SB Nation User Blog: bojangles408

Monta for Boozer?

bojangles408 — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:07:53 -0000

Since Monta "wants" to be traded do you think Utah would give boozer up? I mean come on, Paul Millsap is putting up pretty much the same numbers; all he needed was the playing time.

Think about it...Crawford, Jackson, Maggette, Boozer, and Biedrins. With that kind of squad were going to be for sure looking at a legitimate playoff contender. Our bench would be sooo deep still and we wouldn't have such a young squad out there for our starters.

Now for Utah they would have Deron Williams, Monta, Ronnie Brewer, Paul Millsap, and Mehmet Okur. That would be one hell of a team too. Now of course I love Monta, but what if... What do you guys think?

Monta Addresses his Scooter accident

bojangles408 — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 02:58:48 -0000

So Monta finally talks to the press about his scooter accident. This was posted on ESPN insider. Here are some quotes from Ellis.

"While management and I do not agree on their actions," Ellis said in the statement, which was addressed to "My Community, Friends and Fans," "I want to be clear that my injury is based on my mistake in judgment. And I always accept responsibility for my actions."

"I am working hard to get back on the court and help my teammates and coaches win many games and recreate the playoff atmosphere of 2007," Ellis, who averaged 20.2 points last season, said in the statement. "We were as excited on the court as the fans in the stands."

"The Bay area has become home to me and I love everything about this community," Ellis said. "I see the kids wearing Number 8 in the arena and around the Bay area and it always brings a big smile to my face and a sense of pride and responsibility."

Mullin and Warriors coach Don Nelson disagreed with the harshness of the penalty, which was levied by team owner Chris Cohan and team president Robert Rowell.

Ellis, who sustained a torn ligament and high-ankle sprain in the accident, is currently rehabbing at the Warriors' practice facility in Oakland. Fried said he is ahead of schedule and that he is expected to return to the court in mid-December. The Warriors' six preseason games count toward Ellis' 30-game suspension, so if the penalty is upheld, he will be eligible to play on Dec. 15th in a home game against Orlando.

So... all in all... YES!! He's ahead of schedule!!

Game Vs Portland today

bojangles408 — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:47:45 -0000

So today they are playing the almighty Portland Trailblazers. These guys look like they can do some serious damage in the west this season. They have bodies that we don't do too well against. But does anyone know the channel this game is going to be on? I checked my guide list on directv but couldn't find the KGW channel anywhere. KGW is Portlands local station and its being broadcasted there... or does anyone know of a stream?

Bored... Pre-season line ups

bojangles408 — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:56:16 -0000

What do you guys think would be a fun line-up to tryout during Pre-season? I haven't seen many new threads so been bored.

Lineup 1: PG:Anthony Randolph SG:Jackson SF:Magette PF:Harrington C:Biedrins

I think I heard Randolph started as a pointguard but then all of a sudden freakishly grew 5 inches or so. Ultimate matchup problem for the other team... It would be fun to see the warriors have a tall line up and not midgets... This would be a very versatile lineup and maybe Beans worked on a mid-range jumpshot over the summer like he said he would.

Lineup 2:PG:Williams SG:Magette SF:Jackson PF:Hendrix C:Harrington

Sort of a weird lineup but I think Hendrix would be able to compliment Harrington pretty well. For some reason I have high hopes for Hendrix. Hopefully he can be the bruiser we always wanted.

Lineup 3: PG: SG: SF: PF: C: let's hear what you guys think.

Monta Ellis - 08-09 starting pg

bojangles408 — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:21:17 -0000

Monta is one of the most talented players in the NBA and honestly I don't think anyone can guard him 1on1. Monta can score on anyone and well Nelly knows that so of course he wants the ball mostly in Monta's hands. It's almost automatic for Monta to shoot that mid range jumper and he can blow right past anyone and fly to the rim. He is arguably the fastest / most explosive player in the NBA and that can cause some really nasty matchups. The Warriors are all about scoring and Monta brings that. So what if he doesn't have true pointguard skills? After the first month of the season he's going to draw so much attention that someone is always going to be wide open and anyone on our starting squad can finish. He's going to get so many assists by just driving the ball then dishing under the net. To all the people that keep saying Monta shouldn't play point, are you saying you know basketball more than Nellie and Mully? Obviously they are sold that he needs to play point so just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. It's Monta's team now so get use to it! I know most of you wanted the ball in Monta's hands towards the end of the season anyway... And plus... Baron really only shined in the open court. Once it became a halfcourt game he always jacked up stupid shots anyways and rarely passed the ball.

CJ Watson movement

bojangles408 — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:57:01 -0000

Why isn't anyone talking about CJ Watson? This guy put up beast numbers while he was in the D-League and honestly... Basketball is basketball. If you can put those numbers up against people that know the game, then you got game. He put up 26.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists with 90% freethrows. Yeah I understand he's small but wow 2 inches smaller than BD and without the ass. Hes got way better bball IQ than Ellis at the point and he can knock down the 3. Hes cheap. I can see him as the next Rondo and surprise everyone. I can already see the article with Watson on the front page.