Monta Ellis the Boxer?

I can hear the Rocky theme music blasting in a Northern California gym. “Dahna nah dahna nah…” Punching and speed bags being beaten and 80’s slightly homo-erotic jump roping drills being done. Who is in the gym? Is it Apollo Creed? Mr. T? Ivan Drago? Nope, it is the new starting point guard for the Golden St. Warriors. According to the Contra Costa Times , Ellis has been working out with Virgil Hunter, who is the boxing coach of undefeated Andre Ward of Oakland. In between his ball-handling workouts, Ellis has decided that boxing training is the best way to strengthen his endurance. I commend Monta for taking a different approach to his off-season workout regimen. As long as he is still doing the basketball fundamental skills, which seems like he is, then I don’t see how the boxing workout can hurt him. I think parents and kids should take notice of what Ellis is doing. These days, too many parents and kids think they need to “specialize” in a ... (link)