Pacers guard C.J. Watson is coming off his first season as a Pacer, where he averaged 6.6 points and 1.7 assists per game in a backup role of about 19 minutes per game. He was particularly missed during the team’s slide in March as he dealt with hamstring and elbow injuries.
Watson is quiet by nature. He’s a very thoughtful person – it just takes a while to get him to peel back. Wednesday night, Watson took questions from fans on Twitter during a question and answer session on behalf of Nutrilite Health.
During the hour-long session, he revealed where he got his nickname, what it’s like playing in front of Larry Bird, who he’s closest with on the team and what he’s focused on improving this summer, among many other things.
Read the highlights below:
I hope so!!!! RT @bparrish_23: @Quietstorm_32 #AskCJ do you plan in staying in Indiana and being a #Pacer ? We got mad love for you here.
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Go brazil!!!! RT @AdnEmi: @Quietstorm_32 Do you watch the World Cup ?
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Magic Johnson RT @jeremiahbaez2: @Quietstorm_32 Who’s your favorite nba player of all time? #AskCj
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Payton, Tim hardaway RT @bshue03: @Quietstorm_32 who are some of the PG’s of the past that you try to model your game after? #AskCJ
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
That’s wat makes him so good RT @KingMain256: @Quietstorm_32 did you ever have a problem with lance stevenson’s antics (I loved it) #AskCj
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Staples center RT @JonGallez1897: @Quietstorm_32 favorite place to play in home or away #AskCJ
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Read inspiration books RT @BryanMedinaMc: @Quietstorm_32 what video games do you like to play or what are your spare time off the court!??
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Lakers RT @seerreenna: @Quietstorm_32 what team did you want to okay for growing up? #askcj
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Rupp arena RT @isaacfromCT: @Quietstorm_32 Toughest visiting arena you played in in college? #AskCJ
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
My sister when I was 16 before I was getting a tattoo lol RT @curbird87: @Quietstorm_32 who gave you the quiet storm nickname?
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Ability to play at a high level on this stage RT @Orangecru: @Quietstorm_32 What’s been your favorite moment in the NBA so far? #AskCJ
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Yea/ Lebron RT @bshue03: @Quietstorm_32 do you wear 32 because of Magic & who’s the toughest player you’ve ever been up against? #AskCJ
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Some kind of pasta and vegetables RT @HoosierHolmes: @Quietstorm_32 #AskCJ what’s your typical pregame meal?
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Nerve wrecking RT @MattMcAndrews1: @Quietstorm_32 #AskCJ whats it like having Larry the Legend watch every game you guys play..?
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Getting stuck in the bathroom on the bus RT @CarpenterWhitey: @Quietstorm_32 What’s your worst road trip memory?
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
More rumors RT @ThomasAnnam24: @Quietstorm_32 Did anything happen in the locker room? Or was that just over exaggerated? #AskCJ
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
The fans!!! RT @sbaker50: What is your favorite thing about playing in indiana? @Quietstorm_32 #AskCJ
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
2chainz gets me hype RT @BryanMedinaMc: @Quietstorm_32 favorite song to listen before a big game?
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Tony Parker RT @KingMain256: @Quietstorm_32 who in your opinion is the best PG in the league besides yourself … http://t.co/0HfcaSCOPw
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Thibs RT @31NBA: @Quietstorm_32 whos ur favorite coach ever?
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Bulls RT @nickrochette: @Quietstorm_32 be honest what was your favorite team you played on?
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
He’s a good dude you’d like him RT @paige1332: @Quietstorm_32 #AskCJ what is paul george like off the court?
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Solo RT @Logan__Wilkins: @Quietstorm_32 who are you most tight with on the team? #AskCJ
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Maybe Cali somewhere RT @AddisonCazier: @Quietstorm_32 Where do you want to live once you retire? #AskCJ
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Keith Bogans RT @Brooklynnets85: @Quietstorm_32 Funniest teammates you’ve had?
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Jordan 6s RT @31NBA: @Quietstorm_32 What are your favorite pair of shoes? #AskCJ
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
@StephenCurry30 RT @ColtsnPacers: @Quietstorm_32 Hardest player you had to face this season with the Pacers? #askcj
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Family is from there RT @carolinecroe: @Quietstorm_32 what made you choose to play basketball at Tennessee?
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Football RT @jsrose16: @Quietstorm_32 If you went pro in another sport besides basketball, what would it be?
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
40 RT @Dlinnon21: @Quietstorm_32 most points you dropped in a game? Including high school, college and NBA
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
We have enough to win it RT @ericryanwitt7: @Quietstorm_32 what do you think the Pacers are missing in terms of a championship run?
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Flexibility RT @Tweettoes18: @Quietstorm_32 what are you gonna do to improve this offseason?
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Fans throwing stuff at u while playing RT @Joncars05: @Quietstorm_32 what’s your craziest experience from playing ball overseas? #AskCJ
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Psychology RT @TakemTatum: @Quietstorm_32 what you major in at Tennessee? #AskCJ
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
Being a barber RT @_yungcleo: @Quietstorm_32 was basketball always your dream career ? If not what was ? #AskCJ
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 19, 2014
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