Earl Watson is a NBA point guard, currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Early Life
Earl Joseph Watson was born on June 12, 1979 in Kansas City, Kansas. He attended high school at Washington High School. Watson continued his education at the University of California, Los Angeles. Watson started for all four years during his time with the Bruin's basketball team. He was selected with the 39th pick in the 2001 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics. Basketball-Reference.com: Earl Watson
Pro Career
In his first season Watson played in 64 games and averaged 3.6 points per game. In 2002, he signed with the Memphis Grizzlies, where he spent the next several seasons. In 2005, he signed with the Denver Nuggets. He was later traded to the Seattle SuperSonics in 2006. His best year to date came in the 2007-2008 season, when he averaged 10.7 points and 6.8 assists per game.NBA.com: Earl Watson
Earl Watson Timeline
- June 12, 1979: Born
- 2001: Drafted by Seattle SuperSonics
- 2003: Signs with Memphis Grizzlies
- 2005: Signs with Denver Nuggets
- 2006: Traded to Seattle SuperSonics
Earl Watson Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Oklahoma City Thunder
- NBA.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 195
- Rookie Year: 2001
