Powell was the training camp long shot so he wasn't supposed to be anything special to begin with. Other than racking up Scalabrine's, Ellison's and a Super Mario Galaxy, he hasn't really done anything yet. He needs the D-League more than anything because he's the 15th man of 15 guys really.
Young is the more disappointing of the two. He was the pick the Celtics got from the Nets really and he's only played in 2 games with no serious minutes. Its now time for an epic rant. Young is basically the youngest player in the NBA right now and really he should be a sophomore in college. This is why I personally hate the one and done rule in college because guys are coming out completely unprepared to play at the pro level and owners, gm's and coaches give up on players if they don't pick up right away. Stevens knows college talent and apparently he doesn't like what he sees out of Young.
Update:
Young and Powell made their D-League debuts tonight scoring 21 apiece. Chris Babb also pumped in 15 as the Maine Red Claws defeated Fort Wayne 81-80. Injuries and ineffectiveness may see not only Young or Powell but Babb himself returning. Its nice to see these guys do well, sure the games are virtually meaningless when playing inferior competition, but it keeps the kids from getting rusty.
Still, that's a hell of a D-League team with Young and Babb the forwards and Powell the center. Throw in Phil Pressey and they'd go undefeated. Hell Pressey may join the trio in Maine once Marcus Smart comes back healthy.
All in all, its better for these guys to be in Maine where they can get much needed experience and playtime and to be ready when their number is called. With Stevens going with a 10 man rotation every night, that leaves 3 guys out, at least now 2 of them will get playing time. Poor Gerald Wallace though
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