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P. J. Washington

P.J. Washington Jr. is a professional basketball player currently with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. He played college basketball at the University of Kentucky before being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets as the 12th overall pick in 2019. He earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors in 2020. Washington was traded to the Mavericks in February 2024 and played a role in their advancement to the 2024 NBA Finals.


August 23, 1998: Birth of P.J. Washington

On August 23, 1998, Paul Jamaine Washington Jr. was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

November 10, 2016: Commitment to Kentucky

On November 10, 2016, P. J. Washington committed to Kentucky.

2017: Rated as a Five-Star Recruit

In 2017, P. J. Washington was rated as a five-star recruit.

2017: Selection to All-Star Games

In 2017, P. J. Washington was selected to both the Jordan Brand Classic and McDonald's All-American Game.

May 30, 2018: Withdrawal from NBA Draft

On May 30, 2018, P. J. Washington announced his return to Kentucky, withdrawing from the NBA draft.

July 3, 2019: Signing with the Charlotte Hornets

On July 3, 2019, P. J. Washington officially signed with the Charlotte Hornets.

2019: Declaration for NBA Draft

In 2019, P. J. Washington announced his intention to declare for the 2019 NBA draft.

2019: NBA Draft

In 2019, P. J. Washington was selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the NBA draft with the 12th overall pick.

September 15, 2020: Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team

On September 15, 2020, P.J. Washington was named to the 2019-20 NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

2020: NBA All-Rookie Second Team

In 2020, P. J. Washington was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

February 28, 2021: Career-High 42 Points

On February 28, 2021, P.J. Washington scored a then career-high 42 points to help the Charlotte Hornets win.

2021: Birth of Son Paul Jermaine Washington III

In 2021, P. J. Washington had a son named Paul Jermaine Washington III with Brittany Renner.

March 28, 2023: Career-High 43 Points

On March 28, 2023, P.J. Washington scored a career-high 43 points in a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

October 2023: Marriage to Alisah Chanel

In October 2023, P. J. Washington married Alisah Chanel.

January 27, 2024: Tied Career-High 43 Points

On January 27, 2024, P.J. Washington tied his career-high with 43 points in a loss to the Utah Jazz.

February 8, 2024: Trade to the Dallas Mavericks

On February 8, 2024, P.J. Washington was traded to the Dallas Mavericks.

February 2024: Trade to Dallas Mavericks

In February 2024, P. J. Washington was traded to the Dallas Mavericks at the trade deadline and helped the team reach the 2024 NBA Finals.

2024: Suspension

In 2024, P. J. Washington was suspended for a game due to an altercation with Jusuf Nurkić.

2027: Future Draft Pick

In 2027, the Dallas Mavericks traded a first-round pick that is top 2 protected.