C.J. Watson is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the University of Tennessee.

Watson played for the University of Tennessee for four seasons. His best season came during his senior year (2005-06) under head coach Bruce Pearl, where he averaged 15.3 points, 3.9 assists and 3.1 rebounds. He earned Second Team All-SEC honors from the Associated Press and the league coaches. He finished his collegiate career as Tennessee's second all-time leader in assists (577), second in steals (198), sixth in three-point field goal percentage (.396), tied for eighth in three-point field goals (401), and 15th in scoring (1,424 points).

Despite an excellent college career, Watson went undrafted in 2006 NBA Draft. He then played briefly with San Antonio Spurs in 2006 NBA summer league before joining Italian Series A team Bipop Carire Reggio Emilia. Watson returned to the states to revive his NBA career and participated in the 2007 NBA summer league with the Spurs and later joined Charlotte Bobcats training camp. However, he once again failed to make the roster for the season. On November 1, 2007, he joined NBA D-League and was drafted fifth overall by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

On January 8, 2008, Golden State Warriors signed Watson to a 10-day contract to be a backup point guard to All-Star Baron Davis. Eventually, Watson was signed for the remainder of the season. On July 21, 2010, Watson was acquired in a sign and trade deal by the Chicago Bulls. After two years, he signed with the Brooklyn Nets and then again with the Indiana Pacers. On July 9, 2015, Watson signed with the Orlando Magic.

Along with his family, Watson started the Quiet Storm Foundation, a public non-profit organization whose mission is to provide positive educational and recreational opportunities to youth, particularly those who are disadvantaged. The Quiet Storm Foundation provides academic scholarships, educational incentives, books, field trips, tickets, and clothes to those less fortunate. On an annual basis, the Quiet Storm Foundation has sponsored Hoops for Hope, a community program held with youth in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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