Jaime Echenique became the first Colombian to be part of the most important basketball league in the world after signing a 10-day contract with the Washington Wizards and making his debut in a 110-93 victory over Cleveland.
The 24-year-old Barranquilla was confirmed by the Washington Wizards to reinforce the team, after knowing the contagion of several Covid-19 players, and had his opportunity against the Cavaliers.
Echenique played three minutes and did not score or distribute assists, but he marked a before and after: he became the first Colombian to play an NBA game.
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