Catching Up With: Wayne Ellington

Posted Dec 25, 2014
When Kobe Bryant was sidelined for the Lakers game against league-leading Golden State on Tuesday, Wayne Ellington stepped into the starting lineup and played a part in one of the biggest upsets of the NBA season. Ellington has had success as a reserve contributor in his first season in Los Angeles -- and fifth pro season overall -- but is coping with the devastating loss of his father last month. (Inside Carolina)

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