Monta Ellis Injury Update – Fantasy Impact
August 27, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Injuries, NBA News
Monta Ellis suffered a high ankle sprain and will need three months to recovery following his ankle surgery. Ellis is all but guaranteed to be out injured when the Golden State Warriors begin their 2008-09 season.
This is bad news for Ellis, especially considering that this forthcoming season was planned to be his breakout season. With Baron Davis gone to the Los Angeles Clippers, Ellis was expected to take over as the team’s starting point guard. Those plans, for now at least, will have to wait.
The players this could help next season are Marcus Williams and Marco Belinelli. Williams will likely start at point guard. The former New Jersey Nets player could begin next season off strong and should be able to produce a high amount of assists. If he plays well enough, Don Nelson may elect to keep him as the starter even once Ellis returns. Belinelli, who is coming off of a disappointing rookie season, also might get a chance to run some point guard.
Expect Ellis to be back somewhere around the first week of December if his rehab goes smoothly. Until then, you can remember his game by watching this Monta Ellis highlight video:
