Ellis Says Warriors Would Have Won Four Titles
Monta Ellis, who enjoyed his peak years with Golden State, asserts that swapping him for Stephen Curry would have yielded the same championship success for the Warriors, a claim that has sparked debate about his role in the franchise’s dynasty. Off the court, Ellis has taken on a front-office role as the general manager of Alcorn State’s men's basketball team, a move the former star discusses openly alongside the reception to his controversial comments.
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About Monta Ellis
Monta Jerome Ellis is an American former professional basketball player. Ellis attended Lanier High School in Jackson, Mississippi, where he was a McDonald's All-American and first-team Parade All-American. He entered the NBA directly out of high school, being drafted with the 40th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors in the 2005 NBA draft. In 2007, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player. During his career Ellis was one of the best scorers in the league, averaging close to 25 points per game on two occasions.
Everything about Monta Ellis →- Occupation
- basketball player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- October 26, 1985