Ed Elisma
Encyclopedia
Edner Elisma (born April 9, 1975 in Miami, Florida
) is an American
basketball
player that currently plays for Shahrdari Gorgan BC
in the Iranian Basketball Super League
.
, where he finished four-year stint as the school’s third all-time leading shot-blocker, behind only former NBA players John Salley
and Malcolm Mackey
. Among his teammates were future NBA players Stephon Marbury
, Travis Best
, Matt Harpring
and Drew Barry
. Elisma started the last 93 games of his career at center for the Yellow Jackets. Career highs include 36 points against Wake Forest and 15 rebounds against Louisville in his senior season. In 122 games, he averaged 7.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks a game on 55.0 percent field-goal shooting.
After his solid four-year college career, Elisma participated in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament and the Nike Desert Classic prior to the NBA Draft. He entered the 1997 NBA Draft
and was selected as the #41 pick by the Seattle SuperSonics
.
with a team called Hapoel Eilat
, whom he led to the 1998 playoffs final. Afterwards he left to play in Italy
for the season.
Elisma also played in Belgium
, Puerto Rico
, the Dominican Republic
and Venezuela
before he returned to Israel. He has played in various summer leagues with the Seattle SuperSonics, Boston Celtics
and Toronto Raptors
and also the ABA. He also played in the Philippines
and Iran
.
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| align="center" style="background: #f0f0f0"|Team
| align="center" style="background: #f0f0f0"|Pts Avg
| align="center" style="background: #f0f0f0"|Rebs Avg
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| ||Hapoel Eilat
(Israel
) ||17.0 points ||9.4 rebounds || - || - || -
|-
| ||Muller Verona (Italian A-1 League), B. Sardegna Sassari (Italian A-2 League) || 12.1 points ||9.7 rebounds ||- ||-
|-
| ||Spirou Charleroi
(Belgium
) ||10.7 points ||7.5 rebounds ||- ||- || -
|-
| ||Chicago Skyliners (ABA
) ||11.5 points ||6.8 rebounds ||- ||- || -
|-
| ||Ironi Ramat Gan
(Israel
) ||11.0 points ||5.5 rebounds ||- ||- || -
|-
| ||Asheville Altitude (National Basketball Developmental League) ||6.1 points ||4.3 rebounds ||1.1 assists || 20.9 minutes || -
|-
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
) is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player that currently plays for Shahrdari Gorgan BC
Shahrdari Gorgan BC
Shahrdari Gorgan Basketball Club is an Iranian basketball club based in Gorgan, Iran. They compete in the Iranian Basketball Super League.-Roster:-Notable former players:-External links:**...
in the Iranian Basketball Super League
Iranian Basketball Super League
The Iranian Basketball Super League is a professional basketball league in Iran founded in 1998.-2011–12 teams:*Azad University Tehran*Bank Saman Tehran*Foolad Mahan Isfahan*Hamyari Shahrdari Zanjan*Jahesh Tarabar Qom*Louleh a.s Shiraz*Mahram Tehran...
.
College basketball
Ed Elisma, a top recruit out of high school, played for the Georgia Tech basketball teamGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team represents the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in NCAA Division I basketball. The team plays its home games in Alexander Memorial Coliseum. Under the tenure of Bobby Cremins, Georgia Tech established itself as a national force in basketball...
, where he finished four-year stint as the school’s third all-time leading shot-blocker, behind only former NBA players John Salley
John Salley
John Thomas "Spider" Salley is a retired American professional basketball player, actor and talk show host. He was the first player in NBA history to play on three different championship-winning franchises....
and Malcolm Mackey
Malcolm Mackey
Malcolm Malik Mackey is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the 1st round of the 1993 NBA Draft. Mackey played only one season in the NBA for the Suns, appearing in 22 games. He played collegiately at Georgia Tech...
. Among his teammates were future NBA players Stephon Marbury
Stephon Marbury
Stephon Xavier Marbury is an American professional basketball player.The , point guard was selected out of the Georgia Institute of Technology by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 4th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft, but was traded shortly thereafter to the Minnesota Timberwolves.He was an NBA...
, Travis Best
Travis Best
Travis Eric Best is an American former professional basketball player, who played in the NBA and in Europe.-High school career:...
, Matt Harpring
Matt Harpring
Matthew Joseph Harpring is an American former professional basketball player who played 12 seasons in the NBA. He is currently the color commentator for the Utah Jazz.-College career:...
and Drew Barry
Drew Barry
Drew William Barry is a retired American professional basketball player. He is the son of Basketball Hall of Famer Rick Barry and has three brothers: Scooter, Jon and Brent, who also share his profession. His grandfather Bruce Hale also played in the NBA and was Rick's college coach at Miami of...
. Elisma started the last 93 games of his career at center for the Yellow Jackets. Career highs include 36 points against Wake Forest and 15 rebounds against Louisville in his senior season. In 122 games, he averaged 7.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks a game on 55.0 percent field-goal shooting.
After his solid four-year college career, Elisma participated in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament and the Nike Desert Classic prior to the NBA Draft. He entered the 1997 NBA Draft
1997 NBA Draft
The 1997 NBA Draft took place on June 25, 1997 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although the Celtics had the second worst record in the 1996-97 season and the best odds of winning the lottery with two picks, the Spurs, usually a model of winning and consistency, lost David Robinson to an injury early...
and was selected as the #41 pick by the Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle SuperSonics
The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
.
Professional career
Elisma did not sign a contract with the Sonics and moved to play in IsraelIsrael
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
with a team called Hapoel Eilat
Hapoel Eilat B.C.
Hapoel Eilat is an Israeli basketball club. The team playing currently in the Liga Artzit.The team represented the Far-South region of the country - the Arabah Area, and the city of Eilat.The team climbed to the First Division in season 1990/91....
, whom he led to the 1998 playoffs final. Afterwards he left to play in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
for the season.
Elisma also played in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
, the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
and Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
before he returned to Israel. He has played in various summer leagues with the Seattle SuperSonics, Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
and Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
and also the ABA. He also played in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
and Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
.
External links
- NBDL profile @ NBA.com
- Matt Harpring on Elisma
- college stats
|-
| align="center" colspan=8|7 seasons
|-
| align="center" style="background: #f0f0f0"|Season
| align="center" style="background: #f0f0f0"|Team
| align="center" style="background: #f0f0f0"|Pts Avg
| align="center" style="background: #f0f0f0"|Rebs Avg
| align="center" style="background: #f0f0f0"|
| align="center" style="background: #f0f0f0"|
| align="center" style="background: #f0f0f0"|
|-
| ||Hapoel Eilat
Hapoel Eilat B.C.
Hapoel Eilat is an Israeli basketball club. The team playing currently in the Liga Artzit.The team represented the Far-South region of the country - the Arabah Area, and the city of Eilat.The team climbed to the First Division in season 1990/91....
(Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
) ||17.0 points ||9.4 rebounds || - || - || -
|-
| ||Muller Verona (Italian A-1 League), B. Sardegna Sassari (Italian A-2 League) || 12.1 points ||9.7 rebounds ||- ||-
|-
| ||Spirou Charleroi
Spirou Charleroi
Spirou Charleroi, also known as Spirou Basket, is a Belgian professional basketball club that is located in Charleroi, Belgium. The club competes in the top Belgian League...
(Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
) ||10.7 points ||7.5 rebounds ||- ||- || -
|-
| ||Chicago Skyliners (ABA
American Basketball Association (2000–present)
The American Basketball Association, often abbreviated as ABA, is a semi-professional men's basketball league that was founded in 1999. The current ABA has no affiliation with the original American Basketball Association that merged with the National Basketball Association in 1976...
) ||11.5 points ||6.8 rebounds ||- ||- || -
|-
| ||Ironi Ramat Gan
Ironi Ramat Gan
Ironi Ramat Gan is a basketball club based in Ramat Gan in central Israel. The team plays in Liga Leumit, the Second division in Israeli basketball.The club was formed by a merger of Beitar Ramat Gan and Maccabi Ramat Gan...
(Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
) ||11.0 points ||5.5 rebounds ||- ||- || -
|-
| ||Asheville Altitude (National Basketball Developmental League) ||6.1 points ||4.3 rebounds ||1.1 assists || 20.9 minutes || -
|-