Dallas Mavericks: Help support Dwight Powell and his foundation

Dallas Mavericks Dwight Powell (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks: Help support Dwight Powell and his foundation

The Dallas Mavericks were a better team with Dwight Powell on the floor this season. Their offensive rating was 116.3 with a defensive rating of 107.4, according to NBA Stats. That 8.9 net rating over the full season would have finished second behind only the Milwaukee Bucks.

Powell was the starter and primary roll man for Luka Doncic when healthy. The stats may not be eye-popping, but the 29-year-old plays his role well. He brings the Mavs efficiency on both ends of the floor. Powell happily plays his role. That is what made his Achilles injury so devastating.…