Duane Washington

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Not to be confused with Dwayne Washington.

Duane E. Washington (born August 31, 1964 in Eschwege, Hesse, West Germany) is an American former professional basketball player in the NBA. He is the older brother of current Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher.[1]

He played at Laredo Junior College, in Laredo, Texas, and Middle Tennessee State University before being taken with the 13th pick of the second round of the 1987 NBA Draft by the Washington Bullets. He is a graduate of Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School, Class of 1982.[citation needed]

Washington's brief NBA career consisted of 19 games spanning two seasons: in 1987-88 with the New Jersey Nets and in 1992-93 with the Los Angeles Clippers.

In October 1988, while a member of the Nets, Washington was suspended for two years for violating the substance-abuse agreement.[2]

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  1. ^ CNNSI.com - 2001 NBA Playoffs - For L.A.'s Fisher, comebacks are in the genes - Wednesday June 06, 2001 11:29 AM
  2. ^ Transactions - New York Times

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