Nets' Drake Powell Shoots 1-for-28 in NBA Summer League Struggles

Drake Powell, a 20-year-old swingman for the Brooklyn Nets and a 2025 NBA draft pick, is experiencing a notably poor shooting performance in the NBA Summer League. Powell, who was selected 22nd overall after one season at North Carolina and is known for his defensive and athletic skills, has made only 1 of 28 field goal attempts so far in the tournament. In the Nets' recent 83-76 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, he scored 4 points but went 0-for-4 from the field. Overall, Powell has scored 11 points in the Summer League, shooting 0-for-14 from three-point range.

This shooting slump contrasts sharply with his rookie NBA season averages, where he scored 6.5 points per game on 40.2% shooting from the field and 28.0% from three in 21 minutes per game. Fans and commentators have expressed disbelief at his current shooting woes, questioning how an NBA player can miss so many shots. Some predict that if this trend continues, Powell may spend significant time in the G League this season.

Despite the struggles, Powell remains a young player with defensive strengths, but his offensive difficulties in the Summer League have drawn significant attention and concern among basketball followers.