Dale Ellis

Dale Ellis (born August 6, 1960) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). At various points in his career, Ellis held the record for the most career 3-point field goals made, until Reggie Miller surpassed him. His 1,719 career made three-pointers ranked 2nd in NBA history at the time of his retirement.

Dale Ellis
Personal information
Born (1960-08-06) August 6, 1960
Marietta, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolMarietta (Marietta, Georgia)
CollegeTennessee (1979–1983)
NBA draft1983: 1st round, 9th overall pick
Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
Playing career1983–2000
PositionSmall forward / shooting guard
Number14, 3, 9, 2
Career history
19831986Dallas Mavericks
19861991Seattle SuperSonics
19911992Milwaukee Bucks
19921994San Antonio Spurs
19941997Denver Nuggets
19971999Seattle SuperSonics
1999–2000Milwaukee Bucks
2000Charlotte Hornets
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA All-Star (1989)
  • All-NBA Third Team (1989)
  • NBA Most Improved Player (1987)
  • NBA Three-Point Contest champion (1989)
  • Consensus first-team All-American (1983)
  • Consensus second-team All-American (1982)
  • 2× SEC Player of the Year (1982, 1983)
  • No. 14 retired by Tennessee Volunteers
  • Fourth-team Parade All-American (1979)
Career NBA statistics
Points19,004 (15.7 ppg)
Rebounds4,201 (3.5 rpg)
Assists1,746 (1.4 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
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