When we previewed the Raptors 905 season preview, going through several key players to watch on the squad: none of them was named Paul Watson Jr.
When the 905 traded for Watson’s returning rights before the G League Draft, I did some digging. His highlights from his Fresno State days looked good — he’s got an NBA-ready body, with a nice combination of size, length, and athleticism necessary for any wing prospect. Watson’s highlights showed that he can hit the occasional perimeter shot, slash to the basket, crash the boards, and dunk on people’s heads.
Watson’s highlights and his physical tools made me wonder why he was not drafted back in 2017.