"And if the Heat are smart, finding a way to keep Powell in the building past this season would be more advantageous than anything else. He's the main reason why Miami is still even in the race in the Eastern Conference. He's been their best player, top scorer, top offensive player, and most consistent producer, and he's a role player."
"That has changed, however, since joining the Heat this season, as Powell's leadership capabilities have almost been forced out of him as a matter of team survival. Powell has taken the Heat upon his back this year, which is something of a familiar scene since he had to do something similar with the Los Angeles Clippers last year while Kawhi Leonard was out."
Norman Powell intends to remain with the Miami Heat after this season despite being in the final year of his contract. Powell has become the team's best scorer, top offensive option, and most consistent producer while still occupying a role-player designation. He has embraced a leadership responsibility that grew out of team necessity since joining Miami, forcing him to carry significant load. Powell performed a similar leadership and scoring role for the Los Angeles Clippers when Kawhi Leonard was out. After the All-Star weekend experience, Powell has shifted attention to maintaining the Heat's competitiveness through the regular-season stretch.
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