May 3, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) takes a shot over Toronto Raptors guards Norman Powell (24) and Kyle Lowry (7) in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Dwyane Wade Is Overly Complimentary Of Norman Powell Signing With Heat

Originally posted on Miami Heat on SI | By Alex Toledo | Last updated Jul 15, 2025 5:16 PM ET

Now that Norman Powell is a part of the Miami Heat, the franchise's greatest player is showing love.

"He's a great piece. Y'all know how good Norman is, he was an All-Star this year in the West," Heat legend Dwyane Wade said on his podcast. "For the Heat to get a player like that, with Bam [Adebayo], with Tyler [Herro] as the 1, 2 options, it's like 'All right, all right. Let’s go!”

Dwyane Wade on the Heat adding Norman Powell

“I got a text and he (Norman) was like hey big bro, I’m on my way. I’m going down to MIA dawg. I can’t wait to put a jersey on… for the Heat to get a player like that with Bam and Tyler as your 1/2 options, like alright, let’s go!”… pic.twitter.com/Am2vGb4tXE
— Heat Culture (@HeatCulture13) July 15, 2025

Powell, 32, had a career season, averaging 21.8 points for the 50-win Los Angeles Clippers.

"At this point in his career this is the perfect place for him to get to that level that he was just on the cusp of, that All-Star level, being one of the best players," Wade said. "Once PG left it opened up the opportunities more for him and he shined."

Powell averaged 23.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists before the All-Star break. Wade said he saw Powell in France recently and elaborated on their dynamic.

“I got a text and it's just like 'Hey big bro, I’m on my way. I’m going down to Miami dawg. I can’t wait to put a jersey on," Wade said. "I know how much inspiration he took from the player that I was, being a guy that's in that 6'3"-6'4", compact, quick, explosive."

Norman Powell Getting Acclimated With New Miami Heat Surroundings

At last, Miami Heat fans got to see new acquisition Norman Powell donning team gear. On Monday, Powell was visited by coach Erik Spoelstra, assistant general manager Adam Simon and some of the team's coaching staff during a morning workout.

Norman Powell on IG:

“Excited to be part of the family”

“Thank you to Coach Spoelstra and staff to coming out to this mornings workout”

We locked in. pic.twitter.com/oXZobfuyOB
— (@WadexFlash) July 14, 2025

Powell, 32, averaged 21.8 points per game last season for the Los Angeles Clippers last season. He finished fourth in Sixth Man of the Year voting for the second straight season.

Earlier this month, the team surprised the NBA world when they traded for the ten-year veteran while only sending out Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love without any draft picks or young players involved.

This article first appeared on Miami Heat on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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