Retired - Retired after 2020 season
- Birthdate: 11/08/1984
- Drafted (NBA): Undrafted, 2007
- Pre-draft team: Syracuse
- Country: USA
- Hand: Right
- Agent: -
| Date | League | Transaction |
|---|---|---|
| 16th August, 2007 | NBA | Signed a partially guaranteed one year minimum salary contract with Sacramento. |
| 10th December, 2007 | NBA | Waived by Sacramento. |
| 14th December, 2007 | D-League | Acquired by Los Angeles D-Fenders. |
| 7th February, 2008 | D-League | Traded by Los Angeles D-Fenders to Iowa Energy in exchange for Brandon Wallace. |
| 11th September, 2008 | NBA | Signed a partially guaranteed two year minimum salary contract with San Antonio. |
| 23rd October, 2008 | NBA | Waived by San Antonio. |
| 6th November, 2008 | China | Signed a one year contract with Tianjin. |
| 28th September, 2009 | NBA | Signed an unguaranteed one year minimum salary contract with Cleveland. |
| 22nd October, 2009 | NBA | Waived by Cleveland. |
| 1st November, 2009 | D-League | Designated as an allocated player by Iowa Energy. |
| 17th September, 2010 | NBA | Signed an unguaranteed two year minimum salary contract with New Orleans. |
| 18th October, 2010 | NBA | Waived by New Orleans. |
| 17th November, 2010 | Lebanon | Signed for the remainder of the season with Sagesse. |
| 5th September, 2011 | Greece | Signed a two week tryout with Aris Thessaloniki. |
| 6th November, 2011 | Cyprus | Signed for the remainder of the season with Etha Engomis. |
| 18th April, 2012 | NBA | Signed a partially guaranteed minimum salary contract for the remainder of the season and through 2014 with New Orleans. |
| 11th July, 2012 | NBA | As a part of a three team deal, traded by New Orleans to Philadelphia, along with Jarrett Jack to Golden State, in exchange for the draft rights to Edin Bavcic (#56, 2006) from Philadelphia. |
| 16th July, 2012 | NBA | Waived by Philadelphia. |
| 20th August, 2012 | Bulgaria | Signed a one year contract with Lukoil Akademik. |
| 21st August, 2013 | Belgium | Signed a one year contract with Charleroi. |
| 12th July, 2014 | France | Signed a one year contract with Chalons-Reims. |
| 10th August, 2015 | France | Signed a one year contract with ASVEL Villeurbanne. |
| 25th July, 2016 | France | Re-signed by ASVEL Villeurbanne to a two year contract. |
| 2003 - 2007 | Syracuse (NCAA) |
| July 2007 | Sacramento Kings (Summer League) |
| August 2007 - December 2007 | Sacramento Kings (NBA) |
| December 2007 - February 2008 | Los Angeles D-Fenders (D-League) |
| February 2008 - June 2008 | Iowa Energy (D-League) |
| July 2008 | L.A. Clippers (Summer League) |
| September 2008 - October 2008 | San Antonio Spurs (NBA) |
| November 2008 - June 2009 | Tianjin (China) |
| July 2009 | Houston Rockets (Summer League) |
| September 2009 - October 2009 | Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA) |
| November 2009 - June 2010 | Iowa Energy (D-League) |
| July 2010 | Dallas Mavericks (Summer League) |
| July 2010 | Indiana Pacers (Summer League) |
| September 2010 - October 2010 | New Orleans Hornets (NBA) |
| November 2010 - June 2011 | Sagesse (Lebanon) |
| September 2011 | Aris Thessaloniki (Greece) |
| November 2011 - April 2012 | Etha Engomis (Cyprus) |
| April 2012 - July 2012 | New Orleans Hornets (NBA) |
| July 2012 | Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) |
| August 2012 - June 2013 | Lukoil Akademik (Bulgaria) |
| August 2013 - June 2014 | Charleroi (Belgium) |
| July 2014 - June 2015 | Chalons-Reims (France) |
| August 2015 - present | ASVEL Villerbanne (France) |
October 1, 2010
Shakur has yet to play in the NBA, but is technically a two year veteran after brief stints with the Kings and Thunder. Watkins can do slightly better than that, boasting a total of 71 minutes played with the Kings back in the 2007/08 season. New Orleans needs some backup size and some interior defense, which Watkins provides. He is not much of an offensive player, but rebounds and blocks shots in the way you want your centre to do. Unfortunately for Darryl, he missed all of last season through injury, which has killed his stock somewhat. Meanwhile, Shakur has great athleticism, speed and ball handling skills, and compliments a good driving game with good enough jumpshooting, half court point guard play and defense. He's someone who has just needed a chance, and this time, he might just have found one.
July 6, 2010
Darryl Watkins
Syracuse big man Watkins did not play last season. He started it in camp with the Cavaliers, and was one of their last cuts before moving to the D-League and being assigned to the Iowa Energy; however, he started to suffer from plantar fasciitis before the season began and never played a game for the team. He never played for any team, in fact, and has missed the entire season. When healthy, Watkins is a good shot blocker and capable finisher, who tends to struggle with turnovers. And fouls. And plantar fasciitis.
May 30, 2010
- Darryl Watkins
This was basically a gap year for Darryl Watkins. He started it in camp with the Cavaliers, and was one of their last cuts before moving to the D-League and being assigned to the Iowa Energy; however, he started to suffer from plantar fasciitis before the season began and never played a game for the team. He never played for any team, in fact, and has missed the entire season.
Darryl Watkins fact: Darryl Watkins's middle name is Finesse. That's pretty awesome.