An NBA player usually can relax and unwind after the season is over. They have the option to take a long vacation or spend time with family. For Warriors' guard Monta Ellis he chose to drive a moped to get his kicks. What eventually happened was the speedy NBA rising star had a minor accident and got injured. Fibbing at first about how he got injured when returning to summer camp training Ellis wanted to hide the real embarrassment. Let's face it how often do you hear about anyone wrecking a moped without being intoxicated? As a result for his cover up and time missed in summer practices Ellis got slapped with a 30-day suspension without pay.
In direct violation to this contract and team policy Coach Don Nelson and owner Chris Mullin didn't see this coming. They are definitely not pleased with the confirmation provided by the 22-year-old basketball standout about what really caused his injury. I have to imagine Ellis is lucky to not have received a stiffer punishment. In the process involving his suspension it's reported for him to lose $3 million. That part really sucks big time yet he didn't come forth with the truth to begin with. He'll probably have enough time to heal his wounds and learn to be more careful on small motorized vehicles (mopeds can't go much faster than 30 mph...so he might as well forget about a motor cycle).
With Baron Davis' departure from Golden State this off-season the Warriors are in need of another scorer. Now with Monta Ellis, who averaged around 22 ppg out for a while will have to find another option to supplement their offense. With a few good bench role players still available the Warriors may be okay for the first month of the season yet don't have quite all the elements a year ago which made them a potent, fast-track competitor. If Monta Ellis knows what best he'll get a chauffeur to drive him around places and make it to all the practices on time when he's allowed to return back on the team.
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