NBA Suns’ Coach Watson embraces Hispanic upbringing

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By Lindsey Wisniewski, College Times (4 Minute read) 

[Phoenix Suns Head Coach Earl]Watson’s mother is Mexican-American and his grandparents are from Mexico. He is the NBA’s first Hispanic head coach. The 37-year-old attributes his unique coaching style to his family’s culture.

“We emphasize family and togetherness,” Watson says of his upbringing. “So our family was always together, we did everything together. We kind of carry that theme and our motto into basketball.”

Veteran shooting guard Leandro Barbosa says Watson’s approach is similar to what he has experienced in Brazil, where he grew up.

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“I think the family thing that he’s bringing in is really important,” Barbosa says. “If we want that playoff goal, chemistry is very important on and off the court.

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