Dwight Harlan Powell is a Canadian basketball player. He has played for the Boston Celtics in the NBA in the past. He now plays in the Forward-Center position for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA.
Dwight Powell was born on July 20, 1991 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He played basketball at the IMG Academy and at Stanford University before deciding to play for the NBA. He eventually made his NBA debut for the Boston Celtics during 2014. Since then, he has gained praise as a member of the Dallas Mavericks team after he was traded to them. He has also received various achievements in his career so far. This includes being a member of the PAC-10 All Freshman Team in 2011, NIT Champion in 2012, PAC-12 Most Improved Player in 2013 and 2-times member of the First Team All-Pac 12 in 2013 and 2014. Besides the NBA, Dwight Powell has also represented his home country of Canada at the 2015 FIBA AmeriCup in Mexico.
Powell has so far notched up a PPG of 6..7 with a RPG of 4.1, APG of 0.9 and a PIE of 7.8 in his NBA career so far. He is a member of the Canada National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Who are Dwight Powell’s Parents?
Dwight Powell was born to Harlan Powell and the late Jacqueline Weir. However, her parents separated when he was young and he moved in with his mother.
Who was Dwight Powell’s Mother
Dwight Powell’s mother was the late Jacqueline Weir. She separated from her husband and raised her son as a single parent. Despite having a hard time, she ensured that her son never went to bed hungry. For this, she started working a meager job at a bank and gradually worked her way up. She also attended night schools to complete her education. Eventually, she became an internal auditor at a bank in New York, United States. Her son saw all her struggles since he was a child.
Jacqueline Weir emphasized the importance of education on her son. For this , she still attended night schools and studied various subjects like law which were not related to her profession. She also inspired him to work hard. She provided all her affection and attention to him as he was her only child.
Unfortunately, her life was cut short due to breast cancer and she passed away on September 13, 2012 at 53 years old. Since then, Dwight Powell celebrates Mother’s Day every year by remembering her.
Who is Dwight Powell’s Father?
Dwight Powell’s father is Harlan Powell. He lives in Toronto. Apart from this, there is currently no information available on him.
What Nationality are Dwight Powell’s Parents?
Dwight Powell’s father Harlan Powell is Canadian by nationality. However,. He is white Canadian by ethnicity.
His late mother Jacqueline Weir is Canadian by nationality but Jamaican by ethnicity. Therefore, Dwight Powell belongs to mixed ethnicities.
FAQs
A. Dwight Powell is currently 32 years old as of 2023.
A. Dwight Powell’s parents are Harlan Powell and the late Jacqueline Weir.
A. Dwight Powell is 6’10” (2.08m) in height and weighs 240 lbs (140 kg).
A. Dwight Powell is from Canada.
A. Dwight Powell is a member of the Canada National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
