Watson likened the tryout process to the Jordan …
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My uncle Earl Watson, a retired 13-season NBA veteran and former NBA head coach, was the person I called for coaching advice on what they might look for in a prospect. "They want who wants it most and plays the game with respect," Watson said. Watson saw firsthand where a paid open tryout could lead. He began his coaching career with the Austin Spurs, San Antonio's G League affiliate. That's where he coached Jonathon Simmons, who paid $150 to try out alongside 60 other players and earned a roster spot in what was then the NBA Development League. Simmons signed his first NBA contract with San Antonio in July 2015 and went on to land a three-year, $20 million deal with the Orlando Magic. Watson likened the tryout process to the Jordan Peele-produced psychological horror movie "Him" and the needed mentality to a notable line from the film: "What are you willing to sacrifice?"
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