RealGM Exclusive Interview With CJ Watson (TUES)

Swish14 · Post #1 » by **Swish14** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:35 am

Tomorrow night at 8. I'll have it up shortly after.

Nemesis21 · Post #2 » by **Nemesis21** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:35 am

cool. thanks

magicfan4life05 · Post #3 » by **magicfan4life05** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:36 am

nice...looking forward to it

Swish14 · Post #4 » by **Swish14** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:46 am

If you guys throw some questions at me, I'll try to ask them.

Nemesis21 · Post #5 » by **Nemesis21** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:47 am

Ask him, if he'll sign with the Magic.

Swish14 · Post #6 » by **Swish14** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:49 am

Haha, I got the basics. Does he want to come to Orlando, does he think it's likely, has GS given him any indication if they'll match, is he excited for the chance to play with Barnes again (assuming we signed him), when does he plan on actually signing the offer sheet, etc.

magicfanejc42 · Post #7 » by **magicfanejc42** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:57 am

Ask him if there is any word on a sign and trade.

MagicFan32 · Post #8 » by **MagicFan32** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:58 am

Ask him what he can add to our team, what type of PG he thinks he is, strengths, weaknesses.

Swish14 · Post #9 » by **Swish14** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:58 am

Yeah, the Barnes situation will make this interesting. I talked to him a half hour ago and he had no idea that Barnes was signed or in the process of being signed. I don't want to bother him anymore tonight but I'll go into more detail about how it affects him tomorrow night.

rshepard1985 · Post #10 » by **rshepard1985** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:53 pm

I really hope we can sign him. I think he'd be an excellent back up. However, I think the addition of Barnes kind of eliminates any chances of him signing, unless he's willing to sign for the minimum.

BurningBridges · Post #11 » by **BurningBridges** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:59 pm

rshepard1985 wrote:I really hope we can sign him. I think he'd be an excellent back up. However, I think the addition of Barnes kind of eliminates any chances of him signing, unless he's willing to sign for the minimum.

OR if we do a sign and trade for Redick or for the expiring 2 million dollar plus Dooling trade exception (expires tomorrow)!

BurningBridges · Post #12 » by **BurningBridges** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:00 pm

Must I also add, the Magic can also do a sign and trade using part of Hedo's 7 million dollar trade exception and cash considerations obtained from Dallas and Toronto!

OMagic1989 · Post #13 » by **OMagic1989** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:35 pm

Does he think he would get enough playing time here?

How does he feel being on such a stacked team?

Would he be willing to sign for less to get exposure on center stage?

How does he rate himself as a defensive player?

Can he handle Stan Van Gundy's coaching style?

Swish14 · Post #14 » by **Swish14** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:41 pm

Interview may get pushed back. We may be doing it around 10:00-11:00 instead.

mhectorgato · Post #15 » by **mhectorgato** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:42 pm

Swish14 wrote:Interview may get pushed back. We may be doing it around 10:00-11:00 instead.

Does he a meeting with Otis scheduled at your original scheduled time? ;-)

Swish14 · Post #16 » by **Swish14** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:46 pm

mhectorgato wrote:
Swish14 wrote:Interview may get pushed back. We may be doing it around 10:00-11:00 instead.

Does he a meeting with Otis scheduled at your original scheduled time?

Haha, I wish. He's out in Vegas and has workouts until 7 PT so it'll be 10-11 ET.

Swish14 · Post #17 » by **Swish14** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:05 am

Just finished the interview, will have the article up shortly.

Post #18 » by **UCF** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:15 am

workouts... Like workouts for other teams??? I hope not

Swish14 · Post #19 » by **Swish14** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:18 am

UCF wrote:workouts... Like workouts for other teams??? I hope not

Nope, he's from Vegas and he's just working out there for the offseason. Trust me, the dude wants to play in Orlando more than anything.

orlando1214 · Post #20 » by **orlando1214** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:45 am

So this interview is going to be up tonight? Your awesome if you were able to get this interview. How did u manage that?