Norman Powell

Powell was selected 46th overall — 14 picks after the traditional second-round cutoff for franchise cornerstones — yet has earned over $130 million in career contracts, one of the best returns on a late second-round pick in modern NBA history.

He was a member of the 2019 Toronto Raptors championship team despite averaging under 9 PPG that season — demonstrating that his eventual breakout was a product of opportunity as much as development.

Powell grew up in the same San Diego basketball ecosystem as future NBA players and played AAU ball for years before committing to UCLA, passing on early offers from mid-major programs.

He has worn jersey #24 throughout his career as a tribute to Kobe Bryant, who was his basketball idol growing up in Southern California.