Monta Ellis SG/PG (2005)

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Monta Ellis(#8) Height: 6-3 Weight: 175 lbs. Position: Shooting Guard and Point Guard Born: October 26, 1985 in Jackson, Mississippi Age Drafted: 20 College:  Source: Basketball Reference

Strengths

Very quick combo guard with a very good handle and at times the ability to find the open man, although not a true distributor (4.8 apg vs 2.8 turnover). Ellis is deadly when he has momentum towards the basket or open looks from midrange. Thrives in pick and roll and pick and pop situations he can score in a variety of ways as illustrated by his 19 ppg career average and a high of 25.5 (9 consecutive year of at least 16.5 ppg). Best at SG and although not a great individual defender he does have great hands that have led to 5 finshes on the top 10 leader board for steals with a career average of 1.7. Strong mid range game and solid at the FT line (.773). Does a good job of getting to the FT line (4.6 attempts per game for career).

Weaknesses

Is an average at best defender and his his lack of weight /strength can cause issues and is best paired with a bigger PG. Is a below average three point shooter (.314) yet still attempts almost 3 per game for career, part of a larger trend where he tends to dominate the ball offensively and at times display bad shot selection. Okay on the glass for his size but is average at best for his position. Despite quickness is not an amazing athlete and lacks strength to finish plays at the rim consistently, although he will get there. Came into the league very raw...

Notes

2006-07 Most Improved Player, 2005 McDonald's All American, 5 time player of the week.

Current Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK	QCK	STR	JMP	STA
2	2.5	3.5	1.5	2.5	1.5	1	1	1	1	1	1	4.5	1.5	3.5	4

Potential Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK
4	4	4	3	4	2.5	1	2	1	3	4	1

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