Monta Ellis
Golden State Warriors star guard Monta Ellis has been sued for sexual harassment. A former Golden State Warriors employee claims that Ellis sent her unwanted text messages with a photo of his genitals.
In the lawsuit, Erika Ross Smith says that Ellis started sending her explicit messages by the dozens back in November 2010. This was when she was working for the team’s community relations department. Upon learning of the texts, Juanika Ellis, Ellis’ wife, complained to the team executives. The Warriors then changed Smith’s job description and eventually fired her.
Monta Ellis has a $66 million, six-year contract with the Warriors starting in 2008. He has won the NBA’s most improved player award. Ellis is the Warriors’ leading scorer last season, with an average of 24.1 points a game.
Ellis is the Warriors team captain for the 2011-2012 season.
