Melvin Ely
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Born | New Orleans Hornets | May 2, 1978||||||||||||||
2010–2011 | Denver Nuggets | ||||||||||||||
2012 | Brujos de Guayama | ||||||||||||||
2012–2014 | Texas Legends | ||||||||||||||
2014 | New Orleans Pelicans | ||||||||||||||
2014–2015 | Gunma Crane Thunders | ||||||||||||||
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2016–2019 | Canton Charge (assistant) | ||||||||||||||
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Melvin Anderson Ely (/iːˈlaɪ/; born May 2, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player who was also an assistant coach for the Canton Charge of the NBA G League.
A 6'10", 261 lb (118 kg),
High school career
While attending
In 2007, Ely was voted one of the "100 Legends of the IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament", recognizing his superior performance in his appearances in the tournament.[2]
College career
Under the guidance of coach Jerry Tarkanian at Fresno State, Ely led the Bulldogs to two NCAA tournament appearances in 2000 and 2001. He also won the WAC Player of the Year award in two consecutive seasons in 2001 and 2002.
Professional career
After two seasons in Los Angeles with limited playing time, Ely was traded by the Clippers along with teammate
On February 13, 2007, he was traded to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for forward Eric Williams and a second-round draft pick in 2009.[4] He played only 6 games for the Spurs, averaging 3.2 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. He did not play for the Spurs in the playoffs yet he still won the championship ring.
In the 2007 off-season, Ely signed with the
In 2012, Ely signed with the Brujos de Guayama of Puerto Rico.[7]
On October 27, 2012, Ely signed with the
In September 2013, Ely signed with the Memphis Grizzlies.[11] However, he was waived on October 26.[12]
In November 2013, he was re-acquired by the Texas Legends.[13] On February 3, 2014, Ely was named to the Prospects All-Star roster for the 2014 NBA D-League All-Star Game.[14] On April 14, 2014, he signed with the New Orleans Pelicans for the rest of the season.[15]
Ely's final NBA game was April 16, 2014 in a 105 - 100 win over the Houston Rockets where he recorded 4 points and 1 block.
On July 15, 2014, he was traded to the Washington Wizards.[16] On July 30, 2014, he was waived by the Wizards.[17][18]
In September 2014, Ely signed a one-year deal with the Gunma Crane Thunders of the Japanese bj league.[19]
On November 2, 2017, Ely was Inducted in to the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame with some of his 2005 Fresno State teammates in attendance.
Coaching career
On August 23, 2015, Ely was hired to join Martin Knezevic's staff in the newly-formed AmeriLeague in Las Vegas (league folded prior to the season).[20]
On September 27, 2016, he was hired by the Canton Charge to serve as an assistant coach.[21]
NBA career statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
† | Won an NBA championship |
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2002–03 | L.A. Clippers | 52 | 7 | 15.4 | .495 | .000 | .703 | 3.3 | .3 | .2 | .6 | 4.5 |
2003–04 | L.A. Clippers | 42 | 2 | 12.1 | .431 | .000 | .595 | 2.4 | .5 | .2 | .4 | 3.7 |
2004–05 | Charlotte | 79 | 17 | 20.9 | .432 | .000 | .575 | 4.1 | 1.0 | .4 | .9 | 7.3 |
2005–06 | Charlotte | 57 | 22 | 23.6 | .508 | .000 | .667 | 4.9 | 1.3 | .5 | .8 | 9.8 |
2006–07 | Charlotte | 24 | 0 | 10.2 | .383 | .000 | .686 | 1.6 | .6 | .1 | .3 | 2.9 |
2006–07† | San Antonio | 6 | 0 | 10.8 | .300 | .000 | .583 | 2.3 | .7 | .7 | .3 | 3.2 |
2007–08 | New Orleans | 52 | 1 | 11.9 | .472 | .000 | .552 | 2.8 | .4 | .1 | .3 | 3.9 |
2008–09 | New Orleans | 31 | 4 | 12.0 | .389 | .000 | .639 | 2.1 | .6 | .1 | .3 | 3.1 |
2010–11 | Denver | 30 | 2 | 12.2 | .549 | .000 | .619 | 2.5 | .5 | .1 | .4 | 2.3 |
2013–14 | New Orleans | 2 | 0 | 13.5 | .500 | .000 | .000 | .5 | .0 | .0 | .5 | 3.0 |
Career | 375 | 55 | 16.0 | .460 | .000 | .625 | 3.2 | .7 | .3 | .6 | 5.3 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2008
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New Orleans | 7 | 0 | 8.4 | .267 | .000 | .700 | 1.6 | .1 | .0 | .0 | 2.1 |
Career | 7 | 0 | 8.4 | .267 | .000 | .700 | 1.6 | .1 | .0 | .0 | 2.1 |
References
- ^ IHSA Record Book
- ^ IHSA – Legends of Boys Basketball
- ^ ESPN – Ely signs one-year, $3 million offer with Bobcats – NBA
- NBA.com. February 13, 2007. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
- ^ Report: Hornets sign free agent Ely to contract, September 13, 2007
- ^ Hornets hoping Ely can deliver on potential, add depth, September 13, 2007
- ^ Melvin Ely joins Brujos de Guayama
- ^ "Dallas Mavericks sign Chris Douglas-Roberts and Melvin Ely". Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
- ^ "Dallas Mavericks waive Chris Douglas-Roberts and Melvin Ely". Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
- ^ Full List of 2012 Returning, Affiliate and Local Tryout Players Invited to NBA D-League Training Camps Archived December 18, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Grizzlies Sign Byars, Ely, Gaffney
- ^ "Memphis Grizzlies waive Andre Barrett, Melvin Ely, Tony Gaffney and Willie Reed". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
- ^ Legends Complete Three Trades, Finalize Training Camp Roster Archived November 9, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Eighth Annual NBA D-League All-Star Game Features 16 Players With NBA Experience Archived February 7, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "PELICANS SIGN ELY". NBA.com. April 14, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ^ Wizards Complete Three-Team Trade
- ^ Wizards waive Melvin Ely
- ^ Wizards waive Melvin Ely
- ^ Melvin Ely Signs With Japanese Team
- ^ "Melvin Ely Rumors".
- ^ "Cavaliers Announce Coaching Staff for Cavs and Canton Charge". NBA.com. September 27, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.