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Monta Ellis Best Pick Of 2005 Draft?

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  

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  

i don't think there's anyone anywhere
who considers bynum a better player than paul so it's gravy

by flipgatey3 on Mar 14, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nicknames...
"Montastic" or "The Quickness"

by BALLINelli on Mar 13, 2008 11:29 AM PDT reply actions  

The
Mississippi Bullet
Pray for the guy

by B Randon on Mar 13, 2008 12:55 PM PDT reply actions  

I call him
Speedy GONE-ELLIS

copyright WARRIORGIRL 2008

"We're educated in the Bay Area."-- My momma's other Big Daddy: Baron Davis

by warriorgirl on Mar 14, 2008 12:19 AM PDT reply actions  

I call him
Money-tay.

copyright SSMOKINJOE 2008

I pray i never have to use a gun again.

by ssmokinjoe on Mar 14, 2008 5:31 AM PDT reply actions  

I got
The Full Monta.

Monslay is alright but it sounds kind of French, thus not too cool (sorry MP2).

Diggin' Montastic.


then we will fight in the shade.

by Swamp Thing on Mar 14, 2008 11:00 AM PDT reply actions  

umm...
I call him Monta.
My name is Henry. I'm currently a sophomore of Lincoln High School in San Francisco. 100% American Born Chinese, half man - half asleep.

by CatchAndShoot on Mar 16, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

heard Fitz
call him Mississlippery. Not bad.

Let's Go Oakland! Gas, Brake, Dip.

by OaktownFunk on Mar 17, 2008 10:56 PM PDT reply actions  

I just call him
"Ellis to the rim!!"

ever since that day when he made Barbosa eat it in the face.

sarunas is my father

by williedillssf on Mar 19, 2008 4:27 PM PDT reply actions  

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