MELVIN
ELY
F
Ht/Wt
6’10’’,
261 lbs
Experience
9
years
Debut
Nov 28, 2002
Born
May 2, 1978
(46 yrs)
Harvey, Illinois
Drafted
Drafted by LA Clippers in 2002 (1/12).
College
Fresno State
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2014-09-13 |
Signed with Gunma Crane Thunders (Japan).
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| 2014-07-30 |
Waived by the Washington Wizards.
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| 2014-07-15 |
Acquired from the New Orleans Pelicans.
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In a 3-team trade: the New Orleans Pelicans acquired center Omer Asik, small forward Omri Casspi, and cash from the Houston Rockets; the Houston Rockets acquired small forward Trevor Ariza (signed-and-traded) from Washington, and a protected 1st-round draft pick in 2015 plus swingmen Alonzo Gee and Scotty Hopson from New Orleans; and the Washington Wizards acquired a trade exception worth $8.5 million from Houston, plus power forward-center Melvin Ely from New Orleans. |
| 2014-04-14 |
Signed by the New Orleans Pelicans for the remainder of the season.
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| 2013-10-26 |
Waived by the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | Member of NBA Championship Team Member of NBA Championship Team | 2006-07 |
Scouting Report
Has a very big frame and knows how to use it to get position in the NBA paint. He possesses good mobility for his size, also flashing solid hands and footwork. He has a few nifty offensive post moves too. Foul-prone. Inconsistent and has never quite lived up to his athletic potential. Somewhat injury-prone and wears down fairly easily. Not the rebounder or shot-blocker he could be.
Long Range Potential: Solid journeyman post player.
