Indiana Pacers have brought in a player that can change their offense for the better, considering the new pace they are looking to play with a returning Paul George.
They will be bringing in Monta Ellis, a player who will presumably take on the role of the main ball-handler for Indiana. It will allow them to play faster and send George Hill to create off-ball and let some spot up shots fly.
Following from ESPN’s Chris Broussard and Marc Stein.
Sources: Monta Ellis agrees to 4-year deal with Indiana
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) July 2, 2015
ESPN sources say Monta Ellis and Indiana Pacers have agreed on a four-year, $44 million with an option to return to free agency after Year 3
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 2, 2015
While it was long assumed that Monta was the prime target of the Pacers, other teams did offer more financial security but that other team might not have exactly been the most stable of organizations.
Sources: Monta Ellis turned down more $ from Sacramento. Kings offered $48 million over 4 years
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) July 2, 2015
Ellis brings a new offensive dynamic to the Pacers. He’s a high-level, volume scorer and a great compliment to Paul George. With David West gone and looking to join a championship contender and the Pacers looking to move Roy Hibbert out of town, this deal makes sense with their new style of play.
