Josh Powell
Encyclopedia
Josh Powell is an American
professional basketball
player.
, Powell averaged 12.4 ppg and 5.2 rpg in his sophomore year (2002–2003). He was not selected in the 2003 NBA Draft
and played in Europe. However, he worked out for numerous teams and was eventually signed by the Dallas Mavericks
, who were looking for a power forward
to develop behind star Dirk Nowitzki
. He played two games in 2003–04 with Lokomotiv-Rostov in the Russian Superleague before finishing the season with Euroride Scafati of the Italian Lega 2. In 2004–05, Powell averaged 16.6 PPG and 11.9 RPG with Pepsi Caserta of the Italian League.
, Powell was in the D-League
and put up solid numbers until he was called up to the NBA, where he played only in "garbage time," when the game had already been practically decided. But, after injuries to starting small forward
Josh Howard
and backup power forward Keith Van Horn
, he began to get more time when Nowitzki
was in need of rest.
and Rawle Marshall
to the Indiana Pacers
in exchange for Anthony Johnson
He had a guaranteed contract for the 2006–2007 season with the Pacers.
along with teammates Stephen Jackson
, Sarunas Jasikevicius
, and Al Harrington
for Troy Murphy
, Mike Dunleavy
, Ike Diogu
, and Keith McLeod
.
. He was later waived as a result of a surplus of big men on the team.
.
After starting center Andrew Bynum went down with an injury, Powell began to play a substantial amount of minutes and had his best pro-season yet. However, with Bynum's return, Powell saw almost all of his minutes cut. On June 14, 2009, Powell won his first NBA championship in a 99–86 victory over the Orlando Magic. On June 17, 2010, Powell won his second straight championship in a 83–79 Game 7 victory over the Boston Celtics
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| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Dallas
| 37 || 2 || 11.6 || .457 || .000 || .800 || 2.2 || .2 || .2 || .1 || 3.0
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| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Indiana
| 7 || 0 || 9.1 || .133 || .000 || .667 || 2.7 || .4 || .0 || .0 || 1.7
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Golden State
| 30 || 0 || 9.6 || .526 || .000 || .733 || 2.3 || .6 || .2 || .4 || 3.5
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| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | LA Clippers
| 64 || 25 || 19.2 || .460 || .000 || .724 || 5.2 || .7 || .2 || .4 || 5.5
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | LA Lakers
| 60 || 1 || 11.7 || .444 || .000 || .760 || 2.9 || .5 || .2 || .3 || 4.2
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | LA Lakers
| 63 || 0 || 9.2 || .366 || .438 || .645 || 1.8 || .6 || .1 || .1 || 2.7
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Atlanta
| 54 || 0 || 12.1 || .452 || .000 || .800 || 2.5 || .4 || .1 || .1 || 4.1
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 315 || 28 || 12.5 || .439 || .350 || .743 || 2.9 || .5 || .2 || .2 || 3.9
| align="left" | 2006
| align="left" | Dallas
| 6 || 0 || 4.2 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .3 || .2 || .0 || .0 || .0
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| align="left" | 2007
| align="left" | Golden State
| 4 || 0 || 1.5 || .000 || .000 || .500 || .3 || .0 || .0 || .2 || .3
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| align="left" | 2009
| align="left" | L.A. Lakers
| 14 || 0 || 5.2 || .423 || 1.000 || 1.000 || 1.2 || .3 || .0 || .1 || 2.1
|-
| align="left" | 2010
| align="left" | L.A. Lakers
| 13 || 0 || 3.1 || .375 || .000 || .750 || .5 || .1 || .0 || .0 || .7
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| align="left" | 2011
| align="left" | Atlanta
| 9 || 0 || 5.3 || .556 || .000 || .000 || 1.0 || .1 || .0 || .0 || 1.1
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| class="sortbottom" | 46 || 0 || 4.2 || .404 || .500 || .833 || .8 || .2 || .0 || .0 || 1.1
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player.
Early life
While playing at NC StateNorth Carolina State University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Commonly known as NC State, the university is part of the University of North Carolina system and is a land, sea, and space grant institution...
, Powell averaged 12.4 ppg and 5.2 rpg in his sophomore year (2002–2003). He was not selected in the 2003 NBA Draft
2003 NBA Draft
The 2003 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2003 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from high schools and...
and played in Europe. However, he worked out for numerous teams and was eventually signed by the Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
, who were looking for a power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
to develop behind star Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Werner Nowitzki is a German professional basketball player who plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association...
. He played two games in 2003–04 with Lokomotiv-Rostov in the Russian Superleague before finishing the season with Euroride Scafati of the Italian Lega 2. In 2004–05, Powell averaged 16.6 PPG and 11.9 RPG with Pepsi Caserta of the Italian League.
Dallas Mavericks
At the beginning of the 2005–2006 season2005-06 NBA season
The 2005–06 NBA season was the 60th season of the National Basketball Association. It began on November 1, 2005 and ran through April 19, 2006...
, Powell was in the D-League
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
and put up solid numbers until he was called up to the NBA, where he played only in "garbage time," when the game had already been practically decided. But, after injuries to starting small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
Josh Howard
Josh Howard
Joshua Jay Howard is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for the NBA's Washington Wizards. At and , he plays as a small forward.-High school:...
and backup power forward Keith Van Horn
Keith Van Horn
Keith Adam Van Horn is a retired American professional basketball player. The 6-foot-10, 240-pound forward graduated from Diamond Bar High School in Diamond Bar, California and attended the University of Utah where he went on to be a consensus First Team All-American in 1997...
, he began to get more time when Nowitzki
Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Werner Nowitzki is a German professional basketball player who plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association...
was in need of rest.
Indiana Pacers
He was traded on July 23, 2006, along with Darrell ArmstrongDarrell Armstrong
Darrell Eugene Armstrong is a former American professional basketball player, who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association...
and Rawle Marshall
Rawle Marshall
Rawle Marshall is a Guyanese-American professional basketball player. He is a 6 ft 7 in and 190 lb small forward.-Early life:...
to the Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
in exchange for Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson (basketball)
Anthony Mark Johnson is an American professional basketball player who most recently played with the Orlando Magic of the NBA. Johnson is a 6'3" point guard. He found success in pro basketball, becoming the first NBA D-League player to participate in a NBA Finals...
He had a guaranteed contract for the 2006–2007 season with the Pacers.
Golden State Warriors
On January 17, 2007, Powell was dealt to the Golden State WarriorsGolden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
along with teammates Stephen Jackson
Stephen Jackson
Stephen Jesse Jackson is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks. Jackson is a 6'8" guard-forward.-Early life, high school, and college:Jackson was born in Houston and grew up in Port Arthur, Texas...
, Sarunas Jasikevicius
Šarunas Jasikevicius
Šarūnas Jasikevičius is a Lithuanian professional basketball player who plays for Panathinaikos BC. He is a member of the Lithuanian national team, and plays the point guard position.-Early years:...
, and Al Harrington
Al Harrington
Albert "Al" Harrington is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the NBA's Denver Nuggets...
for Troy Murphy
Troy Murphy
Troy Brandon Murphy is an American professional basketball power forward who last played with the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association. Murphy was born in Morristown, New Jersey but grew up in Sparta Township located in northwest New Jersey...
, Mike Dunleavy
Mike Dunleavy, Jr.
Michael Joseph "Mike" Dunleavy, Jr. is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association...
, Ike Diogu
Ike Diogu
Ikechukwu Somtochukwu Diogu, referred to as Ike Diogu , is an Nigerian American professional basketball player who is currently playing for the Los Angeles Clippers.-Family and early life:...
, and Keith McLeod
Keith McLeod
Keith McLeod is an American professional basketball player, who plays point guard for the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League. He is 6' 2" tall...
.
Los Angeles Clippers
On August 14, he joined his fourth team in three years, signing with the Los Angeles ClippersLos Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
. He was later waived as a result of a surplus of big men on the team.
Los Angeles Lakers
On August 14, 2008, Powell signed a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers to replace the departed Ronny TuriafRonny Turiaf
Ronny Turiaf is a French professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the NBA. Turiaf has been a member of the French national basketball team....
.
After starting center Andrew Bynum went down with an injury, Powell began to play a substantial amount of minutes and had his best pro-season yet. However, with Bynum's return, Powell saw almost all of his minutes cut. On June 14, 2009, Powell won his first NBA championship in a 99–86 victory over the Orlando Magic. On June 17, 2010, Powell won his second straight championship in a 83–79 Game 7 victory over the Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
.
Atlanta Hawks
On July 26, 2010, after winning two championship rings with the Lakers, Powell signed a 1-year deal worth $1.1 million with the Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
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Arrest
He was arrested before a game for refusing to move his car that blocked an ambulance. Powell was charged Saturday March 12, 2011 with obstruction, failure to obey an officer directing traffic and failure to yield to emergency equipment.Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Dallas
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
| 37 || 2 || 11.6 || .457 || .000 || .800 || 2.2 || .2 || .2 || .1 || 3.0
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Indiana
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
| 7 || 0 || 9.1 || .133 || .000 || .667 || 2.7 || .4 || .0 || .0 || 1.7
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Golden State
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 30 || 0 || 9.6 || .526 || .000 || .733 || 2.3 || .6 || .2 || .4 || 3.5
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | LA Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
| 64 || 25 || 19.2 || .460 || .000 || .724 || 5.2 || .7 || .2 || .4 || 5.5
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | LA Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 60 || 1 || 11.7 || .444 || .000 || .760 || 2.9 || .5 || .2 || .3 || 4.2
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | LA Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 63 || 0 || 9.2 || .366 || .438 || .645 || 1.8 || .6 || .1 || .1 || 2.7
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
2010–11 NBA season
The 2010–11 NBA season was the 65th season of the National Basketball Association . The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in six games, 4 games to 2, to win their first NBA title, and...
| align="left" | Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
| 54 || 0 || 12.1 || .452 || .000 || .800 || 2.5 || .4 || .1 || .1 || 4.1
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| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 315 || 28 || 12.5 || .439 || .350 || .743 || 2.9 || .5 || .2 || .2 || 3.9
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2006
2006 NBA Playoffs
The 2006 NBA Playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2005–06 season. The Miami Heat won the first championship in the history of the franchise by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-2 in the 2006 NBA Finals...
| align="left" | Dallas
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
| 6 || 0 || 4.2 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .3 || .2 || .0 || .0 || .0
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| align="left" | 2007
2007 NBA Playoffs
The 2007 NBA Playoffs was the postseason to the National Basketball Association's 2006–2007 season.There were four rounds of postseason action, all of them in a best-of-seven format, with teams seeded on a bracket. The team with the better record wasn't necessarily the basis of seeding teams in...
| align="left" | Golden State
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 4 || 0 || 1.5 || .000 || .000 || .500 || .3 || .0 || .0 || .2 || .3
|-
| align="left" | 2009
2009 NBA Playoffs
The 2009 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2008–09 season. The playoffs started on April 18, 2009 with ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | L.A. Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 14 || 0 || 5.2 || .423 || 1.000 || 1.000 || 1.2 || .3 || .0 || .1 || 2.1
|-
| align="left" | 2010
2010 NBA Playoffs
The 2010 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2009–10 season. The playoffs started on April 17, 2010 with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | L.A. Lakers
| 13 || 0 || 3.1 || .375 || .000 || .750 || .5 || .1 || .0 || .0 || .7
|-
| align="left" | 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs
The 2011 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2010–11 season. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualified for the playoffs, all seeded 1 to 8 in a tournament bracket, with all rounds in a best-of-seven format. The 2011 NBA Playoffs began on...
| align="left" | Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
| 9 || 0 || 5.3 || .556 || .000 || .000 || 1.0 || .1 || .0 || .0 || 1.1
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| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| class="sortbottom" | 46 || 0 || 4.2 || .404 || .500 || .833 || .8 || .2 || .0 || .0 || 1.1