No promise was made to Monta Ellis
On his draft buzz blog [Insider subscription required], Chad Ford dispelled the notion that the Warriors made a promise to Monta Ellis not to draft a point guard at #7. He spoke with GM Larry Riley, who said that the topic never came up. In an interview with KNBR, Ellis confirmed that the meeting was about getting everyone on the same page and said that if the team drafted a point guard, he was going to “do anything to help the team win.” Riley told Ellis that if they do use him at the point, his primary responsibility will be to “get guys more involved” and help his teammates “get off.”
Riley told Ford that he would “like to have a little beef” and said that the Warriors could “use more size and toughness.” Does this mean that they’ll draft Jordan Hill at #7, if available? Probably, but Riley also said that the Warriors didn’t “have a gaping hole at any position” so that they can “draft the best player available.”
Ellis thrived at off guard playing alongside Baron Davis two seasons ago, averaging 20.2 points, 3.9 assists and 4.9 rebounds, and shot an astounding 53% from the field.
this is ridiculous, Ellis is a much better player at the 2 guard. I think the Warriors would benefit drafting any new player and any position. The question is in our off season trades. Ellis shouldn’t be demanding anything for the Warriors franchise with his irresponsible off season. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a HUGE Ellis fan, but I think Ellis can have his best seasons and better future at 2 guard displaying his quickness and scoring abilities rather at pg and his lack of D and court vision.
hen – I think the Warriors will take a PG at #7 if Jordan Hill is gone. If he’s there, they may draft him and play Ellis at PG. It will depend on who they like at PG in the draft.