Duane E. Washington is a retired American professional basketball

Basketball

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 player in the NBA. He is the older brother of current Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers

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 guard Derek Fisher

Derek Fisher

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He played at Laredo Junior College

Laredo Community College

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, in Laredo, Texas

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, and Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University

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 before being taken with the 13th pick of the second round of the 1987 NBA Draft

1987 NBA Draft

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 by the Washington Bullets

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. He is a graduate of Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School

Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School

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Washington's brief NBA career consisted of 19 games spanning two seasons: in 1987-88

1987-88 NBA season

-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls*Rookie of the Year: Mark Jackson, New York Knicks*Defensive Player of the Year: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls...

 with the New Jersey Nets

New Jersey Nets

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 and in 1992-93

1992-93 NBA season

-Statistics leaders:-Yearly awards:*Most Valuable Player: Charles Barkley, Phoenix Suns*Rookie of the Year: Shaquille O'Neal, Orlando Magic*Defensive Player of the Year: Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets...

 with the Los Angeles Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers

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In October 1988, while a member of the Nets, Washington was suspended for two years for violating the substance-abuse agreement.

External links

• College & NBA stats @ basketballreference.com