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Monta Ellis Picture – Career Ending Injury?

Stephen Kersey — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:44:59 +0000

It may be a while before we see Monta Ellis sky once again.

Rumors are swirling around the internet that Monta Ellis may have suffered a career-ending injury. While the Golden State Warriors are saying that Ellis should be back in three months, he may be sidelined much longer.

The aspect of Ellis’ injury that is the torn deltoid muscle. That is a muscle that is rarely torn during basketball play. For that reason, there isn’t a long list of players who have successfully returned from such an injury.

Ellis recently admitted to the Warriors regarding how he got hurt. At first, Ellis said he got hurt playing basketball in Mississippi. But when the Warriors got word that Ellis had scrapes and scratches all over his legs, it made Chris Mullin and the rest of the staff wonder what the truth was.

While the media hasn’t gotten wind of how Ellis actually got hurt, rumors have pointed to either a motorcycle accident or a skydiving accident being two of the more likely scenarios. To tear the deltoid muscle, a violent impact needs to be made.

Keep an eye on Ellis and see if he is showing any signs of progress over the next month. If he doesn’t, it might be best to avoid him in upcoming fantasy basketball drafts. If the rumors are true, Ellis could very well be out for the season and possibly his career.

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Monta Ellis Injury Update – Fantasy Impact

Stephen Kersey — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:54:23 +0000

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:

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Monta Ellis Stays with Warriors – Impact

Stephen Kersey — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:06:26 +0000

Monta Ellis re-signed with the Golden State Warriors on Thursday for a deal that is believed to be worth $67 million over six years. Ellis has gone from a second round pick to one of the most exciting guards in the NBA.

With Baron Davis signing with the Los Angeles Clippers, Ellis will likely shift over to point guard for the Warriors. If Ellis plays big minutes and is able to up his assists, he could be a top flight fantasy basketball player for the 2008-09 season. However, be sure to see how he transitions to point guard. It’s a lot easier to play shooting guard next to Davis than to lead the show.

If Ellis is able to make a successful transition to point guard, he’s a player who could average 20 points and six assists per night. His stats would be comparable to Tony Parker with more rebounds and more steals.

Monta Ellis, Golden State Warriors

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