Peyton Watson’s ascent in the NBA has been fun to watch. He has become one of the most integral players on the Denver Nuggets. A team that has championship aspirations and are built to win now. Each year in the NBA he has gotten better and it has culminated in a breakout 2025 season so far. Averaging 14.7 points per game and doing so on 49.9/41.3/73 shooting splits. He is also a good defender that uses his length to effect passing lanes and block shots. Showing he is ready for a big payday soon.
— Brett Usher (@UsherNBA) January 23, 2026
Watson played one season at UCLA before entering his name in the NBA draft in 2022.