PEYTON WATSON (DEN)
#8•P. WATSON
G/F • 6’8, 200 lbs; 3rd year, UCLA
UNDERDOG
NBA ROLE: (RAW) TWO-WAY WING
Peyton Watson: former 5-star prospect outta UCLA - part of Denver’s young defensive-minded core*; Mike Malone’s “ace in the hole” on defense - Watson’s energetic as a stopper, tries to make momentum-shifting plays following blocks and steals: upside to become a top perimeter stopper; primarily gets points off baseline cuts (flies for slams) and spot-up treys - still an improving shooter, Watson should work on off-ball movement and opportunistic scoring off the bounce (escape Js & runners); needs to work on making the extra pass: Watson’s prone to mistakes, though more game experience is vital to growth; breakout candidate in 2025? a more mature, all-around showing outta Watson could be crucial to Denver’s ceiling
*also ft. Christian Braun & Julian Strawther
SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.
#DOGTAGs: UNDERDOG, NBA champion, HI-FLYER
MORE ON PEYTON
NBA Champion (2023)
Drafted 30th overall (2022)
McDonald’s All-American (2020)
Jordan Brand Classic (2021)
Nike Hoop Summit (2021)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 75