Watts Up Wednesday: NBA Championship Prediction & Seattle Sports Talk

In this episode segment of Watts Up Wednesdays, Donald and JB discuss the Watts Foundation's upcoming summer basketball camps for Pacific Northwest youth, emphasizing their mission to instill confidence and life skills in participants. Donald Watts, a former University of Washington Husky Basketball legend, also touches on the current state of Seattle sports, including the balanced performance of the Mariners and the promising direction of the Seahawks under their new coach. The conversation then delves into the NFL's "tush push" controversy, where Donald Watts expresses pride in the Eagles' success with the play that led to a debate about banning it. The discussion shifts to basketball, where Donald Watts shares his Mount Rushmore of NBA trash talkers (Larry Bird, Gary Payton, and Michael Jordan) and contemplates Michael Jordan's upcoming role as an NBC analyst, questioning how his intense personality will translate to broadcasting. Coach Watts predicts the Oklahoma City Thunder will win the NBA championship, citing their depth, collective energy, and ability to wear down opponents, as seen in their series against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. He acknowledges Anthony Edwards' talent and adaptability for the Minnesota Timberwolves but believes OKC's "mission" and consistent collective approach give them the edge in what he anticipates will be a "heavyweight fight." Watts also expresses a personal detachment from the OKC franchise, despite its historical ties to the Seattle SuperSonics, and appreciates the current era of balanced team play in the NBA. He concludes by stating that while he wouldn't be surprised if the series went seven games, Minnesota would need to significantly elevate its play to match OKC's already high level. 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 thfreis podcast and automatically receive your episodes!