Duane Washington facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 31, 1964 Eschwege, West Germany |
| Nationality | German/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 | |
| College |
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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. was born on August 31, 1964. He is a German-American former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and other professional basketball leagues around the world.
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Duane Washington's Basketball Journey
Duane Washington had a long career playing basketball. He started in college and then played professionally for many years.
Early College Years
Duane Washington played college basketball from 1983 to 1987. He first played at Laredo College from 1983 to 1985. After that, he played for Middle Tennessee State University from 1985 to 1987.
Playing in the NBA
In 1987, Duane Washington was chosen in the 1987 NBA draft. The Washington Bullets picked him in the second round. He was the 36th player chosen overall in that draft.
Washington played in the NBA for a short time. He played 19 games in total. During his NBA career, he played for the New Jersey Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Success in Other Leagues
After his time in the NBA, Washington continued to play professional basketball. In 1989, he won a championship with the Tulsa Fast Breakers. This team was part of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).
Washington also played basketball in many countries outside the United States. He played professionally in places like France, Spain, Colombia, Venezuela, Israel, and Germany. He had a long career playing for different teams until the year 2000.
Family and Connections
Duane Washington Sr. comes from a family of basketball players. He is the older brother of Derek Fisher, who is also a former basketball player and coach. Duane Washington Sr. is also the father of Duane Washington Jr., who is a professional basketball player today.
See also
In Spanish: Duane Washington para niños
