Utah Jazz Free Agency: Five Potential Power Forward Targets

Dwight Powell

2015-16 stats:  5.8 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 0.3 bpg, 0.6 apg, .493 fg%, .125 3p%. 16.87 PER

Dwight Powell is the definition of untapped potential. While in Dallas, he’s shown flashes of brilliance and has been rather productive playing limited minutes.

Problem is, he’s backing up Dirk Nowitzki, a guaranteed first ballot Hall of Famer and one of the greatest power forwards of all time. Those limited minutes are going to stay that way until Dirk decides to hang it up.

Powell’s best attributes are his size, athleticism and motor. He’s an extremely mobile and smooth big man with an all-purpose skill set. Powell moves freely and has no problems with getting up and down the court — especially in transition. He also never quits, and is the big-hearted, lunch pail guy every team needs and loves.

His mobility also makes him a defensive asset, as he can hedge and comfortable return to position. And at 6-foot-11, with a monster vertical, Powell can block shots and rebound very well.

Statistically, Powell’s a solid post player, but he has some growing to do. He’s somewhat predictable in his approach. As of now, his best move is finishing at the rim off of a pick-and-roll, but with some polish, he has the potential as both a pick-and-pop and low post scorer.

Dwight Powell is a guy I’d love for the Jazz to roll the dice on.

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