Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about CJ Watson:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Charles Akeem Watson Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born April 17, 1984
  • Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight: 175 lb (79 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
  • Number: Typically wore #32 or #7 during his career
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Bishop Gorman High School (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • College: University of Tennessee (2002–2006)
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in the 2006 NBA Draft
  • Teams Played For:
    • NBA:
      • Golden State Warriors (2008–2010)
      • Chicago Bulls (2010–2012)
      • Brooklyn Nets (2012–2013)
      • Indiana Pacers (2013–2015)
      • Orlando Magic (2015–2017)
    • International: Played overseas before entering the NBA, including stints in Italy and Greece.
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: CJ Watson has two children, a daughter named Ayanna and a son named Cash.
  • Siblings: He has two siblings:
    • Vonyetta Watson (sister)
    • Kasino Watson (brother)

Player Archetype / Play Style

C.J. Watson’s player archetype was that of a scoring combo guard, an undersized but confident backcourt scorer who could toggle between point guard duties and off-ball shooting depending on lineup need. Offensively, he worked best as a secondary creator and change-of-pace ball-handler, capable of running basic offense, pulling up from deep, and supplying instant points when the second unit needed a spark, while defensively he competed as a small pressure guard whose effort, quickness, and toughness mattered more than size. Physically, Watson stood 6-foot-2 and roughly 175 pounds, so his game leaned on speed, balance, and perimeter skill rather than strength or length. His overall play style was practical and energetic: push tempo, space the floor, handle either guard spot, and give a team a steady scoring lift without needing to dominate the ball. (NBA)

Sources:

NBA.com — C.J. Watson | Guard | Golden State Warriors
NBA.com — Player Review 2015: C.J. Watson | Indiana Pacers
Chicago Bulls — Bulls acquire Watson via sign-and-trade