However, true to character, he’s keeping his head up and doing everything he can to make sure that he’s ready when the time does come. “We have to remain optimistic and hopeful that we’ll be able to get back on the court, and things will go back to normal sooner than later,” said Powell, who was averaging a career-high 16.4 points – nearly doubling his average from the year before – in 44 games when the NBA hit pause.