Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s information about Josh Powell:

Player Profile

Full Name: Josh Powell
Nationality: American
Age: Born January 25, 1983
Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m)
Weight: 240 pounds (109 kg)
Wingspan: 7 feet (2.13 m)
Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
Number: 21, 12, 8, 5 (wore different numbers during his career)
Position: Power Forward / Center
High School: Riverdale High School (Riverdale, Georgia)
College: North Carolina State University (2001–2003)
NBA Draft: Undrafted in the 2003 NBA Draft

Teams Played For:

  • Dallas Mavericks (2005–2006)
  • Indiana Pacers (2006–2007)
  • Golden State Warriors (2007)
  • Los Angeles Clippers (2007–2008)
  • Los Angeles Lakers (2008–2010)
  • Atlanta Hawks (2011)
  • Houston Rockets (2014)
  • International Teams (played in Italy, Russia, China, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines)

Championship Rings: 2 (with Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010)
Kids: 3 children
Siblings: Not much is publicly known about his siblings

Player Archetype / Play Style

Josh Powell’s player archetype was that of an athletic energy big, a power forward/center who brought physicality, rebounding, and low-maintenance frontcourt scoring rather than offense built around isolations or playmaking. Defensively, he fit best as a rotation interior helper who could rebound his area, defend with effort, and add toughness around the paint, while offensively he was more of a complementary finisher who scored inside, ran the floor, and lived off hustle plays, put-backs, and simple touches near the rim. At 6-foot-9 and around 240 pounds, Powell had the build of a sturdy modern reserve big, and the way coaches talked about him consistently centered on strength, physical play, and above-average rebounding. His play style was direct and functional: he did the dirty work, adjusted to different roles, and gave teams a rugged bench presence that could supply energy without needing the ball for long stretches. (NBA)

Sources:

Basketball Reference — Josh Powell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Los Angeles Lakers — Getting to Know Josh Powell
ESPN — NBA champ Josh Powell striving for greatness with struggling Kings