Monta Ellis Best Pick Of 2005 Draft?

by The Bimbo Coles Experience on Mar 12, 2008 6:08 PM PDT

OK, take a deep breath. This sentence fragment doesn't imply Monta is the best player drafted in 2005. What it implies is that as the 40th overall pick, Monta represents the best move, luck notwithstanding, of any nba organization that draft day. What am i basing this statement on? Let's take a look at his player efficiency, the de facto means of rating a player's overall impact on the game.

As of today (prior to tonights matchup against a Bosh-less Toronto), Monslay's EFF is a butterscotch, maraschino cherry diamond +19.74. Guess who's got him beat from that draft class? Exactly THREE players! Whom, you ask? #10 pick Andrew Bynum (leading by a paltry 2.12), #4 Chris Paul (currently ranked 4th in EFF at 27.5), and #3 Deron Williams (at 22.31). Not bad for a skinny "6'3" kid straight out of high school.

Of course, player efficiency isn't necessarily the golden ratio of player assessment, but I'll leave further analysis to the more mathematically inclined.

(authors note: Monslay? that's the best nickname i've heard yet. we need to seriously put some time into this!)

This FanPost is a submission from a member of the mighty Golden State of Mind community. While we're all here to throw up that W, these words do not necessarily reflect the views of the GSoM Crew. Still, chances are the preceding post is Unstoppable Baby!

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Von Wafer is the best pick..

by saintdee on Mar 12, 2008 6:12 PM PDT reply actions

eh

Ryan Gomes helped the Celtics get KG, does that make him more valuable? haha

by faybo on Mar 12, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions

interesting...

well it definately was a good move...no denying that. especially when you realize people were hesitent to draft Monslay (I like that!) because of his knees, and they really haven't been an issue...

by bradyk2 on Mar 12, 2008 11:21 PM PDT reply actions

Hmm...

Well, I am a sucker for those surprise 2nd rounders (Gilbert, Millsap, Boozer, Rashard Lewis...) but it's pretty hard to argue with CP3 with what NOH are doing this year. Monta was definitely the best bargain if you factor in draft position.

On a related note, I'm kind of surprised to see how many 2nd rounder from that year are contributing in the league. I didn't expect that many of those guys to pan out.

by olympicmike on Mar 12, 2008 11:33 PM PDT reply actions

here you go...

http://goldenstateofmind.com/story/2008/2/27/13117/9101

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 13, 2008 12:03 AM PDT reply actions

well ya duh

Getting the 4th best player in the draft at #40 is a better move than getting the best player at #4 (I consider Paul better than Bynum, regardless of this year's stats).

It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Mar 13, 2008 12:56 AM PDT reply actions