It’s the middle of the season, not too many options. Defensive help would be nice but, another shot creator would be a welcomed addition.
Horrible bump and posts. We have a SURPLUS of offensive players who are bad at defense. And Ellis isn't even a good offensive player anymore.
Everyone looks good when you look at their highlights lol. Here's the scouting report on Monta Ellis. He's an undersized 2 guard Volume scorer Low efficency Decent around the 2 pt range but can't shoot 3's consistently at all (career 31% shooter) Decent playmaker Decent with ball in his hand but not nearly as effective off ball due to height and inconsistent shooting Terrible defender A volume shooting 2 guard with average playmaking skills that can't shoot the 3 ball isn't going to fit in this system. He's older too so he doesn't have the quickness he had in his prime years.
Lmao@some you. So we should be "patient" with Zhou Qi & let him continue to fling up airballs, but guys like Monte Ellis who actually have basketball skill aren't efficient enough to play here? I don't understand. I'd rather take a chance on Ellis and cut Qi
What? You'd rather cut a 21 year old 7'1 center with great defensive instincts and potential as a stretch big (at least from the mid range area) for 6'3 32 year old vet who can't shoot the 3 ball, is not going to be effective at shooting around the basket, and is a terrible defender? Come on now.
There was chatter last year about Monta, but not so much this year. The PJ/Luc signings were an upgrade in the offseason. I like Monta's game, but not in this offense.
Great defensive instincts? Lmaoooooooo. Qi played a few minutes a couple games ago. In those minutes, he flung up a airball, missed 2 ft's, all while getting posterized by some scrub. Really? Are you & Qi related? Because only a relative would defend this level of play. The ONLY thing he's valuable for is the asian viewership that'll probably vote him in as 1st ballot all-star. The Rockets should cut him to clear roster space
Disagree that we should cut him. We did not have any expectations for him coming in for the first two years. Cutting him for someone like Monta isn't going to help us beat Golden State.
Playing Zhou Qi won't help us beat ANYBODY. Monte Ellis is not the best 3pt shooter. But he's a really good overall scorer that can create his own shot & get to the rim. He's very quick & athletic & instant offense. For the pace we play, I think he'll fit in fine. Zhou Qi has shown us absolutely nothing & if this were Josh Smith out there throwing up airballs getting dunked on, missing free throws, all in a span of 3-4 minutes, you'd be calling for him to be cut. Be fair
Pass. Even when he was on the Mavs, he rivaled Dirk for worst defensive player. He is like Lou Williams if Lou Williams was blind in one eye.
Qi. Is a long term plan y mess it up for ellis? if u wanna cut anyone cut garbage mamba. Glorified cheerleader. Capela wasn't hot stuff when he first came to da league give qi, a year or 2 of seasoning.
Anderson, Weber, Qi + 2nd round pick for Williams, Beverley and Deandre Jordan. Git r done Morley. But seriously, Beverley would be the ideal 4th guard to pair with Harden, Paul, or Gordon, when he gets healthy someday.