Powell met Wade in Europe prior to his trade to the Heat. He took the time to tell Wade how much he admired his game, and Wade responded by telling Powell that he respected his efforts as a sixth man with the Clippers and his development into a full-time starter during the 2024-25 season.

In a recent interview, Norman Powell spoke about how his mindset aligns with the Miami Heat's no-nonsense approach.

I see myself as a key guy, a one, two option that can help carry a team to win,” he said. “I’ve always seen myself as a go-to guy. I don’t have a big ego of ‘I have to be the main guy.’ I want to