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Dale Ellis Retired

Guard · Seattle SuperSonics · 6'3", 190 lb · Drafted 1983
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In short

Dale Ellis is a retired guard best known with the Seattle SuperSonics. A prolific three-point marksman. Career averages: 15.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Scoring map · Dale’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 11% of scoring, 11% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 12% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (R)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Dale Ellis is a retired NBA guard. A prolific three-point marksman.

He averaged 15.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his career.

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Career avg
15.7 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
3.4 rpg
career
Assists
1.6 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Dale Ellis is a retired guard, most associated with the Seattle SuperSonics.

A prolific three-point marksman.

He retired with career averages of 15.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Career

A prolific three-point marksman.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired guard and Seattle SuperSonics name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Retired standout · guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
74/100
Scoring73
Playmaking43
Rebounding47
Perimeter D54
Rim protection26
Spacing56
Athleticism66
Clutch56
RetiredSeattle SuperSonics
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The career

A prolific three-point marksman.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
15.7
per game
Career RPG
3.4
per game
Career APG
1.6
per game

Where he sits in history

CareerA prolific three-point marksman.

Hardware

1×
NBA All-Star
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired guard and Seattle SuperSonics name.

Dale Ellis's career is complete: A prolific three-point marksman.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — a standout with the Seattle SuperSonics.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Dale Ellis's career averages?

Dale Ellis averaged 15.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Is Dale Ellis in the Hall of Fame?

Dale Ellis is a retired guard and a notable pro, though not currently a Hall of Fame inductee.