Dwight Powell is a Canadian basketballer born in Toronto, Canada here is more about his net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Dwight Powell played for the Canadian national basketball team, and as of now he is playing in the NBA League for the Dallas Mavericks.
Dwight Powell Facts
| Birth Place | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Father’s Name | Harian Powell |
| Mother’s Name | Jacqueline Weir |
| Star Sign | Cancer |
| College | Stanford |
| Net Worth (2024) | $45 million |
| Age | 31 |
| Date of Birth | July 20, 1991 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| NBA Draft Year | 2014 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round: 2/ Pick: 45th Overall |
| Playing Career | 2014–present |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Teams | Boston Celtics (2014) Maine Red Claws (2014) Dallas Mavericks (2014 – present) Texas Legends (2014 – 2015) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Ashley Morgan |
| Children | NA |
| Endorsements | NA |
Dwight Powell NBA Career
Powell finished his freshman year in Toronto and moved to the United States and joined his senior year at Florida. He averaged 23.3 points per game. His brilliant performance in his senior year was noticed by Rivals.com which named him as the No.8 power forward player in the year 2010.
The man is not only good at sports but also at studies as well. He joined Stanford University to pursue his college studies. At Stanford during his freshman year, he was praised with Pac-10 All-Freshman Team honours. In his freshman year, he averaged 8.1 points with 5.2 rebounds per game.
The Stanford Cardinal Men’s Basketball team won the NIT championship in 2011. Powell played a major role in the victory and earned the Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention selection. His junior year was filled with rewards that stated all his talents in the game.
After some tremendous performances in college, he was picked by Charlotte Hornets as their 45th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft. The initial years of Powell in the NBA League didn’t go well for him as he was continuously traded between the teams in 2014. He hasn’t got many opportunities to showcase his skills in the 2014 season.
Hoping for a good turnaround, Powell joined the Dallas Mavericks at the end of 2014. He scored his season-best 11 points against Denver Nuggets in January. In between, he was assigned to play for the Texas Legends several times.
In 2015, the power forward signed a deal with the Mavericks for the 2015 NBA Summer League. His first double-double came against the Toronto Raptors. Game after game his scoring rate increased. He made his NBA debut against the Denver Nuggets recording a career-high 16 points in the game.
As the contract got over, the Mavericks resigned him in 2016 and extended his contract. He was smashing his own career-best scores game after game. In 2019, Powell scored a massive 26 points against the Washington Wizards but unfortunately, Powell ended up on the losing side.
Powell became only the 4th player in NBA history to play all 82 games in a season.
Dwight Powell Achievements
- 2× First-team All-Pac-12 (2013, 2014)
- Pac-12 Most Improved Player (2013)
- NIT champion (2012)
- Pac-10 All-Freshman team (2011)
Dwight Powell Networth and Salary
As of 2022, Powell has a net worth of about $45 million. The Power forward signed a 3 -year contract with the Mavericks that includes an average salary of $12 million and a guaranteed signing bonus of $33 million. With plenty of years left in his career, the Power forward will try to increase his net worth soon.
Dwight Powell Personal Life
Powell was born to the couple Harian Powell and Jacqueline Weir on July 20, 1991. His mother passed away on September 13, 2012, due to breast cancer. His mom was so supportive throughout his career.
The Power forward is in a romantic relationship with his girlfriend Ashley Morgan. The couple met at Stanford and fell in love with each other. They have given no updates about their marriage yet.
Dwight Powell Endorsements
Currently, sponsors and endorsements of Powell are not available. It is said that Power forward has quite a few sponsors from which he is earning about $2-3 million per year.
FAQs about Dwight Powell
| What is the age of Dwight Powell? |
| Dwight Powell is 33 years old and he was born on July 20, 1991. |
| What is the net worth of Dwight Powell? |
| Dwight Powell has a net worth of $45 million as of 2024. |
| Where was Dwight Powell born? |
| Dwight Powell was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
| In which year was Dwight Powell drafted? |
| Dwight Powell’s draft in 2nd round 45th pick in 2014. |
| In what position does Dwight Powell play? |
| Dwight Powell plays in the position of Power forward / Center. |
| What is Dwight Powell’s height? |
| Dwight Powell’s height is 6 ft 10. |
| What is Dwight Powell’s weight? |
| Dwight Powell’s weight is 109 kg. |
| Is Dwight Powell married? |
| No, he is not married but he is in an romantic relationship with Ashley Morgan |
| How many kids does Dwight Powell have? |
| Dwight Powell doesn’t have a kid. |
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