| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 27, 1952 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Anthony's (Washington, D.C.) |
| College | North Carolina (1972–1973) |
| NBA draft | 1975: 5th round, 80th overall pick |
| Drafted by | New York Knicks |
| Playing career | 1973–1989 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 10, 42 |
| Career history | |
| 1973–1974 | Geneva |
| 1974–1975 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1975 | Utah Stars |
| 1977–1978 | Rotterdam-Zuid |
| 1985–1986 | ABC Nantes |
| 1988–1989 | Montpellier |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Donald Maurice Washington Jr. (born April 22, 1952) is an American former professional basketball player. [1] He played for the Denver Nuggets and Utah Stars in the American Basketball Association before embarking on an international professional career that lasted until 1989. [1]
He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. [1] As a sophomore in 1972–73, the first year he was eligible to play for the varsity squad, he averaged over 12 points per game. [2] He broke his foot during the season, and coupled with academic under-performance, Washington decided to pursue his professional career instead of returning to North Carolina for his junior year. [2] He played a season in Switzerland before returning to the United States to play in the ABA for the Denver Nuggets and Utah Stars. [2]
