Dallas Mavericks Top 10: A Two-Way Tie

By Kohl Rast

Dec 27, 2016

Jan 27, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) talks to former teammate Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) after the game at the American Airlines Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Mavericks 109-90. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 8, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) drives to the basket past Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker (17) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Monta Ellis

If there was ever one thing about Monta that could not be argued, it is the fact that he is a bonafide scorer. During his two seasons with Dallas, Monta Ellis proved that fact night in and night out.

Although he only spent two seasons with the Mavericks and neither of them were anywhere near the best seasons of his career, he still brought an element to the Mavericks that we have rarely seen from a Mav not named Dirk. He could score the ball incredibly well.

In his two seasons with Dallas, Monta averaged 19 points per game, right with his career average of 18.5, but lower than his great seasons in Golden State where he scored 25.5 and 24.1 points per game in back to back seasons.

Ellis is in his 12th season in the NBA and has had a rough year so far. The Mavs may be interested in a reunion and I’m not sure anyone would be more happy about it than the Mavs fans.

Next: Dallas Mavericks Top 10: Honorable Mention

Stay tuned for our #9 selection later today, a player who spent half a decade with Dallas before moving on and sputtering out right after leaving.