Pj Washington Signs NBA Contract
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Pj Washington signs his first NBA Contract with the Charlotte Hornets
Pj Washington signs NBA contract
Pj Washington, the 6-foot-7 Power Forward from Kentucky, has signed an NBA contract with the Charlotte Hornets Hornets General Manager Mitch Kupchak made the announcement Tuesday.
Washington was the 12th overall pick in last month’s NBA draft He averaged 15 points and 7.5 rebounds last season as a sophomore, helping Kentucky reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament
Pj Washington’s NBA career
On July 4th, 2019 it was announced that Pj Washington had signed a deal with the Charlotte Hornets coming to terms on a four-year contract worth $15 million. The 20-year old forward from Kentucky had been drafted in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft (12th pick overall) by the Hornets.
Washington is known for his strong defense and rebounding, and averaged 10.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in his rookie season. He was a key part of the Hornets’ playoff run, where they narrowly lost to the Boston Celtics in the first round.
It is clear that Washington has a bright future ahead of him in the NBA, and fans will be excited to see what he can do in his sophomore season and beyond.
Pj Washington’s college career
Pj Washington played two seasons of college basketball for the University of Kentucky and was considered one of the top prospects in the 2019 NBA Draft He was selected in the first round by the Charlotte Hornets and has now signed his first NBA contract.
Washington is a 6’8″ forward who is known for his versatile skillset and high energy level. He averaged 15.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game as a sophomore, and shot 42.3% from three-point range Washington is expected to contribute immediately to the Hornets, and has the potential to develop into a key player for them in the future.
Pj Washington’s High School career
P.J. Washington played one season of college basketball for the University of Kentucky Wildcats He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the Top Players in the class of 2017. He was named to the USBWA All-American Team and the Sporting News All-American second team. Washington was also named SEC Freshman of the Year.
Pj Washington’s family
P.J. Washington, who was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft has officially signed his rookie contract with the team. Washington will reportedly receive a four-year deal worth $7.3 million, with $5 million guaranteed.
Washington’s mother, Lisa Green, spoke to reporters about her son’s big accomplishment, saying “I’m just so happy for him. He’s worked so hard to get to this point and he deserves it.”
Washington’s father, Paul Washington Sr., also spoke about his son’s success, saying “I’m extremely proud of P.J.. He’s always had a goal of playing in the NBA and he’s achieved that now.”
Pj Washington’s friends
Pj Washington’s friends and family are very excited for him as he signs his first NBA contract.
Pj Washington’s agent
Pj Washington’s agent, Jeff Schwartz of Excel sports management announced Monday that the rookie has signed his NBA contract with the Charlotte Hornets
Pj Washington’s shoe deal
Pj Washington, the 12th pick in the 2019 NBA draft has agreed to a multi-year shoe deal with Adidas. The terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Washington, a 6-foot-8 forward from Kentucky, was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets He will participate in the NBA Summer League with the Hornets later this month.
Pj Washington’s rookie season
PJ Washington, the 12th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft has signed his rookie contract with the Charlotte Hornets The deal is for four years and is worth $15.6 million, with two years and $8.8 million guaranteed.
Washington was a Standout Player for the Kentucky Wildcats last season, averaging 15.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game. He was named to the SEC All-Freshman team and was a key part of Kentucky’s run to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament
The Hornets are hoping that Washington can continue his development and become a cornerstone of their franchise as they look to rebuild their team around young talent.
Pj Washington’s future
The former Kentucky standout and 12th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft has signed his rookie contract with the Charlotte Hornets The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski it is a four-year contract with two years guaranteed.
This is a big moment for Washington, who spent just one year at Kentucky before declaring for the NBA Draft He was a key part of the Wildcats’ run to the Elite Eight, averaging 15.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game while shooting 52.2 percent from the field and 42.3 percent from three-point range.
Washington will now look to make an impact at the next level with the Hornets. He will be joining a young core that includes fellow 2019 draft picks Coby White and Caleb Martin, as well as 2018 first-rounder Miles Bridges