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Peyton Watson

PEYTON WATSON (DEN)

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

(via Delay of Game Hoops & BasketballNews.com)