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1. What does Washington Jr. do for a living?
2. Who are Washington Jr.’s parents and siblings?
3. What are Washington Jr.’s interests and hobbies?
4. Is Washington Jr. married or does he have a girlfriend/ boyfriend?
5. Does Washington Jr. have any children?
6. Where is Washington Jr. now?
7. How tall is Washington Jr.?
8. How much money does Washington Jr. earn?
9. What is Washington Jr.’s net worth?

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 Who is Duane Washington Jr.?

Duane Eddy Washington Jr. is a recognized American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He plays on a two-way deal with the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League. Washington played college basketball for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He is the son of former NBA player Duane Washington.

Duane Washington Jr. Career

Early life and high school career

Duane was born in Frankfurt, Germany, while his father was playing for Skyliners Frankfurt. He was brought up in Grand Rapid, Michigan, and attended Grand Rapids Christian High School for his first 3 years. Washington averaged 13.1 points and 4.5 assists as a junior. He then transferred to go to his uncle Derek Fisher’s basketball camp and live with Fisher. During his time at Sierra Canyon, Duane played together with Cassius Stanley, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Kenyon Martin Jr. He then averaged 15.5 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game, and 3.8 assists per game as a senior.

Recruiting

He was considered a four-star recruit by ESPN, and a three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals. Duane committed on September 20, 2017, to play college basketball for Ohio State against offers from teams including UCLA, Michigan, and Butler.

College career

In his second game at Ohio State over Purdue Fort Wayne, he scored 20 points in 21 minutes off the bench. For the year, Washington played in 35 games, starting 2 of them. Duane then averaged 7 points per game, 2.5 rebounds per game, and 17.2 minutes per game. In his sophomore year, he scored 20 points in a game 2 times, matching his career-high at the time. Washington together with small forward Luther Muhammad, was suspended for the Nebraska game on January 14, 2019, for ”failure to meet program standards”. In total, he played in 28 games and began 15 of them, and averaged 11.5 points per game, which rated 2nd on the team. Duane scored a career-high 30 points in an 87-92 defeat to Michigan in his junior season. In the last seconds of Ohio State’s overtime 2021 NCAA tournament first-round matchup over Oral Roberts, he missed what would’ve been a buzzer-beating three-pointer to tie the game and force double-overtime. He averaged 16.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. On March 31, 2021, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft while initially maintaining his college eligibility. However, Washington revealed he was remaining in the draft on June 29.

How old is Duane Washington Jr?

Duane Eddy Washington Jr. is aged 22 as of 2022, having been born on March 24, 2000, in Frankfurt, Germany. Washington has dual citizenship in the United States and Germany. He shares his birthday with famous celebrities including Luke Nelson, Jack Johnson, The Undertaker, Kayla Kosuga, Damar Hamlin, Peyton Manning, Jessica Chastain, Jim Parsons, and Dorothy Height, among others.

Duane Washington Jr.’s Family

Who are Duane Washington Jr.’s parents?

Duane Eddy Washington Jr. was born in Frankfurt to Duane Washington Sr. and his wife Therese Washington. His father is a former NBA player who played for Skyliners Frankfurt at the time of his birth. He is the nephew of former NBA player Derek Fisher, who he has trained with in his basketball camp. Through his uncle, Duane became close with the late Kobe Bryant.

Does Duane Washington Jr. have siblings?

Washington was born into a family of three children into the family. He has two siblings, namely Jalen Sartor and Seth Millner.

Duane Washington Jr. Education

Washington attended Grand Rapids Christian High School, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he played basketball for three years. He then transferred to Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles, prior to his senior season of high school. He committed to Ohio State, where he played college basketball from 2018 to 2021.

Duane Washington Jr. Spouse

Washington is currently married to his longtime partner and wife Jackson Adkins. Adkins graduated from Bishop Chatard High and later became a model. The couple has been dating since their early 20s, and have one child together.

Duane Washington Jr. Kids

Washington and his wife Adkins have one child together a son named Three, born on November 5, 2022.

Duane Washington Jr. Measurements

Washington has an athletic, muscular, and physically fit body adding up to a height of 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) and a weight of 197 lbs (89 kg).

Professional career

Indiana Pacers (2021-2022)

Following going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, he signed a two-way deal with the Indiana Pacers on August 5, 2021, splitting time with their G League affiliate, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. He then scored a team-high 21 points, knocking down seven 3-pointers, setting a franchise record for most threes by a rookie while becoming the 36th rookie in league history to hit 7 3s in a game. The Pacers then converted his two-way deal into a standard one on April 7. He was later waived by the Pacers on July 14, 2022.

Phoenix Suns (2022-2023)

Duane signed a two-way deal with the Phoenix Suns on August 3, 2022. He then scored a career-high 26 points, together with 4 rebounds and 8 assists in a 125-108 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 27. On February 1, 2023, he was waived by the Suns.

New York Knicks (2023-present)

Washington signed a two-way deal with the New York Knicks on February 28, 2023.

Duane Washington Jr. Net Worth

American professional basketball player Washington plays in the NBA and the NBA G League on a two-way deal. He plays for the New York Knicks and the Westchester Knicks and is active from 2021 to the present. Washington has gathered an estimated net worth of approximately $1-3 million as of 2023.