Melvin Ely
| Canton Charge | ||||||||||||||
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| Position | Assistant coach | |||||||||||||
| League | NBA G League | |||||||||||||
| Personal information | ||||||||||||||
| Born |
May 2, 1978 Harvey, Illinois | |||||||||||||
| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 261 lb (118 kg) | |||||||||||||
| Career information | ||||||||||||||
| High school |
Thornton Township (Harvey, Illinois) | |||||||||||||
| College | Fresno State (1998–2002) | |||||||||||||
| NBA draft | 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers | ||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 2002–2016 | |||||||||||||
| Position | Center / Power forward | |||||||||||||
| Number | 2, 33, 34, 4 | |||||||||||||
| Coaching career | 2016–present | |||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||
| As player: | ||||||||||||||
| 2002–2004 | Los Angeles Clippers | |||||||||||||
| 2004–2007 | Charlotte Bobcats | |||||||||||||
| 2007 | San Antonio Spurs | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2009 | New Orleans Hornets | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | Denver Nuggets | |||||||||||||
| 2012 | Brujos de Guayama | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | Texas Legends | |||||||||||||
| 2014 | New Orleans Pelicans | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Gunma Crane Thunders | |||||||||||||
| As coach: | ||||||||||||||
| 2016–present | Canton Charge (assistant) | |||||||||||||
| Career highlights and awards | ||||||||||||||
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | ||||||||||||||
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Melvin Anderson Ely (/iːˈlaɪ/; born May 2, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player who is an assistant coach for the Canton Charge of the NBA G League.
A 6'10", 261 lb (118 kg), power forward–center from Fresno State, Ely was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round (12th overall pick) of the 2002 NBA draft. At Fresno State, he enjoyed a prolific career under the coaching of Jerry Tarkanian.
High school career
While attending Harvey Thornton High School, Ely earned All-American honors from McDonald's and Parade. As a senior in 1997, he averaged 15.5 points per game, 9.3 rebounds per game and 5.2 blocked shots per game during the regular season and was named the Chicago Sun-Times player of the year and first team all-state. Ely led his Wildcats to a second-place finish in 1995 and 1996 and third-place in 1997. During Ely's 3 years as a starter, Thornton Township posted a combined record of 93 wins and 4 losses, including marks of 32-1 in 1997, 31-1 in 1996 and 30-2 in 1995.[1]
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 Eddie House on July 14, 2004, to the Charlotte Bobcats for two second-round draft picks in 2005 and 2006. During the 2004–05 and 2005–06 seasons, Ely rejuvenated his career as a prominent reserve role player. On October 2, 2006, he rejected offers from the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns to sign a one-year, $3 million contract to remain with the Bobcats.[3]
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 New Orleans Hornets.[5] It was formally announced on September 12 that it was a two-year contract.[6]
In 2012, Ely signed with the Brujos de Guayama of Puerto Rico.[7]
On October 27, 2012, Ely signed with the Dallas Mavericks along with guard Chris Douglas-Roberts.[8] He and Douglas-Roberts were waived the next day.[9] On November 1, 2012, he was acquired by the Texas Legends of the NBA D-League.[10]
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]
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 September 27, 2016, Ely was hired by the Canton Charge to serve as an assistant coach.[20]
NBA career statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Regular season
| † | Denotes seasons in which Ely won an NBA championship |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 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
- ↑ "Spurs Acquire Melvin Ely". NBA.com. 2007-02-13. Retrieved 2011-12-15.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Dallas Mavericks waive Chris Douglas-Roberts and Melvin Ely
- ↑ Full List of 2012 Returning, Affiliate and Local Tryout Players Invited to NBA D-League Training Camps Archived 2015-12-18 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Grizzlies Sign Byars, Ely, Gaffney
- ↑ Memphis Grizzlies waive Andre Barrett, Melvin Ely, Tony Gaffney and Willie Reed
- ↑ Legends Complete Three Trades, Finalize Training Camp Roster Archived 2013-11-09 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Eighth Annual NBA D-League All-Star Game Features 16 Players With NBA Experience Archived 2014-02-07 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
- ↑ "Cavaliers Announce Coaching Staff for Cavs and Canton Charge". NBA.com. September 27, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.