Charlotte Bobcats recall Melvin Ely's jersey history from 2004-2007
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:06 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Melvin Ely, a center, joined the Charlotte Bobcats in July 2004 after a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. Over two and a half seasons, Ely averaged 7.5 points and four rebounds in 160 games. He was traded to the San Antonio Spurs before the 2007 trade deadline, securing an NBA title that year. Ely's career in the NBA spanned nine seasons and 375 games.
- •Ely played for the Bobcats from 2004 to 2007.
- •He averaged 7.5 points and four rebounds during his tenure.
- •Ely was traded to the Spurs before the 2007 trade deadline.
- •He won an NBA title with San Antonio in 2007.
- •Ely was a No. 12 overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft.
- 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Bobcats jersey history No. 2 Melvin Ely 2004-2007
"Following a trade from the Los Angeles Clippers, Melvin Ely spent two and a half seasons with the Charlotte Bobcats before being traded once more.
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