C.J. Watson Introduced By Brooklyn Nets

By Jason Yellin on July 24, 2012 10:10 PM

Tuesday at the PNY Center, guard C.J. Watson met the media for the first time as a member of the Brooklyn Nets. Heading into his sixth season, the veteran guard said calls from Deron Williams and Avery Johnson ultimately swayed his decision to join the Nets.

- Nets.com: Watson Feels New Buzz in Brooklyn

- Nets.com: Press Conference Highlights

- Nets.com: Press Release

- Newsday: New Nets appeals to backup point guard CJ Watson

- New York Daily News: CJ Watson gets personal recruiting pitch from Deron Williams

- Newark Star-Ledger: Nets introduce CJ Watson, who calls Deron Williams

- ESPN.com: CJ: Deron best point guard in the league

University of Tennessee EDU site, opens in new tab

© 2026 University of Tennessee Athletics