Richard Washington facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 15, 1955 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| High school | Benson Polytechnic (Portland, Oregon) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UCLA (1973–1976) |
| NBA Draft | 1976 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall |
| Selected by the Kansas City Kings | |
| Pro career | 1976–1982 |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1979 | Kansas City Kings |
| 1979–1980 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1980 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1980–1982 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,456 (9.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,204 (6.3 rpg) |
| Assists | 409 (1.2 apg) |
Richard Lee Washington, born on July 15, 1955, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. In 1975, he helped his team win a national championship. He was even named the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA tournament that year. In 1976, he was chosen by the Kansas City Kings as the third overall pick in the 1976 NBA draft.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Richard Washington was born in Portland, Oregon. He was a tall player, standing 6 feet 11 inches, and played as a center. He attended Benson Tech in Portland.
Richard was a very athletic person. He was a three-time all-state player in basketball. He also helped Benson Tech win state championships in 1971 and 1973. During those three seasons, his high school team had an amazing record of 77 wins and only 6 losses. Besides basketball, Richard also competed in track as a hurdler. He was even the Most Valuable Player (MVP) on his school's football team during his junior year.
College Basketball Career
Richard Washington was a highly sought-after player when he finished high school. He decided to play college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. This team was known for winning many championships and was coached by the famous John Wooden.
Richard played for UCLA for three seasons. During his time there, the Bruins had excellent records: 26 wins and 4 losses, 28 wins and 3 losses, and 28 wins and 4 losses. They also won three Pac-8 championships and made it to the Final Four tournament three times.
Winning the NCAA Championship
In Richard's second year, the Bruins won the NCAA national title in 1975. The team finished with 28 wins and 3 losses. Their strong front line included future NBA players Richard Washington, Dave Meyers, and Marques Johnson. They defeated Kentucky 92–85 in the championship game. This game was also the last one for their legendary coach, John Wooden. After UCLA's victory, Richard Washington was named the NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player.
In his junior year (1975–76), Richard was recognized as a first-team All-American player.
College Statistics Overview
Here's a look at Richard Washington's college statistics:
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973–74 | UCLA | 24 | – | – | .513 | – | .500 | 2.8 | 0.5 | – | – | 4.1 |
| 1974–75 | UCLA | 31 | – | – | .576 | – | .724 | 7.8 | 2.2 | – | – | 15.9 |
| 1975–76 | UCLA | 32 | – | – | .513 | – | .736 | 8.6 | 3.1 | – | – | 20.1 |
| Career | 87 | – | – | .536 | – | .702 | 6.7 | 2.0 | – | – | 14.2 | |
NBA Professional Career
Richard Washington was allowed to enter the 1976 NBA draft early. He played for six seasons in the NBA. During his career, he was a member of several teams: the Kansas City Kings, Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. In total, he scored 3,456 points and grabbed 2,204 rebounds during his NBA career.
NBA Regular Season Statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976–77 | Kansas City | 82 | – | 27.6 | .431 | – | .697 | 8.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 13.0 |
| 1977–78 | Kansas City | 78 | – | 28.6 | .477 | – | .754 | 8.4 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 12.8 |
| 1978–79 | Kansas City | 18 | – | 8.9 | .341 | – | .625 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
| 1979–80 | Milwaukee | 75 | – | 14.6 | .468 | .000 | .605 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 5.9 |
| 1980–81 | Dallas | 11 | – | 27.9 | .436 | .000 | .739 | 7.6 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 10.8 |
| 1980–81 | Cleveland | 69 | – | 21.8 | .459 | .500 | .750 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 9.9 |
| 1981–82 | Cleveland | 18 | 2 | 17.4 | .435 | .000 | .600 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 6.1 |
| Career | 351 | 2 | 22.4 | .453 | .250 | .711 | 6.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 9.8 | |
NBA Playoff Statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–79 | Kansas City | 4 | – | 13.0 | .550 | – | 1.000 | 3.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 6.0 |
| 1979–80 | Milwaukee | 7 | – | 16.0 | .532 | .000 | .250 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 7.3 |
| Career | 11 | – | 14.9 | .537 | .000 | .500 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 6.8 | |
Life After Basketball
Richard Washington lives in Milwaukie, Oregon with his wife, Leiko. They have two daughters. Richard has always been interested in building and construction. In 1993, he started his own company, Richard Washington Construction.
In 1988, Richard Washington was honored by being inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Richard Washington para niños
