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LaPhonso Ellis Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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LaPhonso Ellis Biography

LaPhonso Ellis is one of the most popular and richest American basketball player who was born on May 5, 1970 in East St. Louis, Illinois, United States.

He was an outstanding high school basketball player at East St. Louis Lincoln High School, where he led the Tigers to two straight Illinois Class AA boys’ championships in 1987 and 1988. In a heavily hyped-up matchup, Ellis outplayed Alonzo Mourning in a holiday tournament his senior year. Also in 1988, Ellis was named a Parade All-American and McDonald’s High School All-American. In 2007, Ellis was voted one of the “100 Legends of the IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament”, recognizing his superior performance in his appearances in the tournament.

Ellis was one of four captains of the 1991–92 Notre Dame team. Throughout his career, he scored 1,505 career points, and averaged 15.5 points per game to earn school rankings of 12th and 22nd, respectively. He recorded 200 career blocks, a school record. He ranks third on the school’s career rebounding list with 1,075, and eighth on the career rebounding average list, with 11.1 rpg. He led the ’91-92 team in scoring (17.7 ppg), rebounding (11.7 rpg), field goal percentage (.631) and blocked shots (2.6 bpg). He led Notre Dame in blocked shots in each of his four seasons, the only player in school history to do so. Ellis graduated from Notre Dame on time with a degree in accounting from the undergraduate college of business.

NameLaPhonso Ellis
First NameLarry
Last NameMcReynolds
OccupationAmerican basketball player
BirthdayMay 5
Birth Year1970
Place of BirthEast St. Louis
Home TownIllinois
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignTaurus
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseJennifer Ellis
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Ellis attended the University of Notre Dame. Ellis’ Notre Dame squad qualified for the NCAA tournament his freshman and sophomore seasons and were Runner-Up in the 1992 NIT Tournament.

LaPhonso Ellis Net Worth

LaPhonso Ellis is one of the richest American basketball player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, LaPhonso Ellis's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

LaPhonso Darnell Ellis (born May 5, 1970) is an American retired basketball player. He was selected by the National Basketball Association’s Denver Nuggets as the fifth overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeAmerican basketball player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

After playing six years in Denver, Ellis signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Hawks. He spent two years with the Hawks before going to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In 2001, Ellis signed with the Miami Heat, where he retired after the 2003 season. He played professionally in the NBA from 1992 until 2003.

Since 2009, Ellis has been a college basketball analyst for ESPN. In 2017 Laphonso joined the staff of the men’s basketball team at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana as an assistant coach.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Ellis was the fifth overall selection in the 1992 NBA draft, picked by the Denver Nuggets, In his rookie season, he averaged 14.7 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks. He was also named to the 1992–93 All-Rookie first team. Ellis later on struggled with injuries, only playing six games in the 1994–95 season. Ellis had his best season in 1996–97, leading the Nuggets in scoring with 21.9 points per game.

Who is LaPhonso Ellis Dating?

According to our records, LaPhonso Ellis married to Jennifer Ellis. As of December 1, 2023, LaPhonso Ellis’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Larry Ranked on the list of most popular American basketball player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. LaPhonso Ellis celebrates birthday on May 5 of every year.

Who is LaPhonso Ellis wife?

Jennifer Ellis

Where does LaPhonso Ellis live now?

“George Karl is a Hall of Fame coach,” said Ellis, who now lives in South Bend, Ind.

What is LaPhonso Ellis doing now?

Personal. Since 2009, Ellis has been a college basketball analyst for ESPN.

Does LaPhonso Ellis have children?

LaPhonso Ellis’ career began with the Denver Nuggets. He spent six seasons in the Mile High City. Now, his son — LaPhonso Ellis Jr.

Is laphonso Ellis married?

Jennifer Ellis

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