You could hear it in Trendon Watford’s voice in his press conference the morning after he signed his newly-inked, four-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. The emotion and celebration in sharing that news with family had left the undrafted rookie with a more hoarse tone than usual. Yet even so, the goals and ideas Watford brought forth were spoken of with crystal clear intent: bringing energy to the team, providing an edge, and making winning plays.
Looking back over Watford’s 2021-22 campaign, both his tape and raw numbers suggest that he put himself on the right track for each of those three.