LaPhonso Ellis

LaPhonso Darnell Ellis (born May 5, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player and college basketball analyst. He previously worked for ESPN before being let go by the company in June 2023. Ellis played 11 years in the NBA after starring at Notre Dame.

LaPhonso Ellis
LaPhonso Ellis in 2020
Personal information
Born (1970-05-05) May 5, 1970
East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolLincoln (East St. Louis, Illinois)
CollegeNotre Dame (1988–1992)
NBA draft1992: 1st round, 5th overall pick
Selected by the Denver Nuggets
Playing career1992–2003
PositionPower forward
Number20, 3
Career history
19921998Denver Nuggets
19992000Atlanta Hawks
2000–2001Minnesota Timberwolves
20012003Miami Heat
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (1993)
  • First-team Parade All-American (1988)
  • McDonald's All-American (1988)
Career NBA statistics
Points7,410 (11.9 ppg)
Rebounds4,032 (6.5 rpg)
Assists981 (1.6 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
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