Catching Up With: Wayne Ellington Posted Dec 25, 2014 When Kobe Bryant was sidelined for the Lakers game against league-leading Golden State on Tuesday, Wayne Ellington stepped into the starting lineup and played a part in one of the biggest upsets of the NBA season. Ellington has had success as a reserve contributor in his first season in Los Angeles -- and fifth pro season overall -- but is coping with the devastating loss of his father last month. (Inside Carolina)