James H. "Jumpin' Jimmy" Washington (born July 1, 1943) is a former professional

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player. A 6'6" forward born in

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and from

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, he was selected by the

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with the 6th pick of the 1965 NBA Draft. After one year with the Hawks, he joined the

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, where he became a fan favorite as the first Bull to average more than ten rebounds per game. In 1967–1968, he averaged 12.5 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. During the

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, he averaged postseason career-highs of 17.2 points and 15 rebounds as the Bulls lost in the first round to the Los Angeles Lakers.Jim Washington Per Game Playoffs
/ref> The following season, Washington averaged 14 points and 10.6 rebounds. Washington would also play for the Philadelphia 76ers,

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(a later incarnation of the St. Louis Hawks), and the

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and retired with 6,637 career rebounds.

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