Meet the Milwaukee Bucks Backcourt: Monta Ellis and Brandon Jennings

The Milwaukee Bucks have gotten off to a surprising start this season thanks to an unorthodox but effective backcourt pairing. What 6'3" Monta Ellis and 6'1" Brandon Jennings lack in size they make up for in explosiveness and excitement as the leading scorers on the team. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights.

[@lebronbeastjames6]

What an incredible duo. Love playing with them in MyPlayer as a center lol.

[@zlw1998]

Imagine if they decided to stick together and still drafted Giannis Antetokounmpo...

[@PacManElit3]

No. 1 seed

[@jacksonwalsh2634]

+FLYNN they would be like the 8th seed you idiot lol

[@brandonthesickman3666]

+Jackson Walsh how is that if they were 8th seed without Giannis?

[@lilfai5595]

Man that still sounds even crazier even 4 years later

[@Untitledtitler]

And we won the championship last night ❤️

[@neilpatel93]

yo shoutout to the quickest backcourt in the game i love yall

[@regaaan]

Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis both got some pretty sick full sleeves going on too

[@illadelphmilk]

sick ass guards, love monta

[@ndjk2821]

Monta "the only difference between me and Dwyane are championship rings" Ellis.

[@KxngKUDA]

Monta needs to be in the all star game already!

[@kanyeezys]

About time Monta gets some recognition

[@KidTheInk]

one of the best duos!!!

[@lilwhoopy345]

Favorite video this video made my day

[@MrGundamlover]

Its always inspirational to hear a professional basketballs players problems in the NBA. Especially if you have the same problems. If he could do it,then you could definitely do it.

[@2pacmusic414]

Good to see some attention for my Bucks. I love bucks

[@FlipStar26]

wow, that is as ACCURATE a comparison I could EVER think of. WELL SAID.

[@Dontbsad]

they're so fun to watch

[@Cuawaii]

I miss Monta on the Warriors... Just watching him every game...

[@SnapbackTrapper]

Such a swag back court

[@SK8Asian]

Love this vid!

[@mhdchannel6664]

Scott Skiles just parted ways with the Bucks. Whoever becomes the next coach, hopefully he does not run a messy rotation like Skiles did. And hopefully it will mean more minutes for Larry Sanders.

[@jlb22]

i'm a Lakers fan, but i love watch milwaukee games because os these guys

[@MrNeyDc]

my favorite player since NBA 2k12.

[@Nabiili]

Great guys

[@lamonthiggins907]

Monta ellis is my favorite. Player

[@CORYCASHTV]

DAMN BRO THAT WAS TWO PERFECT FOR A COMPARISON

[@MVPB228730]

very underrated

[@189zin]

stacy king at the beginning respect it

[@KingJamesFan236]

Montana Ellis and Jennings are underrated

[@cloudn9necinema]

i still have my gsw ellis jersey but a small back court just doesnt work in the league. just look how well gsw is doing now

[@dani168]

wild hurricane sandy ad appears, user uses ad block plus, its super effective.

[@suburbansage]

as a MIA fan, i dont really like them, but i respect them for sure.

[@nickbarrio6272]

So underrated...

[@infffraganti]

I miss this team

[@Unknownr416]

Be grateful!

[@blackcatinvest]

monte and jennings are my favorite tag team, next to curry and klay

[@beauher7902]

I remember these hard times. 😆

[@sabrinatseng]

love monta ellis

[@BWCGill]

Most underrated backcourt in nba

[@Cavaliers71]

No defense

[@DanGil23brongoat]

@@Cavaliers7110 years later

[@Unknownr416]

Be grateful man

[@ispeakasiplease]

Exactly my thoughts...

[@FR0G3Y]

You would be surprised nonta ellis is one of the most underated players in the NBA

[@jacobboy5]

gotta give him time, he has been improving tremendously over the past few seasons, and if it hadnt been for many injurys on the bucks they would have been contenders. Jennings is an above average player, my problem is that i'm not sure if he will stay when his contract is up, unless this year goes well. In my opinion, if this year goes well, keep him; if not, build around ellis and sanders (most improved player in my opinion)

[@Kobe246Lebron]

I'm a Milwaukee fan now

[@mhdchannel6664]

Damn, Jim Boylan will be their next coach. They're in the same scenario as the 2008 Chicago Bulls, when the Bulls fired Scott Skiles and Boylan replaced him. I don't remember Boylan doing that well. Hope he doesn't continue Skiles' messy rotation, and hope he gives Larry Sanders more minutes because he's a BEAST!

[@texmexman1]

best chucking duo in the league

[@TheFinsen]

Ellis and Jennings for All Star 2013!!

[@TruthAscends]

Best backcourt in the league.. Hands down

[@xChennickx]

he's more like a shooting gaurd so it would be better if a shooting gaurd be around 6'5+. But monta know how to overcome that challenge and that what makes him a great player!!

[@samrulz7]

Monta kept saying he's too small but I thought 6'3" is pretty average for a guard...

[@toasteeze]

that would be sick

[@jordanwallabee8536]

Peep Monta rocking the 19's..

[@BLackAir92]

I feel people pain on those hurricane sandy ads. As at times you use public computers(college) with no adblock

[@iHaunted1]

Monta most underrated in nba right behind jury holiday and josh smith

[@NBAMV]

Just like Steve Francis and Cuttino Mobley back in the day, running and thrownin oops to each other, and slamin on people.

[@MasterKey97]

the price just keeps going up, i managed to get one before that started to happen

[@Plague_Doc22]

I agree, Sanders should be their sixth man. Coming off the bench at either PF or C. The guy is a fucking amazing defender.

[@Tajonxv]

I agree Brandon n Monta r tooo vicious

[@sephron17]

The Bucks need a solid big man and role players who can come off the bench and they would go deep in the playoffs

[@markplip]

reminds me of steve francis and cuttino mobley!

[@BURRhypopo]

props to nba for finally exposing the small market milwaukee bucks association. fear the deer

[@92Lils]

Im hoping im wrong about this but it seems as if monta not really feeling hisself this yr but besides that jennings is still playing like an all star he is

[@xVanze]

also the most gangster backcourt

[@MrFresco702]

This backcourt needs to stay together

[@lilneitzel5]

I wanna see them go up agaist Wall and Beal, Ty Lawson and Iggy, and Deron Williams and Joe Johnson. Damn I need NBA league pass.

[@flame1559]

yea they are fast

[@EazyBoBeezy]

Monta Ellis is wayyy to underrated. ..

[@ouidteashrooms]

monta's side hairline has been a straight line since he came to the league

[@dragonmustard2]

They're the ones making their height a big deal. Monta is 6'3" and Jennings is 6'1". That's not a big deal. Rondo is 6'1", Chris Paul is 6'0", Rose and Deron are both 6'3". It's not a big deal. Avery Bradley is a 2 guard and is only 6'2" and he's an elite defender. Seriously. They act like their height is a big disadvantage. It's not like they're defending Joe Johnson every night.

[@bluflarp]

Do this for Durant and Westbrook, the deadliest front and back court combo

[@adoan916]

best chuckers in the nba...

[@omfgpie]

monta have it all

[@klegsy]

It's part of Sterns "Brazilians to Bucks" initiative.

[@xBaM24x]

Monta Ellis n warriors good combo

[@1MrBallisLife1]

can I just say that assists dont always mean whether someone is a ballhog or not.

[@RigorousBenevolence]

Edit: Say goodbye to the Milwaukee Bucks Backcourt: Monta Ellis and Brandon Jennings

[@jason0813]

I agree Monta does get the ball often but he doesn't hog it. People keep passing to Monta for a reason. Because he can score.

[@PurexSkill26]

This one hurricane sandy ad i swear

[@dei14]

Along with Harrison Barnes, a healthy Stephen Curry and valuable offseason acquisitions, yeah I'd think that would help.

[@JT_SOG_513]

Jennings should probly get a 4 year 40 million dollar deal or a 5 year 45 million dollar deal this offseason, either with the bucks or somewhere else, im thinking he's going to test the market. Monta should get another big deal since he'll opt out of his contract this offseason looking for something more long term.. it'll be interesting to see who the bucks decide to keep if they can keep either. it'll be a shame to see both leave in free agency

[@depperdone6185]

How can you all hate on Monta even when he is best player on your team? He has given a lot of wins with big shots for the Bucks and if they get to playoffs he is the only player that can give u success. I think he is going to opt out end of season though but im pretty sure he doesnt suck...

[@20yrsofgreatness]

As a Bucks fan I feel obligated to say that this backcourt not only doesn't work, but they flat out suck when they're together on the court, each shooting a worse percentage when together. If it weren't for Larry Sanders, Mbah A Moute, Dunleavy and others, this team would be worse than it already is. Monta Ellis and Jennings cannot co-exist, it just isn't going to happen and I've seen enough! 8th seed or Bust, GO BUCKS!

[@suejern]

I am in NJ, and I hate the commercial

[@AfrikunBoy]

Something unique like:

[@KlayAllen]

Well Monta is opting out after this season & Jennings is TERRIBLE.. he shoots 30% from the field. Bucks are screwed

[@NigerianBaller]

monta ellis is the closest thing to Allen Iverson -Piston's head coach

[@waiche11]

How about the defensive force Larry Sanders?

[@elice05]

that would be a very fastbrake team!!

[@Billy543212345]

They seem to be having a great season without any of those guys. There are a lot more talented shooting guards than centres in the league, thats why they made the trade for bogut, and when he returns they'll improve even more

[@jashantangle6225]

Is Samuel Dalembert any good at Center?

[@bford23]

only 1 single jump shots in this video by Montae...wonder why they didnt show any nice shots

[@Jsalcedo23]

when i said they needed a nickname in my comment, i meant something cool/clever kinda like Run TMC when the warriors had chris mullins and tim hardaway

[@WarSn1per]

What are you talking about? The Warriors are where they are today BECAUSE they got rid of Ellis. Ellis was a great scorer, but they relied on him too much. With him gone, other players can step up and spread out the scoring. Plus, Jarret Jack and Carl Landry were great pickups to fill Monta's scoring.

[@DJaywuzhere]

In basketball, 6'3 isn't tall. That's point guard height and Ellis plays shooting guard

[@KhalilCora]

I still miss Ellis on golden state I kind of hate them for making that trade.

[@kendrikMN]

GSW would be unstoppable. Mate they're almost 4th in west and are better than all but 2 teams in the east %wise. They were so much better off after that trade haha

[@dei14]

The Compton Criminal (Brandon Jennings, for how many steals he gets per game) and the Mississippi Missile (Monta's original nickname).

[@DiggyFBG]

best backcourt!

[@DeAndayy222]

Ellis is averaging 5.6 apg and Jennings is averaging 5.8 so around 6.

[@Monta11Ellis]

Best backcourt in the NBA!

[@chasebellmeyer7368]

Oof

[@ridiculous_sublime]

Monta needs to drive more and shoot less. His fg percentage is way down, but he can finish very well at the basket. DRIVE MORE MONTA!

[@lasagnamamba5681]

1:38 Cheesy as hell haha, but love these two

[@anonymousworld513]

JJ Reddick and Larry Sanders both are efficient scorers. Jennings takes shots away from them because he takes 20+ shot.attempts