Four seasons ago, the Dallas Mavericks brought aboard Monta Ellis after an up and down career with the Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks. The talented shooting guard exploded into a star with the Mavericks after two terrific seasons as the team’s primary scoring option alongside Dirk Nowitzki. Ellis was a seamless fit into the Mavs’ offense and bewildered opposing defenses with his diverse offensive skill set. Alongside Jose Calderon, Vince Carter, and Devin Harris, Ellis was a tremendous offensive player for the Mavericks in his first year with the team.
A year later, many changes were made to the team’s roster, but Ellis still thrived.