P. J. Washington
Professional basketball player Charlotte Hornets
Born
August 23rd, 1998
26 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at the University of Kentucky, where contributed to a successful season. Selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2019 NBA Draft. Established a reputation as a versatile forward with strong defensive skills. Made significant contributions to the Hornets since joining the team, demonstrating consistent scoring and rebounding abilities.
Selected 12th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft
Played for the Charlotte Hornets
Contributed significantly during the 2020-2021 NBA season
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