That headline may be the laziest one I’ve written in a while, but I can’t think of how exactly to describe C.J. Watson more accurately. He comes in and scores 10 points, sets up his teammates and allowed the starters to rest without the lead slipping away. Indiana’s bench went from being a joke to the league’s 2nd best, and part of that reason is Watson. It wasn’t just that he was getting more time with all the injuries the Indiana Pacers faced. It was one of the more productive seasons of his career as he played extended minutes and started 21 games with George Hill sidelined for about half of the season.
C.J. Watson A Solid Backup, But Time In Indiana May Be Over
