#24 Kermit Washington

1973 - 1978

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The Lakers drafted Washington as the fifth overall pick in the 1973 draft and spent the better part of four seasons with the organization. Washington’s best season as a Laker came in 1977, when averaged a double-double at 11.5 points and 11.2 rebounds. Washington was traded to the Celtics that same season after getting into an altercation with Houston’s Rudy Tomjanovich during a game in December 1977.

Career


  • NBA All-Star selection (1980)
  • Two-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team selection (1980, 1981)