I sat down with both Calvin Booth and Peyton Watson to discuss the draft pick, summer league, and Peyton’s development moving forward. Denver Stiffs exclusive.
On draft night, June 23rd 2022, the Nuggets had two first round picks. They picked Kansas swingman Christian Braun with the 21st pick. A relatively safe bet to be a productive role player — a high floor sort of pick. With the 30th pick, Nuggets’ GM Calvin Booth had his guy still on the board. Peyton Watson from UCLA was a highly touted recruit from Long Beach Polytechnic High School. He was ranked as a 5 star recruit by 247 Sports, ESPN, and many others.