Very few players involved in trades get to go from one of the worst situations to a team that ultimately makes the NBA Finals. An even smaller percentage get to do that with their hometown team. P.J. Washington is now part of that exclusive club, thanks to the Mavericks' 124-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.
Following the game, Washington streamed a live video on Instagram in the locker room of he and his teammates celebrating. A comment came through from Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro who stated, "How you go from Charlotte to the Finals?