It was insane at the time and still is to me.

Sure Watson is a great talent, but with unresolved potential court cases involving sexual conduct hanging over him.... who would trade first-round picks in 2022, 2023 and 2024 as well as a 2023 third-round pick and a 2024 fourth-round pick.

and

give out a $230m fully guarenteed contract


Without

some trade language that nullified it both financially and traded picks if the legal cases were found against him.

Houston must be dancing in the rain, to get rid of this headache and bad PR.... but get 5 high draft choices in doing so.