Earl Watson Breaks His Thumb, More Playing Time For Westbrook?
by Achilles on Jul 2, 2008 2:09 PM PDT
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PrintEarl Watson, one of three Seattle Super Sonics point guards (including fellow Bruin, rookie Russell Westbrook) has broken his thumb. He could miss up to four months, meaning he's out all summer and into next season.
According to the Seattle PI (link above), this makes the Sonics point guard situation "murky."
The injury is a costly one for the Sonics, who likely were hoping to deal Watson or Luke Ridnour this summer to clear playing time for No. 1 draft pick Russell Westbrook. Watson was coming off a career season and was the likely starter for the 2008-09 season.
Ridnour is owed $13 million over the next two seasons and endured an injury-riddled campaign. Westbrook was drafted as the team's point guard of the future and is expected to serve as a backup until he learns the offense and becomes more seasoned.
Watson's injury could mean the Sonics will enter the season with Ridnour as the starter until they deal him and are able to acquire a cheaper veteran. Watson also has two years left on his deal at $12.8 million, but fits more with the Sonics' defensive philosophy.
Best wishes to Earl.
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It's for the best, but in a different way
The Sonics should be dealing Ridnour anyway (what can I say, he sucks) and Westy should play more SG off the bounce than PG, getting a feel for the NBA without having to handle the team. Watson breaking his thumb means he probably won’t be traded, but it’s hard to see it affecting him for the actual season.
Of course, I don’t want to see anyone (especially a Bruin) injured, but the long-term effect could be a positive one for both our Bruins and the Sonics on the whole. Plus, it helps them get Ricky Rubio…
it's the Oklahoma Supersonics now...
i wanna see westbrook and durant play together…now!!!
No the Supersonics name will stay in Seattle
with the logo and colors. That means new everything for the OKC team. When they go in search of colors may a suggest blue and gold?
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jul 3, 2008 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions
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Too bad the league already has a “Grizzlies”...and a team with our colors (Denver).
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