Out of all five 2025 first-round picks on the Brooklyn Nets roster, no one flew more under the radar than Drake Powell. Powell didn't have the flashy scoring games like Egor Demin or the fancy passing plays like Nolan Traore , but he ended up being a consistent contributor to last season's squad. In fact, Powell appeared in the most games out of all the rookies on the roster. He played in 63 games last season, making 24 starts. Powell averaged 6.5 points per game while shooting 40.2% from the field and 28% from the three-point line. Just like his rookie peers in Brooklyn, Powell flashed potential, but still has a lot to work on to reach it. Starting with the good, Powell used his length very well on both sides of the court. Standing at 6-foot-5, he was a pesky defender, holding his ground well against bigger guys. His raw athleticism gave him room for error, as he could get back into plays even when out of position. As he matures in the NBA, his knowledge of where he needs to be and when will improve.…