It’s been a big week for Portland Trail Blazers forward Trendon Watford. On Monday, news broke that the Blazers converted Watford’s two-way contract to a four-year, $5.8 million deal with the final two years non-guaranteed. After starting the season as an undrafted rookie outside of the rotation, Watford’s NBA future is much more secure today.
“[My family and I] all got on the group Facetime and celebrated,” Watford told reporters yesterday. “I was screaming a lot. You can hear my voice is gone a little bit.”
The new certainty and commitment shown by the organization is a boost to Watford’s confidence.