{"id":122757,"date":"2025-02-08T15:53:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-08T20:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=122757"},"modified":"2025-02-08T15:55:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T20:55:16","slug":"norman-powell-3-point-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/02\/08\/norman-powell-3-point-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Norman Powell Selected To Participate In 3-Point Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Norman Powell<\/a> is having his best career year with the Los Angeles Clippers and has been rewarded to participate in the 3-point contest at All-Star weekend in San Francisco. Having been a role player off the bench for most of his career, it\u2019s his time to shine. Unfortunately, Powell is having a phenomenal season but was not selected for this year\u2019s All-Star game. However, he will still be able to showcase his sharpshooting abilities at the Starry 3-Point contest.<\/span><\/p>\n

Norman Powell Selected to Participate In 3-Point Contest<\/h2>\n

In his 10th year, Powell is averaging 23.9 points per game while shooting 43.1% from beyond the arc. This is by far the best season of his career, and he is a candidate for the Most Improved Player Award. He’s started all 42 games and has stepped up for the Clippers<\/a>, leading them to a 28-23 record.<\/span><\/p>\n

Powell scored at least 20 points in 17 of his last 20 games. With 10 straight outings with over 20 points, it\u2019s clear that the confidence in his shooting abilities is there. Not only is he performing well throughout the season, but he\u2019s also become a reliable go-to shooter in clutch time. In the fourth quarter<\/a>, Powell averages 7.4 points a game, which is top five in the league.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Powell not making his first All-Star appearance caused loud reactions from some of the most popular sports television shows. The 31-year-old<\/span>\u00a0received praise for his performances this season from NBA on TNT<\/a> and Stephen A. Smith on ESPN\u2019s First Take. Having Powell receive high praise from some of the biggest outlets in sports has to say how incredibly he\u2019s performed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Clippers guard Norman Powell was not named a 2025 NBA All-Star.<\/p>\n

Charles Barkley and Shaq both said Norm is their biggest snub.<\/p>\n

Chuck: \u201cA guy like this who has been a really good player for a long time. He’s having a career-year. He’s been the 2nd best player on the Clippers.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/1jzMH1IikI<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) January 31, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n