Norman Powell gets All-Star endorsement from former NBA player

Norman Powell‘s a stellar season with the Los Angeles Clippers brought him significant recognitionincluding a ringing endorsement for 2025 NBA All-Star Game from a former teammate and former NBA player Danny Green.

During a recent appearance on NBA Today, Powell was asked by host Malika Andrews if he ever doubted his ability to consistently play at his current level. Powell responded confidently, saying, “I never doubted it. For me, I’m a winning player.”

Green, who played with him Powell with the Toronto Raptors during their 2019 championship seasonhe chimed in with high praise for Powell’s continued growth and contributions.

“He’s been like that since he arrived in the league. He’s been getting buckets for a long time. To see him do that in Season 10 is unreal and he deserves to be a backup All-Star this year,” Green said.

Danny Green is backing Norman Powell’s All-Star case amid the Clippers’ resilient season

Green emphasized Powell’s importance to the Clippers, highlighting the team’s success despite significant challenges this season, including the departure of Paul George and the early absence of Kawhi Leonard.

“We’ve seen the numbers. They’re top six in the West — nobody expected that, and he’s got better numbers than the guys you see on this board,” Green said, referring to LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell and Stephen Curry.

Green continued, “Those three are All-Star starters. He is averaging more points than all three, and they have a better record than these two teams in the West. Golden State and the Lakers are nowhere near what the Clippers did. For him to carry this team, him and James (Harden) and obviously (Ivica) Zubac, they have some good pieces – but for him to lead the score, carry the torch and keep this Clippers team at six in the West – that they could climb to more more. I have no idea: All-Star reserve, I could have been a starter if I had to vote.”

Powell is currently having the best season of his career, averaging 23.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 49% from the field and an impressive 43.3% from range for three points. His scoring and leadership have been key for the Clippers, who hold a 25-19 record after a 110-93 win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.

The The 2025 NBA All-Star Game will be held at the Chase Center in San Francisco from February 14 to 16, and the all-star game itself is scheduled for Sunday, February 16. As the event approaches, Powell’s case for selection grows stronger, bolstered by his impressive performance and Green’s heartfelt support.