Comments on: Monta Ellis out 1 to 2 weeks

By: BigGreen

BigGreen — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:10:01 +0000

I think he just needs to take it easy for now, I would not rush back at all if I were him, what we need to do is try to keep our roster together for as long as we can so we can get some continuity on our team. With Baron Leaving, it really shook things up even though I do like Corey, but he is sometimey just like baron in My opinion, but Baron is a much better leader

By: sartre

sartre — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:57:32 +0000

I wonder Seer if you had the same quality and quantity of expert treatment for your injury? What I found encouraging is that Monta showed himself at times capable of the old explosiveness. That suggested to me that it might be more a matter of time for him to be consistently at that level again, or something close enough to it. The guy still displays a lot of energy and quickness out there.

By: Ewok

Ewok — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:48:54 +0000

Let me add this about Monta,

Next year, he will back to his normal old self.

Problem is, He is now more injury prone. But I am a firm believer that performance is 85 percent mental and 15 percent physical.

The Warriors were never together as a team in full capacity and potential.

This guy is tough.

By: Ewok

Ewok — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:45:54 +0000

I think this is just a precautionary measure.

TLC has to be applied to this situation for the simple fact that Monta represents an investment of 65 million dollars/six years.

So if there is a slight pain in there, have it looked. Just like the military days, When in doubt, salute.

By: Warrior Streak

Warrior Streak — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:48:58 +0000

Yeah Seer, but you’re not an athlete with professional trainers, the best doctors, attentention, etc. Ellis has big trade value as indicated by inquiries. He’s already getting better. He’ll hit his stride next year.

By: the Seer

the Seer — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:18:27 +0000

Monte will never be the same player..I had that ankle surgery ten years ago and my ankle still gets stiff all the time..Trade him during the off season if you can get anything for him..He will never get that first step back..

By: Golden Gate Bias

Golden Gate Bias — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:41:23 +0000

[...] Thompson believes that Marco Belinelli will start in Ellis’ place but it is also a possibility that C.J. Watson or Anthony Randolph could start as [...]

By: MountainJim

MountainJim — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:58:11 +0000

Monta’s back? I must be reading the blog entry wrong.

By: Mike W.

Mike W. — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:45:09 +0000

Mike in Atl: Are you suggesting that although Marcus has criticized the performance of others, he should never be criticized? It looks that way, and it’s not too logical. I’ve criticized Marcus at times, and I’ve complimented him at times. You (and he) might as well get used to it. If I were a Marcus hater, I wouldn’t bother to read this blog. Actually, I wish he’d post more often because his stuff (with the occasional exception) is generally informative.

By: Mike in Atl

Mike in Atl — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:34:37 +0000

Marcus,

Monta’s back so, as I promised, I have returned as well. Unfortunately the damage done to our record (20-36) as I write this, is too substantial to have a meaningful “Playoff run” conversation. So lets look the near future.

1st though let me say, I’ve been reading a lot of Marcus hating posts and that needs to stop. It’s one thing to criticize a writer for editorial content, but not his blog. Warriors fans stop addressing your anger at Marcus and pick on…CHRIS COHAN. Find his email address and bug the heck out of him.

One more thing, can you go back to the format of answering short questions from fans the way it was on hoopshype?

Ok, now looking at the current roster it looks like PG is the biggest hole. AB isn’t going anywhere because he’s good. He’s not great because he can’t score and never will avg 20+ but he gets boards and Turiaf flat out doesnt. With AR and BW at the 4 one will still long term, and Monta and Jackson are Warriors. So crawford will be gone, next year or after the contract expires so we need a PG. I’ve seen Rubio, but I like Jennings. This dude is special. Almost BD special, just too light. When you get a chance please let me know what you think about him.