Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry. Fans tend to think that they have to pick one and trade the other; that isn't true. However, the organization needs to make this Stephen Curry's team, if Monta can't deal with that, then he should be traded. As for the who is better argument, it is clear and simple: Stephen Curry. The following link (http://basketballvalue.com/teamplayers.php?year=2010-2011&team=GSW), shows that Monta Ellis has a two year adjusted +/- rating of -6.17 and Curry has a +/- of +5.19. There is a difference of around 10 points in there which is quite substantial in basketball. Also, Stephen Curry's PER (Player Efficiency Rating) is 19.45 while Monta's is 18.48. Stephen Curry has a TS% (True Shooting Percentage) of 59.5 % while Monta has a 53.2 %. Curry is a better shooter, better passer, better dribbler, and has a higher basketball IQ. On the defensive end, they are both pretty weak defenders with no real edge going to either. However, Steve Nash is a very weak defender but his strong offense offsets his weak defense. This is very similar to the situation with Stephen Curry. Furthermore, it is clear that Stephen Curry is the better player and needs to be the leader of the team. Monta is a very good secondary player but cannot be the primary ball handler and is better when he is getting the ball passed to him in open spots and shooting. In 2007-2008 Monta Ellis had a PER of 18.92, his highest ever, and that was when Baron Davis was playing PG and distributing. That is the best role for Monta Ellis and if the Warriors go back to that they will be very successful.
Along with changing the roles of Stephen Curry and Monta Ellis, firing Keith Smart and hiring a coach who rewards and preaches defense, as well as getting a much stronger bench and back to the basket Center should be the main objectives for the Warriors in order to be more successful and fun to watch next season.
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