L.A. Lakers’ Wayne Ellington to dedicate season to deceased father

Posted Nov 24, 2014
His eyes looked swollen, red and teary as Lakers reserve guard Wayne Ellington calmly retold what has marked the “lowest of all lows that I’ve ever been at in my life.” Ellington learned his father was murdered nearly two weeks ago in Philadelphia. After taking a leave of absence that entailed missing six games and attending his father’s funeral, Ellington pledged he will dedicate the 2014-15 season to him. (Los Angeles Daily News)

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