Former Nuggets forward LaPhanso Ellis turns 45 today. Ellis was a member of the 1994 team that sent George Karl’s top seeded Supersonics packing in the first round of the playoffs. Ellis played six seasons in a Nuggets uniform, averaging 15.2 points per game and 7.8 rebounds per game.

Happy Birthday to The Phonz! #Nuggets pic.twitter.com/I6ahPyNGeD

— Denver Nuggets (@denvernuggets) May 5, 2015

Here’s a video of Ellis talking about that first round upset 21 years ago.