Wayne Ellington
Wayne Ellington
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Wayne Selden Jr., commonly known as Wayne Ellington, is an American professional basketball player.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on October 29, 1987.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American professional basketball player.
Early Life and Background
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Wayne Ellington was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico. His family moved to the United States when he was a child. He grew up in the Washington D.C. area, where he began playing basketball at an early age. Ellington attended The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey before moving on to play college basketball for the University of North Carolina.
Major Accomplishments
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NBA Champion: Wayne Ellington won the NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2012-13.
Olympic Gold Medalist: He was a member of the gold medal-winning United States team at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
* All-NBA Third Team: In the 2016-17 season, Ellington was named to the All-NBA Third Team.
Notable Works or Actions
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Wayne Ellington has been involved in various philanthropic activities throughout his career. He has participated in charity basketball games and events, including the NBA's "Basketball Without Borders" program, which aims to promote basketball development in underprivileged communities worldwide.
Impact and Legacy
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As a skilled shooter and versatile player, Wayne Ellington has made significant contributions to several teams during his career. His ability to score from beyond the arc has earned him a reputation as one of the most consistent three-point shooters in the league. Off the court, he remains committed to giving back to his community through various charitable initiatives.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Wayne Ellington's impressive basketball career and dedication to philanthropy have made him a respected figure in the sports world. His quotes and insights offer valuable perspectives on the importance of hard work, teamwork, and giving back to others.
Quotes by Wayne Ellington
I feel like our friendship is bigger than the rivalry. We'll still be best of friends after we leave Duke and North Carolina.
I really think we're the best tandem not only in the area, but in the country. On and off the court I've never respected somebody as much as I respect him (Henderson). He's a great player and a great friend. We'll continue to be great friends, now we're just rivals.
Individually, I didn't think I shot the ball real well. But we ran our offense inside and got some easy buckets.
It was an instant click. I didn't feel any flaws or anything. We just kind of played our game and complemented each other real well.
After college, I feel like we'll be NBA superstars and live the life we dreamed of.
There's no way it'll fade. These past three years we've become so tight that I feel like our friendship is bigger than this whole Duke-North Carolina thing.
I was highly upset that a team that talented would hold the ball. Obviously, they knew we were in the game and had a chance to win the game when they pulled the ball out.
I sat down one day and thought about how crazy it was that two players from the same team, the same backcourt are going to the biggest rivalry in college basketball. It seems like just yesterday that we were just getting college letters. I never imagined it would come down to Duke and Carolina.
It gets heated, but I usually wax him. He likes to say he wins because one day he won three in a row. Anyway, one day he won a couple of games.
