Monta Ellis claims he could have led Warriors to titles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Monta Ellis, formerly of the Golden State Warriors, stated that he could have achieved similar championship success with the team if switched with Stephen Curry. Ellis made these comments after being named general manager for Alcorn State basketball. He reflected on his contributions to the Warriors during a challenging time for the franchise, though analysts question the validity of his claims given his shooting percentages and career trajectory compared to Curry. Ellis' last NBA season was in 2016-17, coinciding with Golden State's second championship with Curry.
- •Monta Ellis played seven seasons with the Golden State Warriors.
- •He led the league in minutes per game twice during his career.
- •Ellis averaged 25.5 points in his strongest season in 2009-10.
- •He became general manager for Alcorn State basketball recently.
- •Ellis' claims about titles sparked debate among analysts.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Former Golden State Warriors star makes bold NBA championship claims
"Former second-round pick Monta Ellis recently made a bold claim concerning him and his former team, the Golden State Warriors.
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