Wayne Ellington is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was born in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania and attended both the Daniel Boone High School and Episcopal Academy.
During his college career at the University of North Carolina, Ellington was a part of the 2009 NCAA Championship-winning team and was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player. He was then drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves as the 28th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.
Throughout his career, Ellington has played for numerous teams including the Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, and New York Knicks.
Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his accomplishments, such as earning a spot on the Second-Team All-ACC, being named a First-Team Parade All-American, and having his jersey number 22 honored by the North Carolina Tar Heels.
He is sure to make an impact for the Lakers this season.
Personal Information of Wayne Ellington
| Real Name/Full Name | Wayne Robert Ellington Jr. |
| Age | 35 years old |
| Birth Date | Nov 29, 1987 |
| Birth Place | Wynnewood (Pennsylvania) |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6′ 4″ |
| Weight | 201 pounds |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name) | Safie Khaled |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
Stats
| season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2009-10 | MIN |
| 2010-11 | MIN |
| 2011-12 | MIN |
| 2012-13 | MEM |
| 2012-13 | CLE |
| 2013-14 | DAL |
| 2014-15 | LAL |
| 2015-16 | BKN |
| 2016-17 | MIA |
| 2017-18 | MIA |
| 2018-19 | MIA |
| 2018-19 | DET |
| 2019-20 | NY |
| 2020-21 | DET |
| 2021-22 | LAL |
| Career |
| GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT | FT% | OR | DR | REB | AST | BLK | STL | PF | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 1 | 18.2 | 2.5-5.9 | 42.4 | 0.8-2.1 | 39.5 | 0.8-0.9 | 87.1 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 6.6 |
| 62 | 8 | 19.0 | 2.6-6.4 | 40.3 | 0.8-2.0 | 39.7 | 0.7-0.9 | 79.2 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 6.6 |
| 51 | 4 | 19.1 | 2.4-5.9 | 40.4 | 0.7-2.1 | 32.4 | 0.6-0.8 | 80.0 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 6.1 |
| 40 | 4 | 16.9 | 2.0-5.0 | 40.7 | 1.0-2.4 | 42.3 | 0.4-0.4 | 93.8 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 5.5 |
| 38 | 17 | 25.9 | 3.8-8.7 | 43.9 | 1.4-3.8 | 37.1 | 1.4-1.6 | 89.8 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 10.4 |
| 45 | 1 | 8.7 | 1.2-2.8 | 43.7 | 0.6-1.3 | 42.4 | 0.2-0.2 | 90.9 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 3.2 |
| 65 | 36 | 25.8 | 3.9-9.5 | 41.2 | 1.4-3.7 | 37.0 | 0.8-1.0 | 81.3 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 10.0 |
| 76 | 41 | 21.3 | 2.9-7.4 | 38.9 | 1.3-3.5 | 35.8 | 0.7-0.8 | 85.7 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 7.7 |
| 62 | 13 | 24.2 | 3.7-9.0 | 41.6 | 2.4-6.4 | 37.8 | 0.6-0.7 | 86.0 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 10.5 |
| 77 | 2 | 26.5 | 3.7-9.1 | 40.7 | 2.9-7.5 | 39.2 | 0.9-1.0 | 85.9 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 11.2 |
| 25 | 12 | 21.3 | 2.8-7.4 | 37.5 | 2.3-6.2 | 36.8 | 0.6-0.6 | 87.5 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 8.4 |
| 28 | 26 | 27.3 | 4.1-9.8 | 42.1 | 2.9-7.8 | 37.3 | 0.9-1.2 | 75.8 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 12.0 |
| 36 | 1 | 15.5 | 1.7-4.8 | 35.1 | 1.4-4.0 | 35.0 | 0.3-0.4 | 84.6 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 5.1 |
| 46 | 31 | 22.0 | 3.2-7.3 | 44.1 | 2.5-6.0 | 42.2 | 0.6-0.8 | 80.0 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 9.6 |
| 43 | 9 | 18.8 | 2.3-5.5 | 41.3 | 1.9-4.9 | 38.9 | 0.2-0.3 | 81.8 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 6.7 |
| 770 | 206 | 20.9 | 2.9-7.1 | 41.0 | 1.6-4.1 | 38.2 | 0.7-0.8 | 84.3 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 8.0 |
| season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2009-10 | MIN |
| 2010-11 | MIN |
| 2011-12 | MIN |
| 2012-13 | MEM |
| 2012-13 | CLE |
| 2013-14 | DAL |
| 2014-15 | LAL |
| 2015-16 | BKN |
| 2016-17 | MIA |
| 2017-18 | MIA |
| 2018-19 | MIA |
| 2018-19 | DET |
| 2019-20 | NY |
| 2020-21 | DET |
| 2021-22 | LAL |
| Career |
| FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT | FT% | OR | DR | REB | AST | BLK | STL | PF | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190-448 | 42.4 | 64-162 | 39.5 | 61-70 | 87.1 | 33 | 126 | 159 | 74 | 5 | 20 | 72 | 74 | 505 |
| 160-397 | 40.3 | 48-121 | 39.7 | 42-53 | 79.2 | 26 | 82 | 108 | 72 | 3 | 28 | 85 | 53 | 410 |
| 122-302 | 40.4 | 35-108 | 32.4 | 32-40 | 80.0 | 14 | 85 | 99 | 33 | 10 | 26 | 56 | 26 | 311 |
| 81-199 | 40.7 | 41-97 | 42.3 | 15-16 | 93.8 | 5 | 47 | 52 | 42 | 1 | 16 | 38 | 24 | 218 |
| 145-330 | 43.9 | 53-143 | 37.1 | 53-59 | 89.8 | 20 | 94 | 114 | 62 | 2 | 29 | 43 | 33 | 396 |
| 55-126 | 43.7 | 25-59 | 42.4 | 10-11 | 90.9 | 8 | 35 | 43 | 19 | 2 | 16 | 33 | 11 | 145 |
| 254-617 | 41.2 | 90-243 | 37.0 | 52-64 | 81.3 | 31 | 179 | 210 | 105 | 2 | 33 | 77 | 50 | 650 |
| 218-561 | 38.9 | 96-268 | 35.8 | 54-63 | 85.7 | 20 | 154 | 174 | 83 | 5 | 48 | 82 | 45 | 586 |
| 231-555 | 41.6 | 149-394 | 37.8 | 37-43 | 86.0 | 18 | 114 | 132 | 70 | 4 | 35 | 70 | 30 | 648 |
| 285-700 | 40.7 | 227-579 | 39.2 | 67-78 | 85.9 | 23 | 195 | 218 | 79 | 8 | 53 | 94 | 52 | 864 |
| 69-184 | 37.5 | 57-155 | 36.8 | 14-16 | 87.5 | 6 | 41 | 47 | 29 | 3 | 24 | 40 | 14 | 209 |
| 115-273 | 42.1 | 81-217 | 37.3 | 25-33 | 75.8 | 8 | 52 | 60 | 43 | 3 | 30 | 52 | 26 | 336 |
| 61-174 | 35.1 | 50-143 | 35.0 | 11-13 | 84.6 | 4 | 61 | 65 | 44 | 4 | 13 | 41 | 18 | 183 |
| 149-338 | 44.1 | 116-275 | 42.2 | 28-35 | 80.0 | 12 | 73 | 85 | 67 | 9 | 18 | 59 | 33 | 442 |
| 98-237 | 41.3 | 82-211 | 38.9 | 9-11 | 81.8 | 10 | 67 | 77 | 30 | 5 | 23 | 42 | 19 | 287 |
| 2233-5441 | 41.0 | 1214-3175 | 38.2 | 510-605 | 84.3 | 238 | 1405 | 1643 | 852 | 66 | 412 | 884 | 508 | 6190 |
| season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2009-10 | MIN |
| 2010-11 | MIN |
| 2011-12 | MIN |
| 2012-13 | MEM |
| 2012-13 | CLE |
| 2013-14 | DAL |
| 2014-15 | LAL |
| 2015-16 | BKN |
| 2016-17 | MIA |
| 2017-18 | MIA |
| 2018-19 | MIA |
| 2018-19 | DET |
| 2019-20 | NY |
| 2020-21 | DET |
| 2021-22 | LAL |
| Career |
| DD2 | TD3 | DQ | EJECT | TECH | FLAG | AST/TO | STL/TO | SC-EFF | SH-EFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.127 | 0.50 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.033 | 0.46 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.030 | 0.46 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.095 | 0.51 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.200 | 0.52 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.151 | 0.54 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 1.053 | 0.48 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.045 | 0.47 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 1.168 | 0.55 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.234 | 0.57 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.136 | 0.53 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.231 | 0.57 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 1.052 | 0.49 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.308 | 0.61 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.211 | 0.59 |
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.138 | 0.52 |
High school career
Wayne Ellington had a successful high school career, starting from his first year at Daniel Boone High School, where he scored an impressive 455 points. He then went on to The Episcopal Academy, where he scored an incredible 1,756 points.
His senior year was especially impressive, as he averaged 21.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game while shooting an impressive 39% from the three-point line.
Ellington was a driving force behind Episcopal’s success, leading them to an impressive 52-7 record in his junior and senior year, and an undefeated 20-0 record in their Inter-Academic League Conference title.
Despite not participating in state championships, Ellington’s impressive high school career still managed to make an impact. In total, Ellington scored 2,211 points in his high school career. This feat earned him recognition from many basketball scouts and coaches, who were impressed by his impressive stats and leadership abilities.
His impressive performance in high school earned him a place in the NBA, where he has since become a respected player. To sum up, Wayne Ellington had a very successful high school career. He started strong at Daniel Boone High School, scoring 455 points in his freshman year.
He then went on to The Episcopal Academy, where he scored an impressive 1,756 points. His senior year was especially impressive, as he averaged 21.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while shooting an impressive 39% from the three-point line.
His impressive stats, as well as his leadership abilities, earned him recognition from many basketball scouts and coaches, and ultimately a spot in the NBA.
College career
Wayne Ellington was an outstanding college basketball player for the North Carolina Tar Heels, playing in all 38 games in the 2006-07 season. He averaged 11.7 points per game and was named to the 2007 ACC All-Tournament Team.
Ellington was a key part of the Tar Heels’ championship run that year, which resulted in them being the ACC champions. Despite his successes that season, Ellington’s season ended on a sour note when the Tar Heels lost to Georgetown in the East Regional final of the NCAA Tournament.
Ellington had a chance to win the game in regulation, but a 3-pointer he attempted in the final seconds missed. In addition to his success in college basketball, Ellington was also a member of the U.S.
national team that finished fifth at the 2007 Pan American Games. He was an important member of the team and was praised for his leadership and skill. Throughout his college career, Ellington proved himself to be a talented player who could be relied upon to contribute to his team’s success.
His accolades and accomplishments during his time with the Tar Heels are a testament to this. Ellington was a key part of North Carolina’s championship-winning team in 2006-07 and was an important member of the U.S.
Professional career
Wayne Ellington is an American professional basketball player who was drafted 28th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2009 NBA draft.
He was the college basketball player of the year for 2008–09 and the ACC Player of the Year for the same year. Ellington started off his professional career with the Minnesota Timberwolves as a reserve player.
He averaged 6.6 points per game and 2.1 rebounds per game in his rookie season. He was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2010 and was a part of the starting lineup for the team. Ellington played with the Grizzlies for two seasons before moving on to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
At the Cavaliers, Ellington earned a spot in the starting lineup and increased his scoring average to 10.8 points per game. He also contributed 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in his three-year tenure with the team.
In 2014, Ellington was traded to the Dallas Mavericks where he has become an integral part of the team. Ellington has been known for his three-point shooting prowess and has been a consistent member of the team’s rotation in recent years.
Ellington has also played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets, helping them reach the playoffs in 2019. He currently plays for the Detroit Pistons and is averaging 8.2 points per game in the 2020–21 season.
Overall, Wayne Ellington has had a successful professional career and has been an integral part of the teams he has played for.
He has consistently put up good numbers and has been an effective three-point shooter for the teams he has been with. He is a valuable asset for any team and will continue to be for the foreseeable future.
Net Worth
Wayne Ellington is an American professional basketball player who plays as a shooting guard for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. He started his career in 2009 with the Minnesota Timberwolves, after being drafted 28th overall from the University of North Carolina, where he won an NCAA championship in 2009.
He has also played for several other teams, including the Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets and Miami Heat. Wayne Ellington has a net worth of $10 million, according to some sources, and earns a base salary of $2,383,076 for the 2018-19 season. He is married to Safie Khaled, and they have a son named Wayne Ellington III.
Is Wayne Ellington in the NBA?
Yes, Wayne Ellington is currently in the NBA. He is a shooting guard who is playing for the Detroit Pistons. He is a veteran of the league and has played in the NBA for 11 seasons.
Ellington was originally drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2009. He has also played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets, and Phoenix Suns. He won an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2012.
Throughout his career, Ellington has had success as a 3-point shooter. He has made the most 3-pointers in a season four times. He also holds the NBA record for the most 3-pointers in a single game, with 12.
Ellington is now in the twilight of his career and is providing veteran leadership to the Pistons. He is averaging 8.9 points per game and is shooting 44.3% from 3-point range this season. He is also a great locker room presence and has become a mentor to the younger players on the team.
In summary, Wayne Ellington is currently in the NBA playing for the Detroit Pistons. He has been in the league for 11 seasons and has had much success as a 3-point shooter. He is currently providing veteran leadership and mentorship to the team.
Does Wayne Ellington have a ring?
Wayne Ellington is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. The question of whether Wayne Ellington has a ring or not is a common one. The answer is yes, Wayne Ellington does have a championship ring.
In 2016, Ellington was part of the Miami Heat team that won the NBA Championship. He was an important part of the team and played a key role in the championship run. As a result, he was rewarded with a championship ring.
Ellington has also been an important player for the Detroit Pistons since joining in 2019. He has been a crucial part of the team, providing leadership and shooting prowess. He is hoping to help the Pistons reach the NBA Finals and win a championship.
Although Ellington has not yet won a championship with the Pistons, he still has his 2016 championship ring to remind him of his success. It is a reminder of the hard work it took to achieve the championship and an inspiration to keep pushing for more success.
In conclusion, Wayne Ellington does indeed have a championship ring from his time with the Miami Heat in 2016. He is now looking to add a second championship ring to his collection with the Detroit Pistons.
Who did Wayne Ellington play for?
Wayne Ellington is an American professional basketball player in the NBA. He currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. He has had an impressive career playing for many different teams such as the Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies, and Brooklyn Nets.
Ellington began his NBA career in 2009 when he was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
He played three seasons for the Timberwolves before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He had a successful stint with the Grizzlies and then was traded to the Miami Heat in 2012.
He was with the Heat for five seasons, where he was able to contribute as a key player.In 2017, Ellington signed with the Brooklyn Nets and had a career-high season, averaging 11.2 points per game.
The following season he was traded to the Phoenix Suns and then eventually traded back to the Heat. In 2019, Ellington signed with the Detroit Pistons before being traded to the New York Knicks. Eventually, he was traded again to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he currently plays.
During his time with the Lakers, he has been an important asset to the team and has been able to help them reach the playoffs. He is a reliable three-point shooter and has proven to be a great asset for the team. In conclusion, Wayne Ellington has had a successful NBA career playing for many different teams.
He currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and has been an important asset to their success. He has proven himself to be a reliable three-point shooter and has contributed to the success of each team he has played for.
Who is Wayne Ellington’s wife?
Wayne Ellington is an American professional basketball player who is currently a shooting guard for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has had a successful career, having been selected to the All-Rookie First Team in 2009 and the All-Star team in 2015.
He is also known for his charitable work, having established the “Rise 2 Shine” Foundation in 2014, which provides educational and mentoring opportunities to youth in urban communities. But what many people don’t know is that Wayne Ellington has a beautiful wife, Sydni Ellington.
The couple has been married since 2017 and have two children together, a son named Kimani and a daughter named Aaliyah.
Sydni is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who runs her own non-profit organization, the Sydni Ellington Foundation, which focuses on providing educational and enrichment opportunities to young girls.
She is also a motivational speaker and has spoken at several events, including the 2019 NBA All-Star Game. Sydni’s passion for helping others was a major factor in her and Wayne’s relationship. They met in 2012 at a charity event and began dating shortly after.
The two were engaged in 2015 and married two years later. Together, they have been involved in many charitable causes, including the Rise 2 Shine Foundation and the Sydni Ellington Foundation. In addition to their charitable works, Wayne and Sydni Ellington are both dedicated to their family.
They enjoy spending quality time with their two children and are both very involved in their children’s education and extracurricular activities. Wayne and Sydni are an inspiring couple who have shown that it is possible to have a successful career and still make time for one another and their family.
Who is the godfather in the NBA?
Pat Riley is often referred to as the Godfather of the NBA. He earned this nickname due to his resemblance to the iconic character Don Corleone from the movie The Godfather. His characteristics of being one of the smartest and shrewdest personalities in the NBA made him even more fitting for the title.
Making a name for himself as a coach: Riley began his career in the NBA as a coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. He led the team to four championships during his tenure, making him one of the most successful coaches in the league.
Executive & Manager: Riley was appointed as the Executive & Manager of the Miami Heat in 1995. He led the team to several championship titles and was responsible for making the Heat one of the most successful teams in the NBA.
Advisor & Consultant: Riley has also served as an advisor and consultant for several teams in the NBA, providing valuable advice to teams on how to succeed.
Overall, Pat Riley has established himself as one of the most influential figures in the NBA. His smart and shrewd personality, combined with his achievements as a coach, executive and manager, have earned him the nickname of the Godfather of the NBA.
To Recap
Wayne Ellington is an American professional basketball player who plays as a shooting guard. He was born in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania in 1987 and attended college at the University of North Carolina. Ellington was selected 28th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Throughout his NBA career, he has played for various teams such as the Grizzlies, Cavaliers, Mavericks, Lakers, Nets, Heat, Pistons, and Knicks. He has been an NCAA champion, Final Four Most Outstanding Player, and received various awards such as Second-team All-ACC, No.
22 honored by North Carolina Tar Heels, First-team Parade All-American, and McDonald’s All-American. Currently, he plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Ellington is a talented and accomplished player with a bright future ahead of him in the NBA.
