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After Hornets traded him to Mavs, PJ Washington is giddy about playing in NBA Finals

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Tears are still flowing from PJ Washington’s eyes, just like they did when he spotted Buzz Peterson at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in February.

Except these days, any droplets emanating from Washington’s face represent a different feeling. It’s not sadness, which was the case three months ago following the last minute trade to Dallas.

Now, as he prepares to be a part of the NBA Finals, Washington is all smiles. Even when he’s mean-mugging for the camera and reciprocating his viral pose dubbed “standing on business” from the Mavericks’ Western Conference first-round series win over the Los Angeles Clippers.