Ouch - Monta out at least three months after ankle surgery

Just when we thought the drama of the Warriors’ offseason was over, we get news that makes our stomachs turn. Monta Ellis will be out for at least three months after suffering a torn ankle ligament while training near his Jackson, Mississippi home.

Ellis is coming off a season that put him in elite company, joining Kevin Johnson, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and David Thompson as a 22 year old guard (or younger), who averaged 20 points per game and 50 percent shooting for the season.

Now the Warriors will have to rely on newly acquired Marcus Williams to run the point. Expect Stephen Jackson and Marco Belinelli to also have a major hand in running Nellie’s squad until Monta gets back.

Ellis was expected to take over the point guard spot vacated by Los Angeleno Baron Davis. More news on how this will effect Nellie’s game plan this year to come.