Donald Watts on Seattle Sports: Mariners, WNBA & Playoff Talk

In this episode of What's Up Sports Hour, Donald Watts and JB blend powerful personal reflection with timely sports conversation. Donald opens up about legacy, healing, and purpose as he shares the story behind shaving his head, honoring his late father Slick Watts, and launching the "All About the Love" Free Throw-A-Thon to fund a community mural and youth mentorship through the Watts Foundation. The show then shifts into the sports landscape, with thoughtful discussion on Rory McIlroy's Masters win, overcoming mental barriers in athletics, and how breakthrough moments shape elite competitors. Donald and JB also break down early-season expectations for the Seattle Mariners, the evolving identity of the Seattle Storm following major WNBA roster changes, and what's ahead for the NBA playoff picture—including insights on Portland's rise, Damian Lillard's eventual return, and emerging contenders across the league. It's an episode centered on resilience, growth, and "multiplying the love"—both on and off the court. Subscribe to Watts Up Sports Hour now! Links you may want to check out:  Check out and support by donating to The Watts Foundation at https://thewattsfoundation.org/ Check out everything about Watts Basketball at https://wattsbasketball.com/ Directly talk or ask Donald a question by calling (206) 467-1383 Leave Donald a question or send a message through his socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldwatts24 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wattsbball     Twitter: https://twitter.com/donaldwatts24 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-watts If you want to know more about Watts Basketball, give us a like or follow on your fav social platform: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wattsbball/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WattsBBall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wattsbball/   Subscribe to this podcast and automatically receive your episodes!