Four floors separate the respective offices of Ryan McDonough and Earl Watson.
The majority of Watson’s work takes place on level zero of Talking Stick Resort Arena, where the main and practice courts can be found. The Suns Head Coach is here more often than not, holding quality conversations with players regardless of their current status with the team. From current Suns guard Eric Bledsoe to then-draft prospect Tyler Ulis to Phoenix Mercury superstar Diana Taurasi, Watson has time for everyone.
His ability to communicate sincerely did not go unnoticed by the potential draftees or their agents, who called McDonough requesting that their clients be drafted by the Suns if at all possible.