About Kermit Washington Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Kermit Washington:
Kermit Washington (full name: Kermit Alan Washington; Special K) played Forward-Center from 1974 until 1988 for the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, San Diego Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors. Over 10 seasons, he played 507 games, scored 4666 points (9.2 ppg) and grabbed 4232 rebounds (8.3 rpg). Washington also dished out 695 assists (1.4 apg), made 403 steals (0.8 spg), and blocked 550 shots (1.1 bpg) during his career. Born in Washington, District of Columbia on September 17, 1951, Washington stands 6-8 and weighs 230 lbs. He attended high school at Coolidge in Washington, District of Columbia and college at American University. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1st round (5th pick, 5th overall) of the 1973 NBA draft.