The San Jose Mercury News 1 month ago

Warriors' Ellis is giving defense a shot

It's not just me, everybody on the team. That's our biggest focus." If defense is mostly desire, as many a coach has said, then it seems Warriors guard Monta Ellis is on his way to becoming a good defender. Full Article at The San Jose Mercury News

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