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Phil Watson

Sports Editor

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Phil Watson joined Sports7 in 2021, bringing 30 years of sportswriting experience along with him. He enjoys covering the NBA, MLB, and NFL. Phil spends his free time exploring, breaking down, and comparing sports stats in all their forms, which helped him become a member of the Society for American Baseball Research. He is an avid reader (of Zach Lowe, Charles Pierce, James Michener, Robert Heinlein, Jayson Stark, Marc Stein, and others), which helps him stay sharp and well-informed as a writer. A volunteer high school football and baseball coach, Phil also hosted an NFL picks show on local for 16 years.

Articles by Phil Watson (170)

Bill Walton Penned a Heartfelt Ode to Charles Barkley Following Chuck's Career-Ending Injury

No great player in NBA history lost more to injuries than Hall of Famer Bill Walton. In 14 seasons, he missed more games than he played. Perhaps that experience gave Walton the empathy to write a eulogy for the NBA career of Charles Barkley when it was cut short by a gruesome knee injury in […]

Phil Watson 28 Dec 2021
Bill Walton's Hall of Fame Career Was Marred by Injuries, but It Nearly Never Happened at All for a Different Reason

Bill Walton's NBA career was shortened considerably by injuries to his feet and ankles. But an incident before his senior year at UCLA nearly ended it before it happened.

Phil Watson 26 Dec 2021
Who Are the NBA's All-Time Leading Rebounders?

Which player leads active NBA players in rebounds? There are two players with more than 20,000 career boards.

Phil Watson 25 Dec 2021
What Is LeBron James' Record on Christmas Day?

LeBron James will tie an NBA record this Christmas just by making it out to the center circle for the opening tip. What is his record in Christmas games?

Phil Watson 25 Dec 2021
What NBA Teams Have the Most Wins and Losses on Christmas Day?

What teams have had the most wins and losses on NBA Christmas? The question has multiple answers.

Phil Watson 24 Dec 2021
Isiah Thomas Never Gets the Love, but He Took Down Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan in Their Primes

Isiah Thomas isn't the most beloved player in NBA history, at least not outside of the fan base of the Detroit Pistons, but he holds a significant bragging chip. He took down Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson during the 1980s.

Phil Watson 23 Dec 2021
Andre Iguodala Returned to the Golden State Warriors After a Surprising Endorsement From Jimmy Butler

When Andre Iguodala was considering a return to the Golden State Warriors, he wanted the inside scoop on one of the team's newer players. The result surprised him.

Phil Watson 19 Dec 2021
Stephen Curry Could Have Been a New York Knick If the Guard's Agent and Father Got Their Way

Before the 2009 NBA Draft, Stephen Curry's father and agent did what they could to ensure he'd fall to the New York Knicks. The Warriors had other ideas.

Phil Watson 14 Dec 2021
Stephen Curry Makes NBA 3-Point History, but Steve Kerr Is Still the All-Time Leader in Accuracy

Steve Kerr is the most accurate 3-point shooter in NBA history. That doesn't mean he's a better shooter than Stephen Curry.

Phil Watson 14 Dec 2021
Michael Jordan Can Keep His Advice to Himself, Says LaVar Ball: ‘When the Last Time He Won a Championship?'

LaVar Ball isn't shy about saying what he thinks, even when he's putting his son's boss on full blast about giving LaMelo Ball any advice.

Phil Watson 10 Dec 2021