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 July 15, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Richard also played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. He helped them win a national championship in 1975. During that tournament, he was named the NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player. In 1976, he was chosen as a top All-American player. The Kansas City Kings then picked him third overall in the 1976 NBA draft.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Richard Washington was born in Portland, Oregon. He was a tall player, standing 6 feet 11 inches tall. He played high school basketball at Benson Tech in Portland. Richard was a very athletic and quick big player. He was chosen for the all-state team three times. He also made the all-tournament first team. Richard led Benson Tech to state championships in 1971 and 1973. His team had an amazing record of 77 wins and only 6 losses during those three seasons. Besides basketball, Richard also ran hurdles in track. He was even the Most Valuable Player (MVP) on his school's football team as a junior.
College Basketball Career
After high school, many colleges wanted Richard Washington to play for them. He chose to play college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. UCLA was a very famous team with a legendary coach, John Wooden. Richard played three seasons at UCLA. 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 won three Pac-8 championships and reached the Final Four tournament three times.
In his second year (1974–75), the Bruins won the NCAA national title. The team finished with 28 wins and 3 losses. Their strong front line included future NBA players like Washington, Dave Meyers, and Marques Johnson. They beat Kentucky 92-85 in the championship game. This was also coach Wooden's last game. After UCLA's 1975 championship, Richard Washington was named the NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player.
In his junior year (1975–76), he was recognized as a first-team All-American. This means he was considered one of the best college players in the country.
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 Career Highlights
Richard Washington was allowed to enter the 1976 NBA draft early. He played for six seasons in the NBA. He was a member of the Kansas City Kings, Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. During his NBA career, he scored a total of 3,456 points. He also grabbed 2,204 rebounds.
NBA Career 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 |
Regular Season
| 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 | |
Playoffs
| 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 things. In 1993, he started his own company called Richard Washington Construction. This company does general contracting work.
In 1988, Richard Washington was honored for his sports achievements. He was added to the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Richard Washington para niños
