Pervis Ellison
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At Louisville, Pervis Ellison earned the nickname “Never Nervous Pervis” for his calm demeanor under pressure. Once he was drafted by the Kings with the number 1 overall pick in 1989, he earned himself a new nickname: “Out of Service Pervis.” Ellison played in an average of 43 games per season over 11 seasons.
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In his post-playing days, Ellison coached basketball at the Life Center in Burlington, New Jersey, which is close by his current hometown of Voorhees Township.
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