game, shooting 51% from the field and 44% from distance.