Paul Jamaine Washington Jr. aka P.J. Washington is an American basketball player who is currently playing for the Dallas Mavericks. Washington was selected 12th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2019 NBA Draft, Astonishingly, his stat line in his debut game was a remarkable 27 points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and a block.
What made Washington’s debut more special was his shooting from beyond the arc. Washington made an astounding seven three-pointers, setting a new NBA record for the most three-pointers made in a debut game. This amazing feat immediately highlighted his scoring ability, versatility, and impact on the court.
Besides his shooting skills, Washington is also an elite athlete. He blows by defenders at a high rate and finishes with authority at the rim. His athleticism and lob threat status make him a perfect complement to teammates, resulting in several poster dunks. His footwork is also immaculate as he can knock those near-the-rim jump hooks effectively.
In the 2023/24 season, P.J. Washington averaged 12.6 points with 5.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game throughout 73 games.
P.J. Washington Salary
According to Spotrac, Washington will earn $16,847,826 for the 2023/2024 season.
This contract reflected Washington’s contributions and value to the Hornets franchise at the time of signing and now with the Mavericks. A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by Spotrac is mentioned below:
Season | Team | Salary |
2023/24 | Charlotte Hornets/Dallas Mavericks | $16,847,826 |
2024/25 | Dallas Mavericks | $15,500,000 |
2025/26 | Dallas Mavericks | $14,152,174 |
How long is P.J. Washington’s contract?
P.J. Washington’s present contract is three years long. He signed this contract on August 29, 2023.
This new contract is slated to end after either the 2025/26 NBA season. Washington will be a free agent in the 2026 offseason.
P.J. Washington Ethnicity
P.J. Washington is of African-American ethnicity.
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A. In the 2023/24 season, P.J. Washington averaged 12.6 points with 5.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game throughout 73 games.