Can Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry co-exist?
Sheed: No, Monta had it right from the beginning. A backcourt of Ellis/Curry isn’t going to get you many wins. One of them gets moved this summer, most likely Ellis. Strauss: No, the dye was cast with the three million dollar fine. Even with an undercurrent of good chemistry it’d be difficult to overcome the collective size deficiency. My caveat is that with new ownership/coaching/vibe, that situation could change. Blaine: Ellis and Curry should coexist, but they won’t. Ellis resents Curry’s presence. How many times have we seen him give Curry the cold shoulder? Ellis’s ego and preconceptions have ruined any chance of him and Curry developing good chemistry. Too bad, because Ellis was playing at an All Star level the first quarter of the season, but as Curry’s star began to rise during the second quarter, Ellis’s began to dim. The once efficient Ellis has become a volume scorer and his market value has taken a hit. This is already Curry’s team—at least is should be—and I doubt Ellis ca
