Henry Ellenson
Basketball player, notable for NBA career
Born
January 13th, 1997
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1997, a basketball player emerged through high school competition before joining Marquette University. After one collegiate season, entered the 2016 NBA Draft. Selected as the 18th overall pick by the Detroit Pistons, played for several teams, including the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. His professional career spanned various leagues, showcasing skills as a forward and contributing significantly to teams' performances.
Drafted 18th overall by the Detroit Pistons
Played for the New York Knicks
Competed in the NBA and G League
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