The Goods Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 The Orlando Magic are close to signing free agent point guard C.J. Watson, giving them an alternative to veteran Anthony Johnson as a backup to often-injured Jameer Nelson. Watson, 6-2, 180 pounds, played the last two years at Golden State after spending one year in Greece and another year in the NBA Development League. According to NBA sources, Watson could be signed as early as this weekend. Watson last season averaged 9.5 points and 2.7 assists, mostly as a backup for the Warriors. Golden State would have seven days to match any offer, since Watson is a restricted free agent. The Magic have been looking for a low-budget point guard since they traded veteran Rafer Alston last month to New Jersey as part of the deal that brought Vince Carter to Orlando. Alston was the Magic starter through the second half of last season and through their playoff run. Despite helping the Magic reach the NBA Finals, he became expendable because the Magic already were committed to Nelson as their starter for next season. Nelson, though, has struggled with durability through his career. He played 42 games last season and 69 games the previous year. His size and willingness to throw around his 6-0, 190-pound frame has led to several injuries in his five years with the Magic. The Magic already have Johnson under contract, but they decided not to re-sign free agent point guard Tyronn Lue. http://nba.fanhouse.com/2009/07/17/magic-close-to-signing-c-j-watson/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riot Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 I saw this earlier. I like it if it happens, he's young and seems like a good bench guy. Is he good Yama? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 I saw this earlier. I like it if it happens, he's young and seems like a good bench guy. Is he good Yama?He is a great hustle player. He's more of a two guard than a point, but he can pass. He is a great shooter, can be a streaky scorer, and gambles a lot of defense (pays off at times). He get's to the line too. He played all of last season with a torn ligament in his arm, so he is a tough little guy. I wanted him to stay, but I guess just another guard we'll have to lose unless we match the offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riot Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Yeah I hope Warriors don't match. You guys already have Ellis/Curry/Law/Claxton at PG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldChili Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 It would be a pretty good pickup if we can get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland's Finest Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Man...Orlando is signing everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 He is a great hustle player. He's more of a two guard than a point, but he can pass. He is a great shooter, can be a streaky scorer, and gambles a lot of defense (pays off at times). He get's to the line too. He played all of last season with a torn ligament in his arm, so he is a tough little guy. I wanted him to stay, but I guess just another guard we'll have to lose unless we match the offer. I like him already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldChili Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Any news on whether the Warriors will match or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWaLL Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 He's definitely a productive role playing guard. His best aspect is his his energy and hustle. From the few Warrior games I watched, he always played hard every second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Any news on whether the Warriors will match or not?I don't think they will. Already stacked with point guards (Ellis, Curry, Claxton, Law, even Jackson and Belinelli can play the point). I would be surprised if they match the offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Greatness Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Point guard. Can shoot. Can score. And there has been no interest exhibited from the Sixers camp. Stefanski better have a [expletive]ing plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.K. Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I have an interview with him tomorrow night at 8. I'll post the article on here ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Ask him how it felt like playing for the Warriors and how tough it is to be coached by Nellie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.K. Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 No joke, the Nellie question is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Real GM hooked you up with the interview? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.K. Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Nah, I do it all on my own. The RealGM name definitely gets me access when I try to schedule stuff though. I have to find all of the numbers and make the calls and everything though. For every interview I get, there's 50 I don't get. Edited July 21, 2009 by Swish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Damn what a G, getting all their numbers and ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.K. Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) It's hard [expletive]ing work. I get rejected all the time too. Edited July 21, 2009 by Swish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 You google search it all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.K. Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Nah, some of it though. It's different each time. Asking other sources I've talked too, Twitter, and other [expletive] too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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