Monta Ellis
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| | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''[[NBA Draft]]:''' [[NBA Draft 2005|2005]]; Round: 2 / Pick: 40th | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''[[NBA Draft]]:''' [[NBA Draft 2005|2005]]; Round: 2 / Pick: 40th | ||
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| Ellis playing for the Warriors. | |
| No. - Milwaukee Bucks | |
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| Shooting guard / Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Date of birth: October 26, 1985 | |
| Place of birth: Jackson, Mississippi | |
| Height: 6 ft 3 in | Weight: 180 lbs |
| Career information | |
| High school: Lanier (Jackson, Mississippi) | |
| NBA Draft: 2005; Round: 2 / Pick: 40th | |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Debut: 2005 for the Golden State Warriors | |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Monta Ellis at NBA.com | |
Monta Ellis (born October 26, 1985 in Jackson, Mississippi) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA at point guard and shooting for the Milwaukee Bucks.
High School Career
Ellis attended Lanier High School in Jackson where he was named Parade Magazine High School Player of the Year 2005 (along with Greg Oden). He had committed to Mississippi State University before opting for the NBA in 2005. During his four high school years he averaged 28.9 points, 4.9 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 3.1 steals per game at a shooting percentage of 78.0% in free-throws, 46.1% in field goals and 43.5% in three-pointers. His last year at Lanier High School was his best, he put up 38.4 points, 6.8 assists, 7.9 rebounds and 4.5 steals per game, while shooting 80.0% on free-throws, 46.0% on field goals and 48.0% on three-pointers
Pro Career
Drafted by the Warriors in the 2nd round (40th overall) in the 2005 NBA Draft, Ellis was inserted into the starting lineup late in the 2005-06 NBA season, along with fellow rookie Ike Diogu. He was highly regarded as one of the players to watch during the 2006 summer league, but was unable to compete due to knee problems. Currently in his second year, he is averaging 16.8 points per game, a substantial increase from his average as a rookie.
On January 24, 2007, Monta Ellis hit his first career game-winning shot as time expired to give the Warriors a 110-109 victory over the New Jersey Nets.
On January 31, 2007, Ellis was selected to play in the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge during the NBA's All-Star weekend. He scored 28 points in a win for the sophomore team on 13 for 16 shooting. He was edged out by David Lee and Chris Paul for the game's MVP honours.
On February 24, 2007, Ellis recorded a career high 13 assists against the Los Angeles Clippers
During the 2007 NBA playoffs, Ellis has struggled, only averaging 7 points per game.
On March 13, 2012, the Golden State Warriors traded Ellis along with Ekpe Udoh and Kwame Brown to the Milwaukee Bucks for Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson.
