Peyton Watson's Parents

Peyton Tyler Watson is a 6-foot-8-inch-tall forward who plays for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA as of May 2025. The 22-year-old forward was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder as the 30th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft but was traded to the Denver Nuggets. In his second season in the NBA, he played in 80 games, the fourth most for the Nuggets, while averaging 6.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. As of May 2025, the 2024-25 NBA season is going to be his third season in the league. He has appeared in 171 games so far, posting 1158 points, grabbing 528 rebounds and blocking 192 shots.

Watson is a graduate of Long Beach Polytechnic High School and played his college freshman year for the UCLA Bruins. He appeared in 32 games, averaging 3.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game while playing on the court for 12.7 minutes per game. He also helped the USA Men’s Basketball U19 Team win the gold medal at the FIBA U19 World Cup in July of 2021 while averaging 4.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.

Who are Peyton Watson’s parents?

Julio and Antoinette Watson are Peyton Watson’s parents.

Who is Peyton Watson’s mother?

Peyton Watson’s mother, Antoinette Watson, works as an event planner. She also has an Instagram account and can be found as @antoinettecwatson

Who is Peyton Watson's father?

Peyton Watson’s father, Julio Watson, works as a medical device representative. His father had played a vital role in his rise as an NBA Champion by coaching him at the Eastman Club. He also said his dad got him started with basketball at an early age. Watson's father's Instagram handle is @juwatson and has 298 posts in his profile as of May 9, 2025.

What nationality are Peyton Watson’s parents?

Peyton Watson’s parents, Julio and Antoinette Watson, are American nationals, but their ancestral roots are from Africa.