Ta Juan Watson
About Ta Juan Watson
Ta Juan Watson is an Associate Manager at the NBA, specializing in Global Partnerships for On-Court and Brand Partnerships. He has a background in business administration and sport science, with experience in various roles within the NBA and other organizations.
Title and Current Position at NBA
Ta Juan Watson holds the position of Associate Manager, Global Partnerships: On-Court & Brand Partnerships at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He began working in this role in 2020 in the Greater New York City Area. Ta Juan is responsible for managing team identities for the WNBA, NBA G League, and Basketball Africa League. Additionally, he collaborates with the NBA's official outfitters to ensure all NBA properties, including players, staff, and referees, are properly outfitted.
Previous Roles at NBA
Before becoming an Associate Manager, Ta Juan Watson served in various capacities at the NBA. From 2016 to 2019, he was a Coordinator for Global Partnerships: On-Court & Brand Partnerships. Prior to that, he held the position of Associate from 2015 to 2016 in the Greater New York City Area. Through these roles, Ta Juan built a solid foundation in handling partnerships and operations within the NBA framework.
Career Beginnings and Internships
Ta Juan Watson began his career with internships that provided valuable industry experience. In 2014, he worked as an Innovation/Product Testing Intern at Under Armour in Baltimore, Maryland. The previous year, he participated in the F.L.A.M.E. Program with the United States Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs, Colorado Area. Additionally, he gained experience as a Community Relations Intern with the Charlotte Bobcats in Charlotte, North Carolina for three months in 2013.
Early Work Experience
In his early work experience, Ta Juan Watson was a Sales Associate at Finish Line in Annapolis, MD, from 2012 to 2015. He also worked for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America as Junior Staff from 2011 to 2013. These roles allowed him to develop customer service and team collaboration skills, which laid a strong foundation for his future career in management and partnerships.
Education and Academic Background
Ta Juan Watson earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he also completed a second major in Exercise & Sport Science with a concentration in Sport Administration. He attended the university from 2011 to 2015. Before that, he graduated from Annapolis Senior High School, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His academic background provided him with a comprehensive understanding of business and sports management.