Norman Powell is one of my favorite players but not for the reasons you might expect. Outside of his natural athletic abilities and a few memorable flashes over the years (who can forget the 2017 Playoffs), he’s hardly been the most consistent member of the Toronto Raptors.
What makes Powell special is his smoothness. When you watch him dribble, there’s this supernatural quality, almost like he’s gliding; it’s a small, pleasurable thing and in any other context, an odd thing to be fixating on (ever try complimenting someone on their gait?