How Golden State survives without Monta Ellis
The Warriors are over. This is a killer in the competitive western conference How Golden State survives without Monta Ellis
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In July, Ellis received a well-deserved pay raise, signing a six-year, $66 million dollar extension with Golden State. The plan was for Ellis to take the starting table-setter reins from Davis, who joined the Los Angeles Clippers as a free agent. With the one-spot secure, the Warriors then brought-in Corey Maggette and re-signed Andris Biedris. Ellis, Biedris, Maggette, and Stephen Jackson were dubbed the foundation of a playoff calibre team ...
 Baron Davis is long gone. And now his replacement is gone for three months, too. ESPN is reporting Golden State Warrior Monta Ellis is out until at least November after spraining his right ankle during training in Mississippi.
Ellis was scheduled to undergo surgery on his left ankle in Alabama on Wednesday, according to team sources, after he informed the club late last week that he had injured himself working out. More specifics about how Ellis sustained the injury were not immediately available. (ESPN) In July, Ellis received a well-deserved pay raise, signing a six-year, $66 million dollar extension with Golden State. The plan was for Ellis to take the starting table-setter reins from Davis, who joined the Los Angeles Clippers as a free agent. With the one-spot secure, the Warriors then brought-in Corey Maggette and re-signed Andris Biedris. Ellis, Biedris, Maggette, and Stephen Jackson were dubbed the foundation of a playoff calibre team. Time for plan B: Marcus Williams. Over the summer, the Warriors acquired the southpaw from the Nets as insurance in case Davis and Ellis both signed elsewhere. Williams, a former blue-chip prospect, will fill-in for Ellis. New Jersey’s one-time heir apparent for Jason Kidd fell out of favour because of poor conditioning and an apathetic attitude. He could finally get his opportunity. If focused, he has the talent to hold the fort until Ellis returns and keep Golden State in the playoffs. No Davis. No Ellis (temporarily). No major problem -if Williams starts fulfilling his potential. Will Ellis' injury ruin the Warriors' season? Get at us in the comment box below and return to HoopsVibe The Blog for more NBA tidbits. Photo courtesy of Bright Like Neon.
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Williams is a poor substitute for Ellis. Some combination of Jackson at point/wing, with more opportunities for Belinelli, 'Buike and possibly even Randolph will be necessary to shoulder initiating the offense. I don't doubt the team's ability to run their half court offense but without Ellis, the fast break is gone. report abuse
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Gotta disagree, the point is Williams, if he gets it together, can sub for Ellis in the short term. I agree though that their fast break will take a hit report abuse
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williams doesnt even seem that he likes basketball... c-mon that guy is crap. rather have marco bellinelli start than him and thats a stretch report abuse
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No offense you guys but he's set to return in November which around the time when the season starts. report abuse
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Actually, it seems like he'll miss the first month of the season? That was the report yesterday. Thanks for reading! report abuse
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