Ellis... to the SWISH!

by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 1, 2007 5:34 PM PST in Links

GSoM friend Preetom Bhattacharya recently dropped an article on Monta Ellis for SWISH Magazine. Check it out:

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Special thanks to Pree for getting us permission to post it up.

Ellis to the Rim is having a breakout season, but how good do you think he'll be next year? Predict his numbers in the comments.

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i think

19 points, 4 rebounds, 5.5 assist, 1.5+ steals six man of the year

by CatchAndShoot on Mar 1, 2007 6:30 PM PST reply actions

6th man?

I think the award would have to go to Ben Gordon or Leandro Barbosa, plus i don't think Ellis is eligable.

Anyway, great article, Pree!

by bradyk2 on Mar 1, 2007 6:57 PM PST reply actions

only 16 points

next year?

by travisl212 on Mar 3, 2007 12:21 AM PST up reply actions

is still just a kid! he's naturally talented and will put up good #'s, but he still has a looooot to learn! it might seem like he's as cool and saavy as a veteran PG, but sometimes i think he needs a little bit more attitude! i don't want another JAMISON, who didn't show any emotion in his game until he was practically out the door!

my prediction is 16PPG, 5.5APG, 4RPG, 3TOPG

GO WARRIORS!!!

by scottiepimppen on Mar 1, 2007 8:04 PM PST reply actions

only 16 points

next year?

by travisl212 on Mar 3, 2007 12:21 AM PST up reply actions

i think

monta's going to blow up next year, ala Deron Williams. b/c i'm hoping/praying that Mully makes a move to get Baron out the door, get some bigs back in exchange (i know i know...never trade big for small, but maybe we can find a taker) and move monta to the starting PG. if he can become a true point, that also has that nasty scoring instinct, the dubs would be sick.

perfect world we somehow send out foyle+baron and get back quality big men and a solid back up point.

MAKE IT HAPPEN MULLY.

jusgo

by tobin on Mar 1, 2007 9:59 PM PST reply actions

monta...

is a great talent...but, he really needs to add the 3 ball to his arsenal to get to the next level. seriously, if the guy could knock down a couple threes per game he would average 20 easy.

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

by OaktownFunk on Mar 1, 2007 11:41 PM PST reply actions

I think that should be worked on in the off-season

and gradually developed. For now, he really shouldn't be shooting jumpers. Sure, he had a wide-open game winner, but he is a mediocre shooter.

by Zorgon on Mar 2, 2007 4:52 AM PST up reply actions

That's just plain wrong.

Ellis is one of the best shooters on the team, period.

by GameSix on Mar 2, 2007 7:58 AM PST up reply actions

Totally agree

Ellis is money anywhere inside the arch. The 3 ball is just a little out of his range right now. He makes that elbow jumper look like a free throw...

by EternalWarriorsOptimist on Mar 2, 2007 8:49 AM PST up reply actions

haha

the elbow is at the free throw line

by travisl212 on Mar 3, 2007 12:22 AM PST up reply actions

Reading

comprehension

by GameSix on Mar 8, 2007 7:02 AM PST up reply actions

Warriors VETERAN CENTER

That's right!

I like how the article sterted with, "It all started with Mike Dunleavy, Jr." It made me go whoh, he's relating a poor draft to Ellis somehow? Then I just realized it was a rebound. LOL.

by Zorgon on Mar 2, 2007 4:51 AM PST reply actions

monta

a bright spot on an otherwise disappointing season. Monta, keep fightin hard. Keep ya head up, and stay in the bay!

Warriors fan 4 life!

by tadams1080 on Mar 2, 2007 8:58 AM PST reply actions

i expect

monta to sure up his 3 point shot a bit more, and make his mid range jumper even more deadly. players are usually developed by their 3rd year so i wouldn't be surprised if he averaged 21 or 22 points and 5 or 6 assists.