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    Melvin Ely

    MelvinEly

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    • Birthdate
      5/2/1978
    • College
      Fresno St
    • Draft Info
      2002: Rd 1, Pk 12 (LAC)
    • Birthplace
      Harvey, IL

    Stats

    • PTS
      5.3
    • REB
      3.2
    • AST
      0.7
    • FG%
      46.0
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    Biography

    Position Center
    Birthdate5/2/1978
    CollegeFresno St
    Draft Info2002: Rd 1, Pk 12 (LAC)
    BirthplaceHarvey, IL

    Career History

    New Orleans Pelicans
    New Orleans Pelicans2013-2014 (1 Season)
    Denver Nuggets
    Denver Nuggets2010-2011 (1 Season)
    New Orleans Hornets
    New Orleans Hornets2007-2009 (2 Seasons)
    San Antonio Spurs
    San Antonio Spurs2006*-2007 (1 Season)
    Charlotte Bobcats
    Charlotte Bobcats2004-2006* (3 Seasons)
    LA Clippers
    LA Clippers2002-2004 (2 Seasons)

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