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A Tribute to: Monta Ellis
Here’s a little something I wrote to go along with some video clips of one of the most unstoppable young guards in the game today. Sadly, the Warriors’ rising star underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his left ankle and he’ll be out for at least 12 weeks. So here are 50 lines [...]
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A Little Monta Ellis Pick-Me-Up
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... Seriously, this has to be the finest mashup of original Monta Ellis-themed poetry and video ever. The break dancing is good, but "tooting that horn" and the hot wax are even better. (This is family friendly, trust me.) ...

The 10-man rotation, starring a baller-blogger political 'debate'
Ball Don't Lie — ... it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Yardbarker, via Stet. Baron questions Arenas for his views on Obama's plan to raise taxes for the wealthy. PF: Hoops Addict. And then there were two. Battier and Maxiell battle it out for the Floor Burn tournament crown. SF: Roto Evil. "Who is Monta Ellis? Well, that's a good question / He's from ...

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