In five preseason appearances, Powell has averaged seven points and 5.2 rebounds, shooting 63.6 percent from the field. He also has proved to be an active defender.

Though the team is under no obligation to begin the regular season with a full 15-man roster, Powell believes he has shown coach Gregg Popovich and general manager R.C. Buford enough to warrant consideration.

“I think as long as I continue to play with energy, defend, rebound, communicate on defense and do those things, it’s giving me a good shot,” Powell said. “I just try to focus on that and do what the Spurs do traditionally.”

via Jeff McDonald of Spurs Nation