NBA DRAFT

June 23, 2022

Peyton Watson

Q. What's the first thing you're going to buy with an NBA paycheck, and who do you look forward to playing against?

PEYTON WATSON: First thing I'm going to buy, I ain't really put too much thought into it. I was just really focused on getting drafted first. But probably something like a car or to move my mom wherever I live.

And then you said player I want to play against? Most definitely KD. That's my childhood idol growing up, and I can't wait to match up with him.

Q. You're joining a promising young team in OKC. What do you think about that city, that area, and also some of the other players they have drafted tonight in the first round?

PEYTON WATSON: Well, I mean, clearly they know what they are doing. Sam Presti, great GM. I've had some conversations with them and they are really looking forward to putting their stamp on this season and getting some wins. I can't wait to add to that and try to help us win.

Q. What have the conversations been?

PEYTON WATSON: Yeah, just really getting to know each other, getting to know me as a teammate, as a player. I didn't do a lot of interviews my freshman year, so people want to know my personality and what I'm like in the locker room, as well.