Get the latest news, stats and more about monta ellis on. Football volleyball basketball wrestling cheerleading track. Draftexpress monta ellis nba draft scouting report. Golden state warriors guard stephen curry wore monta ellis throwback jersey to oracle arenas regularseason finale, to honor his former teammate.
Get nba 201920 season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the shooting guard. What happened to monta ellis s nba basketball career. Check out the 20 best high school pro basketball draftees of alltime. Monta ellis sends love to steph curry for rocking jersey to oracle finale. At saginaw high, he led the trojans to a state title in 2007. See more ideas about basketball players, nba and golden state warriors. 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. Westbrook is just this hyperfurious ragemonster that attacks the rim with indescribable power. The 20 best high school pro basketball draftees of alltime.
He attended lanier high school in jackson, mississippi, where he was a mcdonalds allamerican and firstteam parade allamerican. Nba scores, standings, stats and blogs covering every player and team in the national basketball association. Due to concerns with the possible risk associated with covid19, ellis usd 388 will be shutting down tomorrow, monday, march 16, through march 29. He finishes at the rim very well and never got the calls he deserved when he was the man in golden state. High school basketballs leading scorer in every season since. 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. And any opponent brave enough to slash into the lane of lanier highs defense had to contend with antwain ellis. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Monta ellis downfall shows how hes one of the last of a dying nba breed.
Monta ellis is a 62, 160pound shooting guard from jackson, ms. 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. 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. Monta ellis advanced stats nba player profile page from. High school basketballs leading scorer in every season. 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. Get complete gamebygame stats for shooting guard monta ellis on espn.
Job opportunities employee handbook professional staff developement salary schedules. Mar 14, 2012 monta ellis was acquired by the milwaukee bucks, along with kwame brown. These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. Now there is a chance that he was in a gang in high school but i doubt that as well. Ellis entered the 2005 nba draft after graduating from lanier high school in jackson, mississippi, and the warriors drafted him in the second round. Strongwilled, refuse to lose, monta ellis led his jackson, miss. Quick and high scoring nba shooting guard who played for the golden state warriors from 2005 to 2012. What monta ellis told steph curry after trade from warriors. Shot location data available for the 200001 through 201920 seasons. Monta ellis scored 27 points to help the indiana pacers beat the host oklahoma city thunder 10198 on friday night. Monta ellis nba original autographed items for sale ebay. 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.
These kinds of accolades are bestowed upon players who average 38 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4. Ellis high schoolellis junior high 1706 s monroe, ellis, kansas 67637 rated 4. Get the latest news, scores and stats on thescore app. 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. Oct 07, 2007 last years nba most improved player, monta ellis of the golden state warriors, is a mississippi high school basketball legend.
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. 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. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. Last years nba most improved player, monta ellis of the golden state warriors, is a mississippi high school basketball legend. Furthermore, hes a recognizable figure so even if he was caught in a minor crime, it would be humiliating. But as green went through adolescence, high school, college and beyond, he was a constant winner.
Schiele scored 870 points in 21 games with a high score of 69 points. An official ranking of all 44 nba players drafted out of. Monta ellis have it all monta ellis on monta ellis. High school combo guard monta ellis appear to be locks as first round draft picks. Forums news analysis trade checker teams players scores standings stats depth charts awards tickets odds. Ellis high school, ellis, kansas yearbook staff, ellis high school 1959 on.
Warriors, bucks swap monta ellis for andrew bogut in 5player. Monta ellis was born and raised in jackson, mississippi. Year event gp min fgm fga fg% 3pm 3pa 3p% ftm fta ft% trb ast stl blk. As a kid, his mother worked three jobs to make ends meet. Nba drafts oneanddone rule could be going away sports. Top 10 players who made the jump from high school to the. There was nothing monta ellis could not do during the 200405 season while playing for lanier high school in mississippi. Alumni athletics academics staff library organizations student handbook student life weekly announcements student forms. Monta ellis is an american professional basketball player who currently plays for the indiana pacers of the national basketball association nba. Mar 03, 2019 taking a look at the views on oneanddone, former cases of preptopro players and what a potential change to the nbas age eligibility rule could mean for the league, the ncaa and potential pros. Why warriors stephen curry paid homage to monta ellis. Onyeka okongwu has emerged due to his impact around the rim on both ends. 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.
He can score from the three point line to right under the basket and everywhere in between. 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. If you see your name among the ellis high school graduates, someone is looking for you. City of ellis chamber of commerce ellis recreation commission. Get the best deals on monta ellis nba original autographed items when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. His quickness allows him to split defenses and draw defenders. If you want to get all fancy and compare advanced stats, lou and monta both had a per of 18 last season, an.
Basketball recruiting ellis, lanier prevail over south. 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. 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. Monta ellis profile and basic stats monta ellis information including teams, jersey numbers, championships won, awards, stats and everything about the nba player. Monta ellis hs basketball championship highlights youtube. Anyone from chicago will recognize that handshake as the handshake of the street gang the gangster disciples or gdn. The most entertaining former nba players turned commentators. He also holds italian citizenship, and has played for the italian national team at eurobasket 20. 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. Leading high school basketball scorers since world war ii. Monta ellis sends love to steph curry for rocking jersey to. 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. Nba basketball news, rumors and fantasy advice from the experts at.
He spent a few seasons each with the milwaukee bucks and dallas mavericks before signing with the indiana pacers in 2015. The san antonio spurs comprehensive 2020 nba trade deadline wishlist. See more ideas about basketball players, nba and sports. Monta ellis is an american professional basketball player for the indiana pacers of the national basketball association nba. Why would he intentionally move into a bad neighborhood just to start trouble. As a senior in 200405, ellis led lanier to its second state crown in four years, averaging 38.
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. Jalen green is the perfect g league prospect to take down the ncaa super prospect jalen green could change the way high school. He began playing during the 2005 season and last took the court during the 2016 campaign. 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. 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. With his long reach and feline instincts, the 6foot8 power forward made a habit of spiking basketballs out of the paint. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about shooting guard monta ellis on espn.
October 26, 1985 in jackson, mississippi us high school. 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 amazing handshake message board basketball. May 22, 2005 strengths physically, ellis has excellent size for the pg position at 63 and a good frame to put on more weight. Monta ellis game by game stats and performance espn. Ellis usd 388 prioritizes the safety and health of our student, faculty, staff and public. Get the latest advanced stats for monta ellis on espn. Get the latest updated stats for shooting guard monta ellis on espn. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits.
But as green went through adolescence, high school, college and beyond, he was a. Monta ellis information including teams, jersey numbers, championships won, awards, stats and everything about the nba player. 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. 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. Board of education district documents district office. Ellis attended lanier high school in jackson, mississippi. Its an honor to even have people checking for you when you were drafted that low. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from ellis high schoolin ellis, kansas. In a recent conversation with slam, monta discussed a conversation he had with steph shortly after he was shipped. I really didnt have a childhood as a boy growing up in a turbulent world, ellis found peace on the water.
And any opponent brave enough to slash into the lane of lanier high s defense had to contend with antwain ellis. What monta ellis told steph curry after trade from. Monta was one of a record nine high school players taken in that draft and one of six taken in the second round. His combination of coordination and smoothness moving around the floor offers hope he could someday be about as good out in space as well. Monta ellis 5 star shooting guard for mississippi st on bulldogblitz.