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Norman Powell’s Football Turnaround | Chicago Bulls News
- Published
- September 12, 2026
- Duration
- 1:41
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2026
Discusses basketball.
Summary
Norman Powell, now a 12-year NBA veteran and All-Star with the Chicago Bulls, reveals why he turned down UCLA football: NFL player protections—especially around CTE and long-term health—are lacking compared to the NBA’s financial security and transparency. Despite his deep roots in both sports, Powell’s basketball career paid off big, earning him a $45M c…
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Norman Powell, now a 12-year NBA veteran and All-Star with the Chicago Bulls, reveals why he turned down UCLA football: NFL player protections—especially around CTE and long-term health—are lacking compared to the NBA’s financial security and transparency. Despite his deep roots in both sports, Powell’s basketball career paid off big, earning him a $45M contract after averaging over 21 points per game. He still loves watching football—but his firsthand experience makes him a vocal critic of how
Themes
- basketball