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ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 13: Monta Ellis #11 of the Indiana Pacers reacts during the fourth quarter of their 104-75 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on March 13, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Monta Ellis last played in the NBA during the 2016-17 season when he was with the Indiana Pacers.

The former NBA guard is one of the most popular players to never make an All-Star Game.

He is most known for his time playing for the Golden State Warriors.

Warriors Legend Monta Ellis Make Heartfelt Instagram Post

GettyMonta Ellis #8 of the Golden State Warriors in action against the Houston Rockets during an NBA game at Oracle Arena on December 3, 2009 in Oakland, California.

Recently, Ellis made a heartfelt post to Instagram that had nearly 7,000 likes.

He wrote: “Watching you grow into a young lady hasn’t been easy for me to process… that’s why this post took a little longer than it should have.

Myla, being my first daughter, you taught me more than you’ll ever truly understand. You changed me, softened me, and gave me a different kind of love I didn’t even know I needed.

No matter how much you grow, you’ll always be my baby girl. I still look forward to your hugs and kisses every day and hearing you say “I love you” ,that will never get old to me.

I love you more than words can explain, and I’m beyond proud of the young lady you’re becoming. Forever your dad!💙”

Many people left comments on his post.

Nate Robinson: “😂😂😂”

Kelenna Azubuike: “Happy Birthday Myla!”

Anthony Morrow: “Ain’t nothing like it brother ❤️💪🏿 MORE Life 🙏🏾”

Kyrie Irving, Dirk Nowitzki, Zach Randolph, JR Smith and Stephen Jackson were among the NBA players to like the post.

Ellis In The NBA

GettyMonta Ellis #8 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a call during action against the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA game at Oracle Arena on March 15, 2010 in Oakland, California.

Ellis was picked 40th in the 2005 NBA Draft out of high school.

He spent the first six and a half seasons of his career in Golden State.

Ellis was briefly teammates with Steph Curry (and Klay Thompson).

At just 24, he averaged a career-high 25.5 points per contest.

@HoopMuse wrote (in 2024): “Monta Ellis having 0 all-selections is crazy

2009-10 — 25.5 PPG | 4.0 RPG | 5.3 APG

2010-11 — 24.1 PPG | 3.5 RPG | 5.6 APG”

HeavyMonta Ellis #8 of the Golden State Warriors speaks with offical Rodney Mott during their game against the New Orleans Hornets at Oracle Arena on January 27, 2010 in Oakland, California.

Following Golden State, Ellis had stints with the Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers over 12 NBA seasons.

His career averages were 17.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 45.1% from the field and 31.4% from three-point range in 833 games.

He also appeared in 38 NBA playoff games.