Earl Watson
Earl Watson
Earl Joseph Watson, Jr. is an American former professional basketball player who is currently the head coach for the Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins, where he was a four-year starter. Watson was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the second round of the 2001 NBA Draft with the 39th overall selection. He played 13 seasons in the NBA with seven teams before becoming a coach in 2014...
ProfessionBasketball Player
Date of Birth12 June 1979
CityKansas City, KS
amazing best few games head potential talked teams turn weeks
Two weeks ago we were being talked about as one of the best teams in the NBA. It's amazing what a few games can do. At the same time, we know what our potential is, and we just have to turn it around and head back in that direction.
blown controlled game start
We were just blown out. They controlled the game from the start and all the way through.
anyone best games played previous
Hopefully, we won't let anyone down. (The previous meeting) was one of the best games I've ever played in. One of the best games I've ever seen.
happens hope move whatever worry
I don't think I'm really going to be here. Whatever happens, you hope it happens quickly, so that way you can get it going and not have to worry about what's going to happen tomorrow, so you can move on, so there can be some closure.
matter mind peace
I'll play no matter what, but at the same time, I need a peace of mind of what's really wrong. This is serious.
close fun save took
I'm very close with him. His grandmother is like my grandmother. They took me in. It's always competitive during the game. We save the fun for after.
advantage coming starting taking time whether
I'm taking advantage of the time I get, whether I'm starting or coming off the bench.
dictated second style
Their whole style of play dictated the second half.
anyone control judge meant perfect words
I'm not one to judge anybody. Who am I to judge? I'm not perfect . I don't know what he said exactly, and I don't know what he meant by it. But I'm not one to judge anyone by their words or actions. I can only control what I can control.
feeling niche style
I'm getting a lot more comfortable. I'm just feeling out my niche and it's a different style of play and a different mentality.
change coming expected good helping memories nba playoffs season teams worst
It's always good memories coming back here. Being part of the 50-win season with Hubie (Brown), the change from being one of the worst teams in the NBA to helping them make the playoffs ... I think the playoffs are expected here now.
both gearing page played together trying
They play so well together and they are gearing up for the playoffs. They have played together for a long time, and you can see they are on the same page both offensively and defensively. That's where we are trying to get.
rest
At first they told me I'd be out the rest of the season.
secrets teams
You play so many teams so many times, I don't think there are any secrets about what teams do.