Born on September 11, 2002, in Beverly Hills, California, Peyton Watson plays in the guard-forward role for the Denver Nuggets as of May 2025. He ended his rookie season as an NBA champion, winning the 2023 championship with the Nuggets. In his high school years, Watson played for Long Beach Polytechnic High School. In his junior season, he averaged 23.2 points and 8.0 rebounds per game and was awarded the Moore League MVP honors. He was also named on the rosters for the McDonald's All-American, Jordan Brand Classic and was named to the 2021 USA Nike Hoop Summit Team in March of 2021 (via UCLA's official page).
For college, Watson committed to UCLA and was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top small forwards of his class. In the 2022 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder selected him with the 30th overall pick in the first round and then traded him to the Denver Nuggets. In the 2023-24 NBA season, Watson showed rapid development, leading the Nuggets in blocks with 88 shots blocked and 14th in the NBA. He averaged 6.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks per game.
What is Peyton Watson's Wingspan?
Peyton Watson’s wingspan measures around 7 feet, according to NBA's official website.
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Peyton Watson Height
Peyton Watson stands 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) tall, according to the NBA official website.
Peyton Watson Weight
Watson weighs approximately 200 pounds (91kg), according to the NBA official website.
Peyton Watson Age
As of May 2025, Watson is 22 years old. He was born on September 11, 2002.
FAQ's On Peyton Watson
A. Peyton Watson was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 30th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
A. In the 2023/24 season, Watson averaged 6.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks per game.
A. Peyton Watson is 22 years old as of May 2025. He was born on September 11, 2002.
A. Peyton Watson is 6 feet 7 inches tall.
