Kermit Washington
ABOUT KERMIT WASHINGTON
Power forward who is best remembered for an on-court fight against Rudy Tomjanovich , in which a punch he delivered nearly killed his rival.
He starred at American University, before being selected fifth overall in the 1973 NBA draft.
His NBA career spanned five teams from 1973-1987, and included an All-Star game appearance in 1980 as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers.
His parents were Alexander and Barbara Washington.
As a rookie with the Los Angeles Lakers, he admitted to often feeling intimidated by legendary teammate Jerry West .
