LeRoy Ellis

Professional basketball player, NBA champion

LeRoy Ellis - Professional basketball player, NBA champion
Born

March 10th, 1940
85 years ago

Died

June 2nd, 2012
13 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A basketball player made significant contributions to the sport during the 1960s and 1970s. Played college basketball at the University of Louisville before being selected in the 1962 NBA Draft. Competed predominantly as a center, playing for teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers. Achieved an NBA championship title in 1977 with the Trail Blazers, contributing to the team’s successful playoff run. Known for solid performance in both regular season and postseason play, leaving a mark in the league during his tenure.

NBA championship with Portland Trail Blazers in 1977

Selected in the 1962 NBA Draft

Played for Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers

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