Comments on: Ellis’ Contract Won’t Be Voided http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/2009/04/14/contract-wont-be-voided/ with Marcus Thompson Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:36:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: the Seer http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/2009/04/14/contract-wont-be-voided/comment-page-1/#comment-20552 the Seer Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:23:24 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/?p=1176#comment-20552 Does anyone beside me get a little unnerved when they mentioned Monte Ellis as our franchise player??? He will never be a franchise player because he doesn't and never will have an all around game..Unless he decides that he wants to play defense and stop moping around and get his attitude straight..The other thing is he shows zero leadership qualities, so please, he is a very nice player and lets leave it at that..he doesn't need anymore pressure.. Does anyone beside me get a little unnerved when they mentioned Monte Ellis as our franchise player???
He will never be a franchise player because he doesn’t and never will have an all around game..Unless he decides that he wants to play defense and stop moping around and get his attitude straight..The other thing is he shows zero leadership qualities, so please, he is a very nice player and lets leave it at that..he doesn’t need anymore pressure..

]]> By: the Seer http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/2009/04/14/contract-wont-be-voided/comment-page-1/#comment-20551 the Seer Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:18:54 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/?p=1176#comment-20551 By the way A's the ping pong balls make tanking stupid and a thing of the past, so get real..I can agree with Nelly tanking and not coaching games and being disinterested, but the players never gave up, a tribute to their heart.. Lets draft the freshman point guard from Memphis if he is available..He was almost as good as Derrick Rose..If he is there when we pick, take him for sure.. By the way A’s the ping pong balls make tanking stupid and a thing of the past, so get real..I can agree with Nelly tanking and not coaching games and being disinterested, but the players never gave up, a tribute to their heart..

Lets draft the freshman point guard from Memphis if he is available..He was almost as good as Derrick Rose..If he is there when we pick, take him for sure..

]]> By: the Seer http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/2009/04/14/contract-wont-be-voided/comment-page-1/#comment-20550 the Seer Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:15:17 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/?p=1176#comment-20550 A's in 2009, Whatever your smoking, its making you hallucinate..The Warriors play zero defense, how could they be close to winning 50 games?? They don't consistently rebound well..They haven't had an all star since Latrell Sprewell and that won't change for a couple of years..Other than Turiaf, they are incredibly soft..They are much closer to 35-40 wins that 50..Lets try to deal with simple reality here..You don't win 50 when you give up the most points in the NBA, period.. A’s in 2009,

Whatever your smoking, its making you hallucinate..The Warriors play zero defense, how could they be close to winning 50 games?? They don’t consistently rebound well..They haven’t had an all star since Latrell Sprewell and that won’t change for a couple of years..Other than Turiaf, they are incredibly soft..They are much closer to 35-40 wins that 50..Lets try to deal with simple reality here..You don’t win 50 when you give up the most points in the NBA, period..

]]> By: JustPuked http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/2009/04/14/contract-wont-be-voided/comment-page-1/#comment-20549 JustPuked Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:32:33 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/?p=1176#comment-20549 Dude, how hard is it to swap out the source image file on your website so that the Al banner can be properly retired? Dude, how hard is it to swap out the source image file on your website so that the Al banner can be properly retired?

]]> By: Suicide lines: Ellis’ contract, Iverson, Kobe’s mental toughness … | Rotoinfo.com NBA Blog http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/2009/04/14/contract-wont-be-voided/comment-page-1/#comment-20548 Suicide lines: Ellis’ contract, Iverson, Kobe’s mental toughness … | Rotoinfo.com NBA Blog Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:53:11 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/?p=1176#comment-20548 [...] Marcus Thompson, Contra Costa Time: "A team source confirmed the team has decided not to void Monta Ellis’ contract. The Warriors sent a letter to Ellis’ agent, Jeff Fried, stating the team relinquishes its right to void his contract for the scooter accident, ending a months-long drama between the star guard and the organization. Ellis was suspended 30 games, costing him $3 million, after he injured his left ankle (requiring surgery) and lying about it. When he announced the suspension, team president Robert Rowell said the team was reserving the right to void his contract — which the collective bargaining agreement allows — if Ellis did not fully recover from his injuries. Ellis, who signed a six-year, $66 million contract in July, disagreed with the Warriors stance that they could void his contract after suspending him for 30 games. Team sources have said the potential voiding of Ellis’ contract has been at the root of Ellis’ unhappiness all season. With that now out of the way, the Warriors can repair the relationship with Ellis, their franchise player." [...] [...] Marcus Thompson, Contra Costa Time: "A team source confirmed the team has decided not to void Monta Ellis’ contract. The Warriors sent a letter to Ellis’ agent, Jeff Fried, stating the team relinquishes its right to void his contract for the scooter accident, ending a months-long drama between the star guard and the organization. Ellis was suspended 30 games, costing him $3 million, after he injured his left ankle (requiring surgery) and lying about it. When he announced the suspension, team president Robert Rowell said the team was reserving the right to void his contract — which the collective bargaining agreement allows — if Ellis did not fully recover from his injuries. Ellis, who signed a six-year, $66 million contract in July, disagreed with the Warriors stance that they could void his contract after suspending him for 30 games. Team sources have said the potential voiding of Ellis’ contract has been at the root of Ellis’ unhappiness all season. With that now out of the way, the Warriors can repair the relationship with Ellis, their franchise player." [...]

]]> By: Xavier Henry http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/2009/04/14/contract-wont-be-voided/comment-page-1/#comment-20547 Xavier Henry Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:20:47 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/?p=1176#comment-20547 A commitment to Ellis is an obvious move. The team needs some stability. @23.6 years old, they're the youngest team in the NBA and their offense is second to one. Injuries killed this year and their record reflects it. Could the front office have signed a few D'leaguers to give our 7 man practice squad an extra win or two at the end? Probably, but A's_09 said it- the tank was in (record & GM-wise). Before the jury on Ellis goes out, give him some run without Jamal 'is-the-camera-on?' Crawford in the way. The speed of the game Monta and Randolph will operate at together will soon be on display for everyone. Put your track shoes on.. A commitment to Ellis is an obvious move. The team needs some stability. @23.6 years old, they’re the youngest team in the NBA and their offense is second to one. Injuries killed this year and their record reflects it. Could the front office have signed a few D’leaguers to give our 7 man practice squad an extra win or two at the end? Probably, but A’s_09 said it- the tank was in (record & GM-wise).

Before the jury on Ellis goes out, give him some run without Jamal ‘is-the-camera-on?’ Crawford in the way. The speed of the game Monta and Randolph will operate at together will soon be on display for everyone. Put your track shoes on..

]]> By: HannibalX http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/2009/04/14/contract-wont-be-voided/comment-page-1/#comment-20546 HannibalX Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:30:11 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/?p=1176#comment-20546 No way any superstar signs with Golden State. Garnett, Elton Brand, Arenas, already rejected this team and their money. I laugh when someone mentions Boozer or Bosh, Wade or (gasp) LeBron. Dream on. It all starts at the top people. This team will never amount to anything until Cohan sells. We need a Steinbrenner type owner who will not settle for anything less than a championship, and will hold those who do not perform accountable. Franklin Muelli is rolling over in his grave! No way any superstar signs with Golden State. Garnett, Elton Brand, Arenas, already rejected this team and their money. I laugh when someone mentions Boozer or Bosh, Wade or (gasp) LeBron.
Dream on.
It all starts at the top people. This team will never amount to anything until Cohan sells. We need a Steinbrenner type owner who will not settle for anything less than a championship, and will hold those who do not perform accountable.
Franklin Muelli is rolling over in his grave!

]]> By: Oregonwarriorfanjr. http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/2009/04/14/contract-wont-be-voided/comment-page-1/#comment-20545 Oregonwarriorfanjr. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:47:36 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/?p=1176#comment-20545 Additional info on David Noel: He was within one rebound of having three more triple doubles, making a possible total of six triple doubles on the season with three more rebounds. Of those six games there were four wins and two losses, and the losses were by a combined total of 10 points. The wins? By an average of 16.5 points per game. Sound like the warriors? In the future, I hope so. Watch his most recent game, a 142-126 drubbing of the Colorado 14ers (the team with the best record in the D-league) on the main D-league website: http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/webcast_archive_0708.html Additional info on David Noel:

He was within one rebound of having three more triple doubles, making a possible total of six triple doubles on the season with three more rebounds. Of those six games there were four wins and two losses, and the losses were by a combined total of 10 points. The wins? By an average of 16.5 points per game. Sound like the warriors? In the future, I hope so.

Watch his most recent game, a 142-126 drubbing of the Colorado 14ers (the team with the best record in the D-league) on the main D-league website: http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/webcast_archive_0708.html

]]> By: Oregonwarriorfanjr. http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/2009/04/14/contract-wont-be-voided/comment-page-1/#comment-20544 Oregonwarriorfanjr. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:28:07 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/?p=1176#comment-20544 So first off, its a real good thing that Monte's contract is safe, because he is one hell of a fun player to watch. Most of the comments about skill at point are somewhat useless to debate, as he is only a shooting guard - which he showed in his return this season with his lost look and horrible turnovers - not a point guard, and won't be until he has someone to teach him the position on that roster. But moving on to the two most important things for the warriors to do this off season, in my opinion: 1. Acquire a legit point guard. Forget the things that won't change even if you whine about it. Coaching and front office drama should not be part of playing basketball, and has been discussed enough to kill a dead cat. But moving players and assembling the best possible roster is the core of off-season basketball, so the first step is getting a point guard. But maybe not the one everyone has gotten used to at golden state. Legit, for sure, but maybe not a starter and instead a backup vet with reasonable skills and some quicks left who gets along with Nellie, and can lead the way for CJ and Ellis to become strong, true point guards in the future. 2. Move some talent scoring for some talent passing and moving without the ball. This is the core of the success of Nellie's offense, as any half decent athlete can score from 2 feet away, and is why he always is looking for a passing big man. One player I followed lately in the D-league (Nellie's favorite hunting ground)was Reno's David Noel. He posted 3 triple doubles on the year, 2 for Reno, had a 41% 3 point shooting in an up tempo, pass happy, full court offense. He averaged 19 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks while averaging 41 minutes a game. Still, his best attributes are that he is 6'6 and 223 lbs. He is almost Azubuike, but likes to pass and will be much MUCH cheaper come next season. Looking forward to the two Anthony's next season!! So first off, its a real good thing that Monte’s contract is safe, because he is one hell of a fun player to watch. Most of the comments about skill at point are somewhat useless to debate, as he is only a shooting guard – which he showed in his return this season with his lost look and horrible turnovers – not a point guard, and won’t be until he has someone to teach him the position on that roster.

But moving on to the two most important things for the warriors to do this off season, in my opinion:

1. Acquire a legit point guard. Forget the things that won’t change even if you whine about it. Coaching and front office drama should not be part of playing basketball, and has been discussed enough to kill a dead cat. But moving players and assembling the best possible roster is the core of off-season basketball, so the first step is getting a point guard. But maybe not the one everyone has gotten used to at golden state. Legit, for sure, but maybe not a starter and instead a backup vet with reasonable skills and some quicks left who gets along with Nellie, and can lead the way for CJ and Ellis to become strong, true point guards in the future.

2. Move some talent scoring for some talent passing and moving without the ball. This is the core of the success of Nellie’s offense, as any half decent athlete can score from 2 feet away, and is why he always is looking for a passing big man. One player I followed lately in the D-league (Nellie’s favorite hunting ground)was Reno’s David Noel. He posted 3 triple doubles on the year, 2 for Reno, had a 41% 3 point shooting in an up tempo, pass happy, full court offense. He averaged 19 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks while averaging 41 minutes a game. Still, his best attributes are that he is 6’6 and 223 lbs. He is almost Azubuike, but likes to pass and will be much MUCH cheaper come next season.

Looking forward to the two Anthony’s next season!!

]]> By: A's in 2009 http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/2009/04/14/contract-wont-be-voided/comment-page-1/#comment-20543 A's in 2009 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:59:23 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/?p=1176#comment-20543 You guys have no idea how close we are. Open you're damn eyes man. You guys have no idea how close we are. Open you’re damn eyes man.

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