Feb 15, 20 game highlights of laniers monta ellis vs jim hill high school at 2005 mhsaa basketball championships for more high school sports check out our website. Monta ellis player profile, indiana pacers, news, rumors, nba. See more ideas about basketball players, nba and sports. His combination of coordination and smoothness moving around the floor offers hope he could someday be about as good out in space as well. October 26, 1985 in jackson, mississippi us high school.
Steph curry and monta ellis had a special bond and that connection continued after the warriors traded monta to the milwaukee bucks in march 2012. See more ideas about basketball players, nba and golden state warriors. Monta ellis scored 27 points to help the indiana pacers beat the host oklahoma city thunder 10198 on friday night. Monta ellis sends love to steph curry for rocking jersey. High school basketballs leading scorer in every season since world war ii leaders include nfl great jim brown, mlb veteran tony clark and nba stars monta ellis and calvin murphy. Ellis attended lanier high school in jackson, mississippi. Why would he intentionally move into a bad neighborhood just to start trouble. Top 10 players who made the jump from high school to the. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. At saginaw high, he led the trojans to a state title in 2007. Anyone from chicago will recognize that handshake as the handshake of the street gang the gangster disciples or gdn. Monta was one of a record nine high school players taken in that draft and one of six taken in the second round. Get complete gamebygame stats for shooting guard monta ellis on espn.
Monta ellis information including teams, jersey numbers, championships won, awards, stats and everything about the nba player. It is absolutely hilarious to look at this, his best year of a year at that, at 26ppg on 56% ts, then declare it a wash to a 25 ppg, 57% ts career scorer, with one season for the record books, at 30 ppg scoring champ on 57. Onyeka okongwu has emerged due to his impact around the rim on both ends. Monta ellis profile and basic stats monta ellis information including teams, jersey numbers, championships won, awards, stats and everything about the nba player. But as green went through adolescence, high school, college and beyond, he was a. May 22, 2005 strengths physically, ellis has excellent size for the pg position at 63 and a good frame to put on more weight.
The san antonio spurs comprehensive 2020 nba trade deadline wishlist. As the post season all star games approach and speculation grows concerning which high school players will enter the draft, two guards appear destined to follow in the footsteps of sebastian telfair. Monta ellis downfall shows how hes one of the last of a dying nba breed. As a kid, his mother worked three jobs to make ends meet. Stephen jackson led the dubs in scoring with 26 points, jason richardson made his return from a 22game absence with 19 points and monta ellis came through in overtime, scoring nine of his 22. Golden state warriors, 2nd round 10th pick, 40th overall, 2005 nba draft. Monta ellis game by game stats and performance espn. Jan, 2011 vintage video of monta ellis of the golden state warriors back when he was playing in high school he dropped 72 points in one game. The 20 best high school pro basketball draftees of alltime. High school basketballs leading scorer in every season. With his long reach and feline instincts, the 6foot8 power forward made a habit of spiking basketballs out of the paint. Ellis is a deadeye shooter or at least as much as you can be as a high school player who can score from anywhere on the floor.
Ellis entered the 2005 nba draft directly after graduating from lanier high school in jackson, mississippi, where he was drafted with the 40th overall pick by the golden state warriors. Get the latest advanced stats for monta ellis on espn. Monta ellis pronounced montay, born october 26, 1985 is an american professional basketball player who plays the shooting guard and point guard positions for the golden state warriors of the nba. Last years nba most improved player, monta ellis of the golden state warriors, is a mississippi high school basketball legend. Monta ellis is an american professional basketball player who currently plays for the indiana pacers of the national basketball association nba. High school combo guard monta ellis appear to be locks as first round draft picks.
While he was again a bench player with the bucks, his minutes still remained relatively high and ellis still made large contributions to the team with his scoring ability. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about shooting guard monta ellis on espn. If you see your name among the ellis high school graduates, someone is looking for you. Monta ellis advanced stats nba player profile page from. He spent a few seasons each with the milwaukee bucks and dallas mavericks before signing with the indiana pacers in 2015. Monta ellis is an american professional basketball player for the indiana pacers of the national basketball association nba. Monta ellis hs basketball championship highlights youtube. He gets into the lane at the high school level whenever he pleases, elevating off one foot in the lane and hanging to finish fearlessly and.
What monta ellis told steph curry after trade from warriors to bucks originally appeared on nbc sports bay area steph curry and monta ellis had a special bond. The most entertaining former nba players turned commentators. Year event gp min fgm fga fg% 3pm 3pa 3p% ftm fta ft% trb ast stl blk. Golden state warriors guard stephen curry wore monta ellis throwback jersey to oracle arenas regularseason finale, to honor his former teammate.
Ellis high schoolellis junior high 1706 s monroe, ellis, kansas 67637 rated 4. There was nothing monta ellis could not do during the 200405 season while playing for lanier high school in mississippi. Ellis attended lanier high school in jackson where he was named parade magazine high school player of the year 2005 along with greg oden and a usa today allamerican his senior year. Monta ellis sends love to steph curry for rocking jersey to oracle finale. He can score from the three point line to right under the basket and everywhere in between. According to a book written about crowe, he was within five yards of ronald reagan when he was shot by john. Get the best deals on monta ellis nba original autographed items when you shop the largest online selection at. Ellis high school, ellis, kansas yearbook staff, ellis high school 1959 on. Basketball recruiting ellis, lanier prevail over south. High school basketballs leading scorer in every season since. Its an honor to even have people checking for you when you were drafted that low. Leading high school basketball scorers since world war ii. He has great elevation on his jump shot, and hits the 3 ball at a very good clip, especially in rhythm or off the dribble, but not so much on the catch and shoot think stevie francis in this aspect. These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
Football volleyball basketball wrestling cheerleading track. As a senior in 200405, ellis led lanier to its second state crown in four years, averaging 38. Comparing the gs warriors guards skillsets 0 of 10 as long as they share a back court, stephen curry and monta ellis will be compared to each other. City of ellis chamber of commerce ellis recreation commission. Warriors, bucks swap monta ellis for andrew bogut in 5player. He finishes at the rim very well and never got the calls he deserved when he was the man in golden state. Board of education district documents district office. Ellis usd 388 prioritizes the safety and health of our student, faculty, staff and public. Shot location data available for the 200001 through 201920 seasons. Get nba 201920 season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the shooting guard.
Westbrook is just this hyperfurious ragemonster that attacks the rim with indescribable power. Strongwilled, refuse to lose, monta ellis led his jackson, miss. Monta ellis have it all monta ellis on monta ellis. Check out monta ellis career offensive and defensive statistics advanced stats including ppg, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks as part of whatifsports free simmatchup basketball. Makur maker is entering the nba draft after the nba agreed to allow the 19yearold to be eligible although he was two credits short of graduating with his original 2019 high school class in. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. Forums news analysis trade checker teams players scores standings stats depth charts awards tickets odds. Monta ellis nba original autographed items for sale ebay. Schiele scored 870 points in 21 games with a high score of 69 points. Furthermore, hes a recognizable figure so even if he was caught in a minor crime, it would be humiliating. Monta ellis sends love to steph curry for rocking jersey to. Monta ellis amazing handshake message board basketball. In a recent conversation with slam, monta discussed a conversation he had with steph shortly after he was shipped. Check out the 20 best high school pro basketball draftees of alltime.
Monta ellis was born and raised in jackson, mississippi. Nba basketball news, rumors and fantasy advice from the experts at. He began playing during the 2005 season and last took the court during the 2016 campaign. Ellis made fourpoint plays in a win against the sacramento kings on january 26, 1988, becoming the first player in nba history to complete two four point plays in one game. And any opponent brave enough to slash into the lane of lanier high s defense had to contend with antwain ellis. Jalen green is the perfect g league prospect to take down the ncaa super prospect jalen green could change the way high school.
What monta ellis told steph curry after trade from warriors. His quickness allows him to split defenses and draw defenders. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. Mar 14, 2012 monta ellis was acquired by the milwaukee bucks, along with kwame brown. Jun 16, 2017 ellis has been suspended five games by the nba for a violation of the leagues antidrug policy, sam amico of fox sports ohio reports the nba announced the suspension in a press release friday. What monta ellis told steph curry after trade from. Monta ellis 5 star shooting guard for mississippi st on bulldogblitz. Why warriors stephen curry paid homage to monta ellis.
If you want to get all fancy and compare advanced stats, lou and monta both had a per of 18 last season, an. But as green went through adolescence, high school, college and beyond, he was a constant winner. Get the latest news, scores and stats on thescore app. Nba scores, standings, stats and blogs covering every player and team in the national basketball association. Nba drafts oneanddone rule could be going away sports. What happened to monta ellis s nba basketball career. Oct 07, 2007 last years nba most improved player, monta ellis of the golden state warriors, is a mississippi high school basketball legend. An undersized shooting guard 63 in shoes who has become a very talented combo only two years after leaving lanier high school for the nba draft. These kinds of accolades are bestowed upon players who average 38 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4.
Get the latest updated stats for shooting guard monta ellis on espn. Quick and high scoring nba shooting guard who played for the golden state warriors from 2005 to 2012. His main draw is the fact that hes an outstanding athlete, being extremely quick and smooth in the open floor with a dynamite first step. Golden state warriors stephen curry, left, and monta ellis share a laugh before handing out boxes of food and household items to more than 800 local families, thursday, dec. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. Alumni athletics academics staff library organizations student handbook student life weekly announcements student forms. Ellis entered the 2005 nba draft after graduating from lanier high school in jackson, mississippi, and the warriors drafted him in the second round. Now there is a chance that he was in a gang in high school but i doubt that as well. Job opportunities employee handbook professional staff developement salary schedules.
Monta likes to take shots where he can spin around and contort his body to get the ball into the hoop for an acrobatic layup. Staff library students student handbook weekly announcement. Draftexpress monta ellis nba draft scouting report. Warriors, bucks swap monta ellis for andrew bogut in 5player trade the golden state warriors and milwaukee bucks have reportedly agreed to a trade that would see monta ellis exchanged for andrew. Monta ellis is a 62, 160pound shooting guard from jackson, ms. He also holds italian citizenship, and has played for the italian national team at eurobasket 20. Get the latest news, stats and more about monta ellis on. An official ranking of all 44 nba players drafted out of. Monta ellis bio, age, net worth, wife, number, career. He attended lanier high school in jackson, mississippi, where he was a mcdonalds allamerican and firstteam parade allamerican. Monta ellis national and high school stats, indiana pacers. Due to concerns with the possible risk associated with covid19, ellis usd 388 will be shutting down tomorrow, monday, march 16, through march 29. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from ellis high schoolin ellis, kansas.