The second-year bundle of energy for the Denver Nuggets has been a shot-swatting, rebound-grabbing catalyst for Denver.
DENVER — High-rising Peyton Watson takes the elevation of his role in stride this season.
The second-year bundle of energy who comes off the bench for the Denver Nuggets has been a shot-swatting, rebound-grabbing catalyst for a team that’s chasing a second straight NBA title.
More recognizable these days — thanks to co-starring in a funny hotel commercial alongside two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and a pony — Watson sometimes cautions himself not to be in too big of a rush, to enjoy each moment of this journey.
It’s a seasoned outlook for the 21-year-old player who was taken under the wing of Kevin Durant in high school and mentored by Jokic and company once he got to the NBA.
“I’m so competitive and I want everything right now,” said Watson, who had six blocks in Denver’s 116-107 …