Former Clippers powerful scorer and Suns inside player will join, Jamaica s strength cannot be underestimated

According to betmaste reporter Eduardo Villalpando, the backcourt strong scorer Norman Powell, who just joined the Miami Heat from the Los Angeles Clippers this summer, will play for the Jamaica national team for the first time in the FIBA window game in Mexico next month. In this World Cup qualifier, Jamaica will face challenges from Mexico, Barbados and Costa Rica. Villalpando also said that Nick Richards, who currently plays for the Phoenix Suns, will also join the Jamaica squad.

In the NBA regular season last season, Powell was affected by injuries in 82 games, with a total of 60 appearances for the Clippers, averaging 32.6 minutes per game, averaging 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.2 blocks, and 1.8 turnovers and 1.9 fouls, shooting percentage of 48.4%, three-point shooting percentage of 41.8%, and free throw shooting percentage of 80.4%. In the playoffs, Powell played 7 games in total, with averaging 34 minutes per game, with averaging 16 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocks, and 1.7 turnovers and 2.1 fouls. His shooting percentage was 47.2%, his three-point shooting percentage was 35%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 77.8%.

In the middle of last season, the Charlotte Hornets reached an agreement with the Suns and completed a deal. The Hornets sent Richard and a future second-round pick to the Suns, and received Josh Okogie, the 2026 Denver Nuggets second-round pick, the 2031 Nuggets second-round pick and the 2031 Suns second-round pick. After joining the Suns, Richards made a total of 21 appearances in the NBA regular season, nine of which were started, and averaged 21 minutes per game, with averaging 8.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.3 steals and 1.2 blocks per game, and 1.6 turnovers and 2.3 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 56.1% and a free throw percentage of 67.8%.

Powell is a very excellent scorer in the NBA arena. His offensive efficiency is quite good and he also has rich offensive methods. As for Richards, he is also a reliable inside player. He also has good scoring ability at the basket and reliable rebounding protection, and he can also provide certain support to the team in protecting the basket. Powell and Richards are both excellent players who can gain a foothold in the NBA. With the addition of players of this level and other active NBA players may also be added in the future, Jamaica's competitiveness will also be significantly improved. Mexico, Barbados and Costa Rica do not seem to have any teams with outstanding strength, and maybe Jamaica will become a potential dark horse.