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Mario Elie Biography
Mario Elie is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on November 26, 1963 in Manhattan, New York, United States. Mario Antoine Elie (born November 26th in 1963) is an American basketball coach and former player for the National Basketball Association (NBA). Elie was born living in New York City and played college basketball at American International College, before being selected into the 7th round in 1985’s NBA selection as the 16th pick from the Milwaukee Bucks.
In December 1990 He became the first player to NBA debut, signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a 10-day contract. He played in three games for the 76ers from December 28 to January 2. In February of 1991 Elie was a part of in the Golden State Warriors, where continued to play for the remainder of 1990-1991, as well as during the season of 1991-1992. Elie was a part of the 1992-93 season playing for the Portland Trail Blazers before being transferred for the Houston Rockets prior to the 1993-94 season.
Elie played for the Rockets through the 1997–98 season and then signed with the San Antonio Spurs, where he played for two seasons. The Spurs reportedly signed Elie in an effort to add “nastiness” to their team. Elie started for the Spurs for much of the season. With Elie, the Spurs won their first-ever NBA championship in 1999.
After playing the 2000–01 season for the Phoenix Suns, Elie retired. He finished his career with 6,265 points in 732 NBA games.
Elie was the first professional player to make his debut in Ireland’s Killester in the year 1986. He then went on to compete in Portugal and Argentina and also with the USBL, CBA and WBL. Elie first joined the NBA in the year 1990 with the Philadelphia 76ers and went on to play for the Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns. A player with a role well-known for his defensive skills and strength, Elie won three NBA championships, one for his team the Rockets during 1994, and in 1995, and another with the Spurs in 1999.
| Name | Mario Elie |
| First Name | Mario |
| Last Name | Elie |
| Occupation | Basketball Player |
| Birthday | November 26 |
| Birth Year | 1963 |
| Place of Birth | Manhattan |
| Home Town | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Nancy Elie, Clark Elie |
| Spouse | Gina Gaston |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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On September 28, 2007, Elie was hired by the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant coach. He served with the Mavericks for one season. On June 22, 2009, Paul Westphal hired Elie as an assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings. On December 8, 2011, Elie was added to former teammate Avery Johnson’s coaching staff with the New Jersey Nets. On June 26, 2015, he was hired by the Orlando Magic as an assistant coach.
Mario Elie Net Worth
Mario Elie is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mario Elie's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
When Division I schools failed to enroll him, Elie played college basketball at the Division II level for American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. He played AIC through reaching the NCAA Division II Tournament Quarter-Final and then became the school’s highest scoring player. He was picked with the 160th selection (out of 162 overall) at the time of 1985’s NBA Draft of the Milwaukee Bucks, but was exiled from the team at the training camp.
The year 1986 was the time Elie made his debut at the age of 16 in Ireland with Killester in which he was awarded Player of the Year awards. Elie was a member of The USBL’s Miami Tropics, Elie played eight games in Argentina with Union de Santa Fe. Then he spent 2 seasons playing with Ovarense in Portugal with Ovarense which helped Ovarense to win their first national championship. He played in the 1989-90 season as a player for CBA’s Albany Patroons. He was selected as a member of the All-CBA First Team in 1989-1990 and 1990-1991.
Elie won two NBA championships with the Rockets, one in 1994 and one in 1995. During this period, Elie was dubbed the “Junkyard Dog” by his teammates. One highlight of Elie’s career came when he hit a clutch three-pointer in Game 7 of the 1995 Western Conference Semifinals against the Phoenix Suns to put the Rockets ahead 113–110 with 7.1 seconds left. The shot is called the “Kiss of Death” by Rockets fans, as Elie made a taunting kissing gesture towards the Suns’ bench shortly after he made it. While Elie was a key role player for the Rockets off the bench throughout the regular season and the playoffs, he became a starter in the 1995 NBA Finals. This move paid off for the Rockets, as Elie averaged 16.3 points per game in the Finals while shooting 65% from the field.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Basketball Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 2007, Elie was inducted into the New York Basketball Hall of Fame. He has been named one of the top ten players in Houston Rockets history.
In December 2010, Elie was arrested in Sacramento, California for allegedly driving while intoxicated.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Elie began his coaching career in 2003 as an assistant with the Spurs, and later held similar positions with the Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings, New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic.
Who is Mario Elie Dating?
According to our records, Mario Elie married to Gina Gaston . As of December 1, 2023, Mario Elie’s is not dating anyone.
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Mario Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mario Elie celebrates birthday on November 26 of every year.
What is Mario Elie doing now?
That notability may soon rise as Elie, a three-time NBA champion and assistant coach with the Orlando Magic, rejoins his home team in an unspecified broadcast role on AT&T SportsNet. The Rockets announced the move on Thursday.
Who does Mario Elie coach for?
| 1993–1998 | Houston Rockets |
| 1998–2000 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2000–2001 | Phoenix Suns |
| As coach: | |
Where did Mario Elie go to college?
American International College
How old is Gina Gaston?
56 years (January 14, 1966)
Does Gina Gaston have children?
Children
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