Harold Ellis (basketball) facts for kids
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| Born | October 7, 1970 Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
| High school | Frederick Douglass (Atlanta, Georgia) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Morehouse (1988–1992) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1992 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1992–2001 | |||||||||||||
| Coaching career | 2001–2009 | |||||||||||||
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| 1992 | Atlanta Eagles | |||||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | Quad City Thunder | |||||||||||||
| 1993 | Atlanta Eagles | |||||||||||||
| 1993–1994 | Quad City Thunder | |||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | Los Angeles Clippers | |||||||||||||
| 1995–1996 | Aris Thessaloniki | |||||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | Apollon Patras | |||||||||||||
| 1997 | Tau Cerámica | |||||||||||||
| 1997 | Rockford Lightning | |||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Denver Nuggets | |||||||||||||
| 1998–1999 | Irakleio | |||||||||||||
| 1999 | Rockford Lightning | |||||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | Las Vegas Silver Bandits | |||||||||||||
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| 2001–2002 | Roanoke Dazzle (assistant) | |||||||||||||
| 2004–2006 | Rome Gladiators | |||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | Detroit Pistons (assistant) | |||||||||||||
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Harold Ellis (born October 7, 1970) is a former American professional basketball player. He was a 6-foot-5-inch (1.96 m) shooting guard. Even though no NBA team chose him in the draft, he played in the NBA for three seasons.
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Harold Ellis's Basketball Career
Harold Ellis started his professional basketball journey with the Quad City Thunder. This team was part of the CBA. He played there for two seasons.
Playing in the NBA
After his time in the CBA, Ellis joined the Los Angeles Clippers. He played for them from 1993 to 1995. Later, he returned to the NBA to play for the Denver Nuggets. This was during the 1997–98 season.
During his NBA career, Harold Ellis played in 145 games. He scored a total of 840 points. His best game was on January 14, 1994. As a player for the Clippers, he scored 29 points against the Boston Celtics.
Playing in Europe
Harold Ellis also played basketball in Europe. He joined teams in the Greek Basket League.
- He played for Aris during the 1995–96 season.
- He played for Apollon Patras during the 1996–97 season.
Representing Team USA
Harold Ellis was a part of the senior Team USA. This team won a gold medal in 1993. They won it at the 1993 FIBA AmeriCup. This was a big achievement for him and his country.
Harold Ellis as a Coach and Scout
After his playing career, Harold Ellis became involved in coaching and scouting.
Coaching Roles
- He was an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons. This was from 2008 to 2009.
- He also coached teams in minor leagues. He won the WBA championship twice. This happened in 2005 and 2006. He was also named WBA Coach of the Year in both those years.
Scouting Roles
- Ellis worked as a scout for the Atlanta Hawks for six seasons. A scout helps find new talented players.
- From 2009 to 2012, he was a scout for the Detroit Pistons.
- In 2012, he became the director of pro scouting for the Orlando Magic. This means he was in charge of finding professional players for the team.
Personal Life
Harold Ellis is married to Latosha. They have two children named Lake and Sydney.
See also
In Spanish: Harold Ellis para niños
