Dwight Powell Reflects On NBA Career After Recent Milestone

By Rashad MillerDwight Powell, getting more playing time due to the Mavericks being short-handed, was unaware he’d surpassed Shawn Bradley for sixth all-time in offensive rebounds until informed of the milestone before the Mavericks faced the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night. “That’s some incredible company to be in,” Powell remarked, referencing Mavericks’ offensive rebounding leader Dirk Nowitzki and others. Powell acknowledged the increased opportunities due to injuries, saying he’s “had a few more cracks at it.”& The Dallas Mavericks have had many players contribute to their offensive rebounding efforts throughout the years. Leading the way is Dirk Nowitzki with an impressive 1468 offensive rebounds. Following him are James Donaldson (1296), Mark Aguirre (1259), Sam Perkins (1226), and Erick Dampier (1224). Dwight Powell recently moved into sixth place on this list with 1065 offensive rebounds, surpassing Shawn Bradley who has 1063. Rolando Blackman (1001), Roy Tarpley (964), and Popeye Jones (917) round out the top 10 offensive rebounders in Mavericks history.& Powell’s achievement adds to his already impressive career with the Mavericks, where he currently ranks 10th on the team’s all-time total rebounds list, showcasing his consistent contribution to the team’s success on the boards. Powell’s consistent contributions and longevity with...