NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, CFL stats



Grand Rapids Drive

Detroit Pistons Assign Henry Ellenson and Michael Gbinije To Grand Rapids Drive

December 14, 2016 - NBA G League (G League)
Grand Rapids Drive News Release


AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Detroit Pistons announced today that the team has assigned forward Henry Ellenson and guard Michael Gbinije to the team's NBA Development League (D-League) affiliate, the Grand Rapids Drive.

Ellenson has appeared in six games this season averaging 0.8 points and 1.0 rebounds in 2.8 minutes per game. He was selected with the 18th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. In three games with the Grand Rapids Drive, Ellenson has averaged 16.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, 1.0assists, 1.0 steals, 1.3 blocks and 35.9 minutes.

Gbinije has appeared in six games this season averaging 0.7 points in 3.5 minutes per game. He was selected with the 49th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. In three games with the Grand Rapids Drive, Gbinije has averaged 11.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 35.8 minutes.

For in-depth analysis by website editor Keith Langlois and special inside-access videos, visit www.pistons.com, the official source for news and features on the Detroit Pistons.

The two will appear in tonight's game when the Drive take on the Windy City Bulls for the second time this season. Gbinije will wear jersey number 6 and Ellenson will wear jersey number 8.

The assignments are the 143rd and 144th of the 2016-17 campaign and the pair are two of 54 NBA players to have been assigned to the NBA D-League this season.

Tonight's game will tip-off at 7 PM with doors opening at 6 PM. Wednesday nights are the Drive's $2 Wednesdays presented by Meijer, featuring $2 GA Tickets, $2 Beer and Soda, $2 Popcorn. This game is also College Night where college students are able show their college ID at the door to get in to the game for FREE.

Check out the Grand Rapids Drive Statistics

• Discuss this story on the NBA G League message board...

NBA G League Stories from December 14, 2016


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central