Eric Washington (basketball) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | March 23, 1974 Pearl, Mississippi, U.S. |
| High school | Pearl (Pearl, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Alabama (1993–1997) |
| NBA Draft | 1997 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46th overall |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Pro career | 1997–2010 |
| Career history | |
| 1997–1999 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1999–2000 | Dafni Athens |
| 2000–2002 | Vip / Crabs Rimin |
| 2003–2004 | Hapoel Jerusalem |
| 2005–2006 | Idaho Stampede |
| 2006–2008 | Tampereen Pyrintö |
| 2008–2009 | Kauhajoen Karhu |
| 2009–2010 | KTP-Basket |
| 2010 | Nürnberger BC |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Eric Maurice Washington, born on March 23, 1974, is a former American basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Eric Washington's College Basketball Journey
Eric Washington attended the University of Alabama for his college years. While playing for Alabama, he achieved some impressive stats. He scored a total of 1,532 points during his time there. He also grabbed 557 rebounds, which means he helped his team get the ball back many times. Eric was also good at shooting from far away, making 262 three-point field goals.
Joining the NBA
After his college career, Eric Washington was chosen in the 1997 NBA draft. This is when professional basketball teams pick new players. The Orlando Magic selected him as the 46th player overall. He then played for the Denver Nuggets for two seasons, from 1997 to 1999.
Eric Washington's Professional Career
After playing in the NBA, Eric Washington continued his basketball career around the world. He played professionally in several countries. This included playing in China and Finland. He also played for the Idaho Stampede, which was a team in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). In 2010, he signed with a team called Nürnberger BC in Germany.
External Links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com, or Basketball-Reference.com
See also
In Spanish: Eric Washington para niños
