http://www.sbnation.comhttp://www.sbnation.com/users/The%20Earl%20of%20Dunk Posts made by The Earl of Dunk on SB Nation http://www.blazersedge.com/2008/6/11/550527/monta-ellis-to-portland The Earl of Dunk Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:30:16 -0000 <p style="line-height: 12pt;">Hey as we make our rounds through the league looking for the next PG for our beloved Blazers, what about <strong>Monta Ellis? </strong>In 2007-08 he averaged 20.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, and a solid perimeter defender in the league. </p> <p style="line-height: 12pt;">While he is still very young at 21 years of age he has 3 years of NBA experience and has played 30+ minutes per game the last 2 seasons. So he comes with some solid experience but young enough to be coached by Nate and his staff. </p> <p style="line-height: 12pt;">He is a restricted free agent this summer and Golden State will have several other players that may need to be resigned before Monta. Perhaps a trade evolving Channing Frye (a mobile big man who can shoot) would fit into Don Nelson's system?</p> <p style="line-height: 12pt;">Perhaps you think he's too much of a scorer? I think he's young enough to realize the potential of what this Blazer team could be to put his scoring needs aside. &nbsp;I think that this may be my best point of this post; won&rsquo;t other players want to be part of the Blazers as it appears that this team is on the cusp of something very special? </p> <p>&nbsp;</p>