
P.J. Washington is a basketball player who plays for the Dallas Mavericks as of October 2024. Washington is a Power Forward and is 6 feet 6 inches tall and his weight is 230 pounds. He was drafted 12th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2019 NBA Draft and was traded to the Mavericks in February 2024. Washington played college basketball at the University of Kentucky, where he received many awards like being a part of the Third-team All-America in 2019. He was also a part of the First-team All-SEC in 2019. Washington was also awarded a place in the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020.
Washinton was traded to the Dallas Mavericks during the 2023-24 season. Since joining the Mavs, he played in 29 games and averaged 11.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists.
What is P.J. Washington’s nationality?
P.J. Washington holds American nationality and he was born on August 23, 1998.
P.J. Washington’s hometown
P.J. Washington was raised in Frisco, Texas. He attended Prime Prep Academy but later he transferred to Lone Star High School. He transferred schools once again and joined Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada. As a junior, Washington averaged 16.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game. Following this, he played for Team Penny, an AAU team sponsored by former NBA All-Star Penny Hardaway. He averaged 19.6 points. 9.4 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game as a senior and was selected for the 2017 Jordan Brand Classic and McDonald’s All-American games.
P.J. Washington’s birthplace
P.J. Washington was born in Louisville, Kentucky.
FAQs on P.J. Washington
A. P.J. Washington plays for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA.
A. P.J. Washington plays at the Power Forward position in the NBA.
A. P.J. Washington is 26 years old, as of October 2024.
A. P.J. Washington was drafted with the 12th overall pick in the 1st round of the 2019 NBA Draft.