There is major speculation that O.J. Mayo will be traded to the Golden State Warriors with last years No. 2 overall pick Hasheem Thabeet. Monta Ellis would go to Memphis to complete the deal.
If the trade were to happen, it would be quite a steal for Golden State. They would have two young players to develop. Mayo would be their main scorer and Thabeet would be the missing piece to there defense.
Memphis is Monta Ellis's hometown, and he could be the face of there franchise. Ellis though, is a ballhog— I would expect Rudy Gay to leave Memphis if this happened.
I would expect Golden State to be a playoff contender if this happened. Stephen Curry with O.J. Mayo, Hasheem Thabeet, and the No. 6 pick in the 2010 NBA Draft would be a scary team to face if they get chemistry going.
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NBA Rumors: O.J. Mayo and Hasheem Thabeet To Warriors For Monta Ellis?
Posted: 8th June 2010 by FootBasket in NBAComments Off on NBA Rumors: O.J. Mayo and Hasheem Thabeet To Warriors For Monta Ellis?