Dallas Mavericks: Dwight Powell wins 2020 NBA Community Assist Award

Dallas Mavericks: Dwight Powell wins 2020 NBA Community Assist Award

The Dallas Mavericks were left scrambling in January after Dwight Powell suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. The non-contact tumble made everyone’s stomach turn because you knew it was bad. Powell was the starting center and leader of the team. He injected energy along with being one of the best roll men in the league. It was a massive void to fill.

The Mavs weathered the storm by trading for Willie Cauley-Stein and shifting Kristaps Porzingis to the five. The Unicorn returned to his All-Star form as Dallas capitalized on the additional floor spacing. There are questions now. Does Porzingis primarily play the five next season? If so where does Powell fit in? Fans can read more on those questions here.

Powell received an incredible honor on Oct. 5. Let us take a closer look.

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell wins 2020 NBA Community Assist Award

The NBA recognized five players for their commitments off the court. Powell was joined by Chris Paul, George Hill, Jaylen Brown, and former Maverick Harrison Barnes in winning the 2020 NBA Community Assist Award. Each man receives $10,000 donated to the charity of their choosing.

Powell played a lot of important roles during the pandemic. He donated time, money, and meals to frontline workers while being a key part in getting the NBA’s restart off the ground. DP also has a foundation that helps families dealing with cancer. Fans can see how to support that here.

Congratulations go out to Dwight Powell on the incredible honor. He will continue to make a positive impact in the community and on the court. The 29-year-old should be ready to return from his injury on the opening night of the 2021 season. Fans cannot wait to see him throwing down those monster dunks again. Stay tuned.