Monta Ellis Bio, Wiki, Age, Family, Wife, Basketball Career, Contract and Net Worth

Monta Ellis is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. Ellis attended Lanier High School in Jackson, Mississippi, where he was a McDonalds All-American and first-team Parade All-American. He entered the NBA directly out of high school, being drafted with the 40th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors in the

Monta Ellis Biography

Monta Ellis is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. Ellis attended Lanier High School in Jackson, Mississippi, where he was a McDonald’s All-American and first-team Parade All-American. He entered the NBA directly out of high school, being drafted with the 40th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors in the 2005 NBA draft.

In 2007, he was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player. During his time with the Warriors, Ellis was one of the best scorers in the league, averaging close to 25 points per game on two occasions. After six and a half seasons with Golden State, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in March 2012. A season and a half with the Bucks were followed by two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks and two seasons with the Indiana Pacers.

Monta Ellis Age

Monta is 35 years old as of 2021. Ellis was born on 26 October 1985, in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. He celebrates his birthday on the 26 of October every year.

Monta Ellis Height and Weight

Monta stands at an average height of 6 feet 3 inches which is equivalent to 1.91 meters. Furthermore, Ellis weighs 177 lbs which is equivalent to 80 kilograms. He has black hair and brown eyes. His other body measurements are not available.

Monta Ellis Education

Ellis attended Lanier High School in Jackson, Mississippi, where he was a McDonald’s All-American and first-team Parade All-American. Ellis originally committed to Mississippi State University, but later decided to enter the NBA draft.

Monta Ellis Family, Parents, and Siblings

Ellis was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. Monta is the son of Marcella Singleton and Rosa Ellis. Older brother Antwain Ellis was his basketball hero growing up.

Monta Ellis Wife and Children

Ellis is a married man. He is married to his longtime wife named Juanika. The couple is blessed to have two children. Ellis is a sneakerhead and an avid fisherman.

Monta Ellis Salary

He has a salary of $2.3 million.

Monta Ellis Net Worth

Monta has an estimated net worth of $31 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a basketball player. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Monta Ellis Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Monta.

Monta Ellis Wiki

  • Full Names: Monta Ellis
  • Popular As: Ellis
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Basketball
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: Black
  • Religion: Christian
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Monta Ellis Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 35 years old as of 2021
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Date of Birth: October 26, 1985
  • Place of Birth: Jackson, Mississippi
  • Birthday: October 26

Monta Ellis Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not known
  • Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 3 inches
  • Weight: 84 kg
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Shoe Size: Not Available
  • Dress Size: Not Available
  • Biceps Size: Not Available
  • Waist Size: Not Available
  • Chest Size: Not Available

Monta Ellis Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Marcella Singleton
  • Mother: Rosa Ellis
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not known
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Dating /Wife: Juanika
  • Children: Myla Jai Ellis and Monta Ellis Jr.

Monta Ellis Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $31 million
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: basketball

Monta Ellis Career

Milwaukee Bucks (2012–2013)

On March 13, 2012, Ellis was traded, along with Kwame Brown and Ekpe Udoh, to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson. His debut for the Bucks came on March 16 against the Warriors in Oakland at Oracle Arena, where he recorded 18 points, four rebounds, and four assists in a 120–98 win. His best performance for the Bucks in 2011–12 came on April 11, when he recorded 35 points, 10 assists, six rebounds, and four steals in a 111–107 loss to the New York Knicks.

The 2012–13 season saw Ellis start in all 82 games for the Bucks. On December 22, he scored 37 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers. On December 31, he was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, December 24, through Sunday, December 30.

He was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, February 25, through Sunday, March 3, on March 4. On March 17, he scored a season-high 39 points against the Orlando Magic. Ellis led Milwaukee with 27 points and a career-high 17 assists in a 109–104 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on April 12.

On April 15, he scored 38 points against the Denver Nuggets. In his first playoff appearance since 2007 with Golden State, the Bucks were swept by the Miami Heat in the first round. Ellis averaged 19.2 points in 2012–13 but had the lowest 3-point shooting percentage among eligible players at 28.7 percent.

Dallas Mavericks (2013–2015)

On July 23, 2013, Ellis signed a three-year, $25 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks. He joined the Mavericks with questions about his efficiency on offense. The 2013–14 season saw Ellis start in all 82 games for the Mavericks. In his debut for the Mavericks on October 30, 2013, Ellis scored 32 points in a 118–109 season-opening win over the Atlanta Hawks.

He was 11 of 17 from the field and had eight assists. On November 20, he scored a season-high 37 points in a 123–120 win over the Houston Rockets. On April 12, 2014, he matched his season-high with 37 points in a 101–98 win over the Phoenix Suns. He was subsequently named Western Conference Player of the Week for the final week of the season.

The eighth-seeded Mavericks pushed their first-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs to seven games, but ultimately lost 4–3. Over the seven games, Ellis averaged 20.4 points per game. On December 2, 2014, Ellis scored 38 points in a 132–129 double-overtime win over the Chicago Bulls. Ellis equaled his season-high with 38 points, including 11 during the final four minutes, as the Mavericks rallied late to beat the Spurs 99–93 on December 20.

2015

On March 24, 2015, he matched his season-high with 38 points in a 101–94 win over the Spurs. For the regular season, Ellis averaged 18.9 points to become the first player other than Dirk Nowitzki to lead the Mavericks in scoring since 1999–2000. In the Mavericks’ five-game first-round playoff series loss to the Rockets, Ellis averaged 26.0 points per game, including scoring a playoff career-high 34 points in a 130–128 loss in game three and 31 points in a 121–109 win in game four.

On June 24, 2015, Ellis decided not to pick up the option for the final year of his contract with the Mavericks, thus becoming a free agent. He underwent surgery on his right knee before the start of free agency, with the procedure described as “minor”.

Indiana Pacers (2015–2017)

On July 14, 2015, Ellis signed a four-year, $44 million contract with the Indiana Pacers. He appeared in 81 games in 2015–16, all as a starter, sitting out only the regular-season finale ahead of the playoffs. On January 10, 2016, he had a season-high 13 assists in a 107–103 overtime loss to the Houston Rockets.

On January 30, Ellis scored a season-high 32 points and had nine rebounds to lead the Pacers to a 109–105 overtime win over the Denver Nuggets. He finished the regular season averaging 13.8 points on 43 percent shooting, including 31 percent from the 3-point line. Turnover prone, he averaged 2.5 turnovers during the regular season and 2.4 during the playoffs.

In the Pacers’ season opener on October 26, 2016, Ellis recorded 19 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and three steals in a 130–121 overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks. He failed to surpass that scoring mark for the rest of the season, scoring 19 points twice in November and again in March.

On December 10, he injured his groin in the first half of the Pacers’ comeback win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He subsequently missed the next eight games with a strained right groin. Upon returning from injury, he lost his starting spot to Glenn Robinson III. In 74 games, he made 33 starts and averaged 8.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.1 steals in 27.0 minutes per game.

On July 6, 2017, Ellis was waived by the Pacers. He will be paid by the Pacers through the 2021-2022 season.

Frequently Asked Questions About Monta Ellis

Who is Monta?

Monta is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. Ellis attended Lanier High School in Jackson, Mississippi, where he was a McDonald’s All-American and first-team Parade All-American.

How old is Monta?

Ellis was born on 26 October 1985, in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. He celebrates his birthday on the 26 of October every year.

How tall is Monta?

Monta stands at an average height of 6 feet 3 inches which is equivalent to 1.91 meters.

Is Monta married?

Ellis is a married man. He is married to his longtime wife named Juanika. The couple is blessed to have two children. Ellis is a sneakerhead and an avid fisherman.

How much is Monta worth?

Monta has an estimated net worth of $31 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a basketball player. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

How much does Monta make?

He has a salary of $2.3 million.

Where does Monta live? 

Because of security reasons, Hannah has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is Monta dead or alive?

Hannah is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Monta Now?

To get her latest updates, visit her official social media accounts listed below.

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