Professional Career
Ebanks declared for the 2010 NBA Draft, and was selected 43rd overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. He was signed on August 12, 2010. On December 27, 2010, the Los Angeles Lakers assigned Ebanks to the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA D-League. On January 8, 2011, the Lakers recalled Ebanks from the Jam as a result of an injury sustained by Matt Barnes. In February 2011, Ebanks fractured his leg while practicing before a game in Memphis.
On December 23, 2011 and in his sophomore season in the NBA, Ebanks was announced the starting small forward, in place of Matt Barnes, by new Laker coach Mike Brown. In his first game as a starter, Ebanks had 8 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists, against the Chicago Bulls In his sophomore season, he averaged 4 points in 16.5 minutes per game. He also played 12 of 24 games as a starter.
On August 13, 2012, Ebanks was re-signed by the Lakers to a one-year deal worth approximately $1 million.
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