PJ Washington is a professional basketball player from the United States who plays for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA as of November 2024. He was born on August 23, 1998, in Louisville, Kentucky, and played collegiate basketball with the Kentucky Wildcats. In the 2019 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets drafted Washington with the 12th overall pick . Washington made his NBA debut with the Hornets on October 23, 2019, and continued to be part of that team until 2024.
On February 8, 2024, PJ Washington joined the Dallas Mavericks following a player trade agreement. With a height of 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters) and weighing in at 230 pounds (104 kg), he plays as a power forward. In recognition of his performance in his rookie season, he earned a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020. Additionally, Washington has represented Team USA at international competitions. He competed in the FIBA Under-19 World Cup held in Egypt in 2017, where they secured a bronze medal for third place. Before this achievement, he participated in the FIBA Americas U18 Championship held in Chile in 2016 and clinched a gold medal there.
PJ Washington Relationship History
As of November 2024, PJ Washington has been married to Alisah Chanel and they also have a son together. Washington has had two relationships, as of 2024, that have often made headlines. He was in a relationship with influencer Brittany Renner, with whom he shares a son. After they split in 2021, Washington began dating Alisah Chanel, a social media personality, and later married.
Brittany Renner (2020 - 2021)
PJ Washington and social media influencer Brittany Renner started dating in early 2020 as per reports. They met at the University of Kentucky, where Washington was playing college basketball. Their relationship quickly became public as they shared photos and updates on social media.
In March 2021, Renner announced she was pregnant with their son, Paul Jermaine Washington III, who was born in May 2021 as per reports. However, their relationship ended in July 2021.
Alisah Chanel (2021 - Present)
After his breakup with Renner, Washington began dating model Alisah Chanel in late 2021 as per People magazine. They kept their relationship private for a while but eventually went public with their relationship. According to Chanel's Instagram post, the couple got engaged on August 31, 2022. On October 29, 2023, PJ Washington and Alisah Chanel posted photos from their wedding on their Instagram accounts.
According to People magazine, Alisah Chanel was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 31, 1997. She is known as a beauty and fitness influencer with a large following across her Instagram and TikTok platforms.
Together, Washington and Chanel have a son named Preston, who was born in December 2022. Additionally, they co-parent Washington’s son Paul, born in 2021, as well as Alisah Chanel's son Aiden, who was born in 2017 as per her Instagram post.
FAQs on PJ Washington
A. PJ Washington was born on August 23, 1998, in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
A. PJ Washington is 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm) tall and weighs approximately 230 lbs (104 kg).
A. Yes, PJ Washington married Alisah Chanel in October 2023 after over two years of dating.
A. PJ Washington has two sons, one with Brittany Renner, born in May 2021, and another with his wife Alisah Chanel, born in December 2022.
A. PJ Washington wears jersey number 25 for the Dallas Mavericks.
