Aaron Gordon compares Peyton Watson to young Paul George
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Aaron Gordon has drawn a comparison between Peyton Watson and a young Paul George during a recent conversation. Gordon noted Watson's dynamic and athletic qualities as a versatile 6-8 wing player. He emphasized that this perception stems from their experiences playing pickup basketball together. Watson's skill set could make his contract worth $22 million reasonable in today’s NBA context. Further evaluations of Watson's performance may be anticipated as the season progresses.
- •Aaron Gordon compared Peyton Watson to a young Paul George.
- •Gordon highlighted Watson's athleticism and versatility.
- •Watson is viewed as a dynamic 6-8 wing player.
- •His $22 million contract aligns with current NBA standards.
- •Comparison stems from their experiences in pickup games.
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Gordon compared Peyton Watson to a young Paul George
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