In our continuing theme of NBA players doing unfathomably stupid things, Monta Ellis confessed to the Warriors yesterday that he was not injured while playing basketball as he previously indicated. In case I wasn't clear, that would mean he lied to the people that gave him a 6 year, $66 million extension. A report in the Mercury Times indicates that Ellis contacted team officials and told them he did not injure his ankle in the gym and was not playing basketball when the injury happened. The injury occurred outdoors, which of course leads the mind to a variety of things that your mom would probably tell you to stop doing right now, since, you know, you just signed yourself a $66 million dollar deal. The report indicates that Ellis and the Warriors are working to resolve the situation and put it behind them, but a lot of that depends on how Ellis heals. Odds are that everything heals okay, and it's not a big deal outside of a small fine and maybe a game or two suspension for violating the terms of his contract. But if, in a worst-case scenario, there's any long term damage stemming from the injury, go ahead and tuck it away that the Warriors have an out to void Ellis' contract.
Note to NBA players: It's understandable that you want to have some summer fun, especially in celebration of the largest contract you've ever had. But maybe go to the beach and sit. Buy yourself a nice book and a pillow. Or enjoy an exciting game of Scrabble with friends. Just don't do things that could lead to not only injury, but an embarrassment as you try and deceive the team that rewarded your efforts.
