Norman Powell Makes Honest Statement On Return To Toronto

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell makes statement ahead of return to face Toronto Raptors

Jan 26, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) shoots the ball over Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick (1) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images / Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Clippers wrapped up their Friday night contest against the Charlotte Hornets with a win, as guard Norman Powell finished with yet another team-high 27 points, as the Clippers will look to extend their win streak to three games on Sunday. To do so, they'll head up to Toronto to face the Raptors on Sunday which will be a return for a pair of players.

While it was just one season, Kawhi Leonard put his name among the greats in Raptors history with his stellar season resulting in the franchise's lone NBA Championship. However, it's also a return for Clippers guard Norman Powell, who spent the first five and a half seasons of his career with the Raptors. Now playing at an All-Star level with the Clippers, Powell was asked after Friday night's game what the return means to him.

Last stop on Clippers trip is in Toronto

Norman Powell: "Everybody knows how I feel about Toronto… focused on getting a win. I already had my tribute video" pic.twitter.com/3FddrHFNwc

— Law Murray 🔜 (@LawMurrayTheNU) February 1, 2025

"Everybody knows how I feel about Toronto...but focused on getting a win," Powell said. "I already had my tribute video, already had my tribute time there."

A second-round pick from the 2015 NBA Draft, Powell made his presence known as a rookie with a strong end-of-the-season performance that led to him earning crucial minutes for a Raptors team that made the Eastern Conference Finals.

Norman Powell to @JerryDonatien on not being named an NBA All-Star:

“It's tough. I definitely feel like I should've made it. Just where we are as a team and where people thought we were gonna be before the season... It's tough, but it is what it is. But I can't control that.… pic.twitter.com/7lY56aoUop

— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) February 1, 2025

While Powell was unfortunately not named an All-Star, he'll look to continue to prove the voters wrong as he entered Friday leading the Clippers in scoring with 24.0 points per game.

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