Leaving AND1 has afforded Monta Ellis the opportunity to rock some of the better kicks from his collection on court this season.

Saturday was no different. Despite a rough day, going only 6-26 from the field in a 112-100 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats, Ellis still had the best kicks on court, no doubt – the “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI; this coming just days after wearing the “Concord” XI in a win over the Miami Heat.

Stay tuned to SneakerFiles for more on court kicks throughout the rest of the NBA season.

The Golden State Warrior’s Monta Ellis and crew upset the Miami Heat in overtime last night during a 111-106 win at home.

As Golden State got help from bench players like Nate Robinson with 24 points, they also had assistance from their leading player Monta who added 22 points and a game changing shot towards the end of the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime. More importantly, he helped carry his team towards victory in style wearing the Air Jordan 11 “Concord”. After the sneaker’s recent release a few weeks ago, they are still being recognized as one of the biggest retro releases ever from Jordan Brand to date.

Did you score your pair? If not, good look finding then in your size at a reasonable price as resale values continue to soar. As always, stay tuned to SneakerFiles for more Celebrity Sneaker Watch news.

‘Tis the season over at AND1 with the introduction of the new AND 1 ME8 Empire “Christmas”. Monta Ellis’ signature ME8 Empire Mid sneaker gets the holiday treatment with its festive red, green, and white colorway.

The special edition sneaker will release as a Japan exclusive, be individually numbered and limited to only 60 pairs. Expect availability and to see Monta wear his exclusive AND 1 ME8 Empire “Christmas” kicks at a pro game in Japan on December 25, 2011.

If you ever wanted to wear the exact sneakers that Monta Ellis of the Golden State Warriors wears on the court, AND 1 has made it possible for a great affordable price. The AND 1 ME8 Empire Mid will retail for $75, a wonderful price point for frugal basketball players and Monta Ellis fans. Soon to release will be the AND 1 Empire Mid in a Navy and Metallic Silver colorway. What are your thoughts on the latest colorway of the AND 1 ME8 Empire Mid?

AND1 has been quiet for some time now.

Finally getting a player worth endorsing in Monta Ellis, the street ball based brand is getting some much needed air time within the NBA which has been flooded with the likes of Nike, adidas and Reebok.

Hit the jump to view AND1’s current promo featuring Monta and his new signature sneaker, the ME8 Sovereign.

Golden State’s Monta Ellis is chilling on injured reserve until January, the victim of a chaotic self-induced moped incident. To add insult to his injury, Ellis lied to Warriors officials about cuts and abrasions on his leg maintaining that he’d sustained the bumps and bruises in a workout. The team suspended him thirty games without pay. But hey, at least the lightning-quick guard has his first signature shoe, the AND1 ME8, releasing in early ’09!

The ME8 is distinguished by a podular outsole and suction cup-esque traction pattern that provides admirable coverage on any number of surfaces. Underfoot, the shoe incorporates a dual-density, high rebound insole and L2G Gel heel unit. The black leather/black patent/California yellow color scheme will match GSU’s away uniforms perfectly when they hit the road later this season. Images via NT member DatzNasty