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Jay Williams’ Last Ride: What did you learn, Monta Ellis?

  By John Nguyen
09.6.2008 - Updated on 09.6.2008
Apparently nothing.

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It’s sad to see a stud’s career end. Torn deltoid ligament? With scrapes and a high ankle sprain? I don’t care what the papers say. His career is over. And he lied. You don’t mess your leg that bad in a pick-up basketball game. 3 months recovery time? Try never. Even if he does come back, he’ll be lucky to average 10 points. 6/$66 million for that?

So what to do now GState fans? Do you void his contract? Buy him out? Well…here’s the thing; he lied. He was in a prohibitive activity. Owner Cohan can easily void Monta Ellis’ newly minted 6 year/$66 million dollar deal because there is no insurance coverage for prohibitive activity. Cohan doesn’t even have to buy him out. Also he has to consider that Ellis will never be the same EVER AGAIN. Yep, he’ll never be the same. Ever.

What to do now? From what I learned during the Jay Williams’ accident, you do not hope he comes back because most of his talent is gone. It’s just wishful thinking. I would think twice about buying him out because it counts against the cap.

If other rumors are true, they can officially pursue Kirk Hinrich. But why do that? You’re trying to replace Monta Ellis’ scoring and explosiveness, remember? Hinrich doesn’t bring either.

I would void the deal and present the 6/$66 million deal to Ben Gordon. Yes, he’s a restricted free agent combo guard, but he’s still there currently unsigned being presented with a 6/$59 million that he’s not too thrilled about from Chicago. He’s a proven clutch 20+ppg scorer unless you want to tank this season and hope to get a top 3 pick and use the money to pursue Joe Johnson. Just suggestions.

How unfortunate Monta. What were you thinking? You didn’t learn anything?

Apparently not.

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6 Comments: Jay Williams’ Last Ride: What did you learn, Monta Ellis?

Posted by
Nick D
on 10.29.2008		 You’re exaggerating this. Jay Williams did alot more in his accident than tear his ankle. I’ve never heard of a career ending ankle injury. .
Posted by
J.Nguyen
on 10.17.2008		 Your career should end as a poster. Don’t know why you brought up Big Ben..He plays football not basketball, twit. UPDATE: now GS management is thinking about voiding his deal and THEY SHOULD. He’s completely not worth the money any more. Overpaid combo guard. .
Posted by

on 09.9.2008		 Your career as a sports writer should be over. The last pro who had a motorcycle accident was Big Ben in Pittsburgh.. That kid is still alright.. .
Posted by

on 09.9.2008		 this is a bunch of crap monta is monta he grew up in the ghetto I think he can handle a little pain his career isn’t over, it’s just starting, he’s got a great future ahead of him, comparible to Allen iverson .
Posted by
baycal92510
on 09.7.2008		 I think it’s a little early to say NEVER. It’s six weeks of immobility not six months. HE’ll be fine and has a past of quick healing. We won’t be making the playoffs this year but that’s ok with such a young team. I do think he should be not paid for any games he misses from this injury. That’s only fair. .
Posted by
TEMPY
on 09.6.2008		 IT HURTS TO HEAR THIS, IT REALLY DOES. MONTA WAS GONNA BE AN ALLSTAR THIS YEAR, HE WAS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE PLAYERS. THAT SO SAD THAT HE’L NEVER BE THE SAME .

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