Dwight Harlan Powell is a Canadian professional basketball player currently with the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Standing at 6’10” and weighing 240 lbs, Powell has established himself as a reliable big man with a reputation for efficiency, durability, and strong community involvement. He is also a key figure for the Canadian national team, contributing to their historic achievements on the international stage.
Early Life
Born on July 20, 1991, in Toronto, Ontario, Powell moved to the United States as a youth to pursue basketball at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. There, he developed into a five-star recruit, averaging 23.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 2.3 blocks per game as a senior. He was ranked as the No. 8 power forward and No. 25 overall player in the nation by Rivals.com in 2010. Powell continued his education at Stanford University, where he played four seasons for the Cardinal, earning All-Pac-12 honors and leading his team to an NIT championship and an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen appearance.
Family Life
Dwight Powell is the son of Harlan Powell and Jacqueline Weir. After losing his mother to breast cancer in 2012, Powell established the Dwight Powell Children and Family Support Fund in partnership with UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, helping families affected by cancer. He is married to Ashley Morgan.
Career
Powell entered the NBA as the 45th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2014 Draft, but was traded to Cleveland and then Boston before making his debut with the Celtics. In December 2014, he was acquired by the Dallas Mavericks, where he has since become a team staple. Powell is known for his high field goal percentage (career 56.9%) and has averaged 7.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 18.5 minutes per game over 429 games with Boston and Dallas. He set a franchise record for consecutive field goals made and was one of only four players to appear in all 82 games during the 2021–22 NBA season. Powell has reached the NBA Finals with the Mavericks and was a key contributor to Canada’s bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the country’s first-ever medal in the tournament.
Net Worth
While Dwight Powell’s exact net worth is not publicly disclosed, his long tenure in the NBA as a valued role player and his multiple contract extensions with the Dallas Mavericks suggest a substantial professional earnings history. His off-court ventures, including charitable initiatives, further highlight his commitment to making a positive impact beyond basketball.