DraftExpress.com - the latest addition to the Dime Network of sites that also includes RealGM, 82Games, Bounce and HighSchoolHoop - has a blog diary with the Warriors’ D-League callup C.J. Watson.
His entry from today talks about how Baron likes his tea and getting used to Nellie’s quirks. An excerpt:
When I arrived in Golden State, the players welcomed me with open arms. The coaches just told me to do the same thing I have been doing in the D-League– they don’t want me to come here and be passive. They want me to be aggressive, because that’s what got me here. I get to watch and play behind one of the best point guards in the league in Baron Davis. Some of the stuff he does is unbelievable. I was already a fan, but now I’m a believer, haha. I have already learned a lot from him just by watching for the seven games that I have been here for. He’s an all-star on and off the court.
The first game I got here he handed me some bundled up twenty dollar bills and said “hey you new guy, make sure you get me two green teas in the morning before shoot-around and don’t be late.” Yes of course I got them, I ain’t no punk though don’t get it twisted, it’s just all a part of the things they make rookies do. I got an extra $40 out of the deal because he let me keep the change.
I have to say, the NBA life is something I can get used to. The charter flights, the chef before and after practice, the per diem every road trip, the traveling seeing different cities and meeting different people, and oh yeah, the basketball– the best part of all.In my first NBA debut against the red hot Portland Trailblazers, I was excited. I finally made it to this big stage, and when the coach called me to go in, I was shocked and overzealous at the same time. I didn’t know any plays, but in Coach Nelson’s system you don’t have to. They don’t run any plays. They just get the ball and go. My first shot I missed– I wasn’t used to coming off the bench, so I didn’t have my legs under me, but hey, no excuses.
One thing that shocked me was during a timeout Coach Nelson doesn’t say nothing. He just sits there and rubs his head and will occasionally draw up a play every now and then. When you have been in the league as long as he has, and accomplished the things he has at a high level, you shouldn’t have to. I asked one of the players “why he doesn’t talk during timeouts?” They said he just doesn’t. They were like “if that shocks you about this team, then you are in for a bunch more surprises and weird things.” And I have come to experience some of those things in the week I have been here.
Check out C.J.’s full post HERE.
January 18th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
GState says:
I saw Watson’s name in the boxscore the other day and had no idea who it was. I don’t know much about his game. he good?
January 18th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
doc says:
no
February 3rd, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Alexander Bryant says:
For those of yall that dont know…YES CJ Watson is nice. Dating back to his high school days at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas. He won a state championship there and was one of the top 5 point guards in a loaded class of 2002. From there he went to the University of Tennessee and was a four year starter. He finished up with them as they were getting good with Bruce Pearl. His senior year he took them to the sweet sixteen. After his senior season he didnt get drafted so played a year in Greece. After tearing it up overseas came back to America to play in the Dleague at the start of this year. About one and a half years removed from college the Golden State Warriors Called him up. He’s a point guard who can score and has a nice 3point shot. Look him up his is gonna be in the leauge for a minute! CJ Watson LV!!!!