Seattle Sports Legends, Russell Wilson's Legacy, and Basketball Fundamentals with Donald Watts

Tune in to this week's episode of "Watts Up Wednesdays," featuring Washington Husky Basketball legend Donald Watts, in collaboration with Game Time Sports Talk and Watts Basketball.  In this episode, Watts shares his Fourth of July weekend highlights, including family time, lake activities, and a barbecue. He humorously recalls buying ribs instead of grilling them due to the hot weather. The conversation then shifts to Seattle's top professional athletes, with Watts naming Ken Griffey Jr., Russell Wilson, Shawn Kemp, and Sue Bird as his favorites. Watts discusses Russell Wilson's legacy with the Seattle Seahawks, noting his significant contributions and friction with Coach Pete Carroll. He predicts that Wilson's impact will be appreciated more over time and talks about the potential for Wilson's Hall of Fame induction, especially with his performance on the Pittsburgh Steelers. The episode also covers the upcoming college football season and its impact on Watts' alma mater and son's teams. The Seattle Storm's narrow loss to the Las Vegas Aces is highlighted, with a focus on A'ja Wilson's standout performance. Watts also discusses Angel Reese's record-breaking streak and Caitlin Clark's historic rookie triple-double, offering insights into the Rookie of the Year race. Reflecting on basketball fundamentals, Watts emphasizes the importance of young players focusing on foundational techniques rather than social media hype. He shares his own achievements and discusses Jaylen Wells' journey to the Memphis Grizzlies, praising his Summer League performance. Finally, Watts discusses Seattle's top NBA draft picks, stressing the need to consider players' peak performances, longevity, and community influence. He invites listeners to help create the ultimate list of Seattle area NBA draft picks. Join us for an insightful and dynamic discussion on sports, legacy, and the future of basketball. Subscribe to Watts Up Wednesdays 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!