Pervis Ellison

American basketball player

Pervis Ellison (born April 3, 1967) is an American former professional basketball player. Ellison earned the nickname "Never Nervous Pervis" due to his play at the University of Louisville, including leading the Cardinals to the 1986 national championship. A highly touted draft prospect, he played for four teams from 1989 to 2000 during a relatively disappointing career in the NBA.

Pervis Ellison
Ellison playing for U.S. men's basketball team at the 10th Annual Pan American Games in 1987
Personal information
Born (1967-04-03) April 3, 1967 (age 57)
Savannah, Georgia
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolSavannah (Savannah, Georgia)
CollegeLouisville (1985–1989)
NBA draft1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Playing career1989–2000
PositionCenter
Number42, 43, 29
Career history
1989–1990Sacramento Kings
19901994Washington Bullets
19942000Boston Celtics
2000Seattle SuperSonics
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points4,494 (9.5 ppg)
Assists691 (1.5 apg)
Rebounds3,170 (6.7 rpg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1987 Indianapolis Team competition