Duane Washington facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 31, 1964 Eschwege, West Germany |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Parkview Arts and Science Magnet (Little Rock, Arkansas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1987 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall |
| Selected by the Washington Bullets | |
| Pro career | 1987–2000 |
| Career history | |
| 1987–1988 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1988 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1988 | New Haven Skyhawks |
| 1988–1990 | Tulsa Fast Breakers |
| 1990–1992 | Columbus Horizon |
| 1992 | Miami Tropics |
| 1992–1993 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1993 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1993 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1993 | Miami Tropics |
| 1993–1994 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1994 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1994 | BG Bramsche/Osnabrück |
| 1994 | Le Mans Sarthe |
| 1994 | Grand Rapids Mackers |
| 1994–1995 | Trotamundos de Carabobo |
| 1995 | Sabios de Manizales |
| 1995–1996 | Murcia |
| 1996 | Trotamundos de Carabobo |
| 1996–1997 | Murcia |
| 1997 | Granada |
| 1998 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1998 | Panteras de Miranda |
| 1998 | Maccabi Rishon LeZion |
| 1998–1999 | Dragons Rhöndorf |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Duane Eddy Washington Sr. (born August 31, 1964) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Early life
Washington is a graduate of Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School.
College career
Washington played at Laredo Junior College in Laredo, Texas, and Middle Tennessee State University.
Professional career
Washington was the 13th pick of the second round of the 1987 NBA draft by the Washington Bullets. Washington's brief NBA career consisted of 19 games spanning two seasons: he played during the 1987–88 season with the New Jersey Nets.
In October 1988, while a member of the Nets, Washington was suspended for two years for violating the substance-abuse agreement.
In 1989, he won the CBA championship with the Tulsa Fast Breakers.
During the 1992–93 season, Washington played with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Washington also played professionally overseas with stints in France, Spain, Colombia, Venezuela, Israel and Germany.
Personal life
Washington is the older brother of basketball coach and former player Derek Fisher and the father of professional basketball player Duane Washington Jr., who currently plays for the New York Knicks of the NBA.
See also
In Spanish: Duane Washington para niños
