Monta Ellis The Best Finisher Around the Rim?

Patterns · Post #1 » by **Patterns** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:49 am

I live in the Bay Area so I see every Warriors game. I also have league pass and have seen almost every player in the NBA play this season more than once. I don't think that there's a better finisher than Ellis of the Warriors, not even Lebron.

Is he the best finisher?

Here's a top 10 from him: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG_jjK65 ... re=related

technologic · Post #2 » by **technologic** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:10 am

The best if not one of the top three finishers in the league. Look at his ridiculous field goal percentage for a guard.

risktaker91 · Post #3 » by **risktaker91** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:19 am

Man he's just so exciting to watch. Definitely one of the best finishers.

Post #4 » by **NO-KG-AI** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:26 am

Dwight Howard!

Then LeBron. LeBron finishes with guys hanging onto him, I don't really think Monta is close to LeBron to be honest.

Gerald3Wallace · Post #5 » by **Gerald3Wallace** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:32 am

monta can finish...dude makes the most toughest shots look easy

Post #6 » by **miller31time** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:34 am

I'd put LeBron at #1. Monta isn't far behind, though.

LiquidFire · Post #7 » by **LiquidFire** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:39 am

lebron, and a healthy wade are better imo

T-Mac for MVP · Post #8 » by **T-Mac for MVP** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:40 am

Where does D. Wade rank in this discussion?

LiquidFire · Post #9 » by **LiquidFire** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:41 am

i think it goes

lebron
wade
monta.

Post #10 » by **CBS7** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:51 am

I'd say yes, better then LeBron.

Well not really, but LeBron is 6-8 and huge, while Monta Ellis is 6-2 and skinny. So that gives the edge to Ellis in my mind, just because.

jzmagik · Post #11 » by **jzmagik** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:07 am

Lebron
Chris Paul
Wade

These guys are by far the best finishers in the league.

Post #12 » by **Schad** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:10 am

Tony Parker has to be in the mix, especially if one considers the fact that he cannot dunk; he shoots 63% on lay-ups, which makes this a down year by his standards.

A.J. · Post #13 » by **A.J.** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:18 am

where is the kobe talk?

LiquidFire · Post #14 » by **LiquidFire** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:25 am

A.J. wrote:where is the kobe talk?

taking jumpshots

The_Believer · Post #15 » by **The_Believer** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:33 am

Tay and Baron make ridiculously hard layups and shots look so easy. But Monta's IMO the best finisher in the league.

Post #16 » by **NO-KG-AI** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:35 am

Pound for pound I might agree.

Basileus777 · Post #17 » by **Basileus777** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:40 am

He's the best finisher among guards. Like others have said, guys like LeBron and Dwight are better finishers overall.

Post #18 » by **TMACFORMVP** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:48 am

Overall I'd give LeBron the edge, but Monta is definitely a close second and taking account size and strength he might very well be THE best finisher in the league.

I also live in the Bay, so I've seen literally every Warriors game and this guy just makes ridiculous plays in transition.

HarlemHeat37 · Post #19 » by **HarlemHeat37** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 5:19 am

Parker is close to Ellis if we're talking pound for pound..Parker makes highlight reel layups look like he's still doing his warmup..

etopn23 · Post #20 » by **etopn23** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 5:20 am

Vince Carter still deserves a mention. Amazing how quickly people forgot about him