About Chris Ellis
Born 1988. Chris Ellis is an American and Filipino basketball player.
Christopher Allan Bansil Ellis (born December 5, 1988) is a Filipino-American professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was selected 6th overall in the 2012 PBA draft by Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. He is of Filipino descent.
Ellis won the 2013 PBA All-Star Weekend Slamdunk Competition during his rookie season in Digos, Davao del Sur.
Ellis was traded to the Blackwater Elite in August 2017 along with Dave Marcelo, in exchange for Art dela Cruz and Raymond Aguilar. But he had not played for his new team, initially after he was diagnosed with acute renal disease or a kidney issue. In 2019, after his full recovery, Ellis played for Luang Prabang Basketball Team of the Thailand Basketball Super League.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Chris Ellis?
Filipino-American basketball player
When was Chris Ellis born?
Chris Ellis was born on 5 December 1988 in Oceanside.
What is Chris Ellis's occupation?
Chris Ellis is a basketball player.
What nationality is Chris Ellis?
Chris Ellis is American and Filipino.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Chris Ellis (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chris Ellis. https://biography.guide/chris-ellis-basketball-player/
MLA: "Chris Ellis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chris-ellis-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Chris Ellis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chris-ellis-basketball-player/.
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