Open Letter To Monta Ellis

by SinceRunTMC760 on Sep 6, 2008 10:44 AM PDT

After all that has transpired this off-season I think signing you was the only thing that gave me solace. You as in Monta Ellis. After a couple of years of blowing everyone away in practice and shining while Mr. Bad Shot Baron was on the bench we gave you one of the highest pay raises in league history. It came with great distaste to hear you hurt yourself playing pick-up basketball back home in Jackson. It sounds like a serious injury, one that few athletes suffer while playing ball. And I've heard all the whispers concerning the nature of your injury, and whether or not you've been truthful.

You'd never lie to us because we believe so much in you. It would be like lying to your mother except to millions of caring fans. You'd never carelessly careen your motorcycle into another object, damaging your livelihood, reputation, career and ankle. Not Monta Ellis. I know for a fact if I signed a 66 million dollar deal I'd never risk such a lofty status amongst the world of sport. I wouldn't even get on a motorcycle wearing my 290$ Hardwood Classics 2007 Monta Jersey because I'd be affaid to damage my investment. If you really think about it that's what you are Monta: an investment.

Your responsibility is so great in carrying this franchise that I know you'd never act so foolish to throw it all away. Your contract is predicated by fan interaction so in a way your livelihood is forever linked to us. You play in front of the most loyal, patient fans in all of sports, and adversely you should feel lucky to do what you love and have four months off a year while making the same income as the GNP of a third world nation. It's because without the fans athletes are nothing, and that's why I know you'd never lie to us

Right?

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!

Tweet Comment 9 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

Well....

He did, and he should pay dearly for it. We fans are shelling out major duckets for tix to games and hoping for a good season. Now, because Monta did not think, the team and the fans will suffer. Monta, you have to realize that you were in a very good position and your teammates and fans were depending on you. You may not care about us the fans, but I hope your peers/teammates give you isht for possibly costing the team the season. I understand you’re young but being paid the amount you were given and, having great expectations placed on you, you’ve got to know better.

by Hayward's Finest on Sep 6, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions

Dang.

by Tony.psd on Sep 6, 2008 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Dayum

This is spot on. While you (Monta) make “the same income as the GNP of a third world nation,” I’m just a hard working dude, and I spend my hard earned money to see you play. I’d hate to be like Former Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Said Al-Sahaf, aka Baghdad Bob, and say, “everything is fine, there are no problems with this situation, we are happy with our team’s offseason, season ticket holders are happier than ever, we all hope you get better soon and we love you Monta1!uno. While this isht pisses me the fark off, the worst aspect to it is that there is no positive answer to either side. We have to play the cards we’ve been dealt.
”http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/9695/baghdadbobyb8.gif"/>