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Mavericks' Dwight Powell illustrates the stress of the NBA draft countdown for second-rounders

Dwight Powell speaks from experience when he talks to draft hopefuls who have paraded through American Airlines Center to work out for the Mavericks.

He passes along his experience and NBA knowledge that he has picked up in his first two seasons. Then he explains to them that the next month leading up to the June 23 draft is going to be brutal.

"I'm excited for these guys," Powell said. "But it's a stressful time for them. Draft night was probably one of the most stressful nights of my life, to be honest."

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