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NBA Free Agency: Stein reports Monta Ellis and Dallas Mavericks close to a deal

Thought the Mavericks have had a weird off-season? Take a deep breathe because IT'S ABOUT TO GET A LOT WEIRDER.

At least he's better than this guy (Mike James).
At least he's better than this guy (Mike James).
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The reliable Marc Stein reports that Monta Ellis and the Mavs are quickly closing in on a three year deal.

I'm having a hard time processing this move to properly analyze it. Let's start with the positive: Monta Ellis does have a lot of talent and could fill in as the second scoring option behind Dirk -- before this signing, the Mavericks didn't have a player like that.

On the other hand, Monta Ellis has never been able to utilize his talent, mainly because of a dark and twisted shot selection that relies on inefficient long two-pointers that he's terrible at making. Also, he joins a backcourt that was already crowded with the signing of five guards and the drafting of two more. Oh, and he doesn't play defense.

Basically, the Mavs have gone full YOLO this offseason. What do y'all think?