2013 Draft Prospect: James Ennis

[Bruno]

http://www.lbpost.com/images/archive/m_image1326720775-87429.jpg
Height: 6-7
Weight: 210 lbs
Birthday: 07/01/1990
College: Long Beach State

DraftExpress (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/James-Ennis-41434/)
NBADraft (http://www.nbadraft.net/players/james-ennis)

[Biggems]

I hope we draft him with our final pick.....I think he and Leonard would give us a great one-two punch at the SF position for years to come.

[Darkwaters]

Hes rated as a late second rounder right now. He actually looks like he'd be a nice steal. But we historically go foreign in the late 2nd. That didn't happen last season of course, but Marcus went overseas just the same. So I'm not sure if Ennis would realistically be on the Spurs radar.

Still, if he was I think he'd be a really nice guy to bring in and see what he can do.

[Biggems]

Hes rated as a late second rounder right now. He actually looks like he'd be a nice steal. But we historically go foreign in the late 2nd. That didn't happen last season of course, but Marcus went overseas just the same. So I'm not sure if Ennis would realistically be on the Spurs radar.

Still, if he was I think he'd be a really nice guy to bring in and see what he can do.

I like his defensive potential....he blocks lots of shots, gets quite a few steals, and is a very good rebounder. He can play G or F. He is a good FT shooter, has 3 pt range, and can score in bunches. He isn't the greatest athlete out there, but he is a very good all around talent and prospect.

Our future small ball lineup - Joseph, Green, Ennis, and Leonard would be lockdown defensively.

[maverick1948]

He has moved up a lot in the last couple of weeks. He is considered high 2nd round pick.

[Biggems]

I wouldnt have an issue with the Spurs taking him at 28, since Dieng looks to be long gone by then, or even drafting someone else with 28 and trading that player to another team for the rights for Ennis.

[Biggems]

I was ok with the Hawks drafting him, since Coach Bud is there now......but I was quite upset that they traded his rights away to the Heat. I wish the Spurs could have been the team involved in that trade. He had a very good college career, and then followed it up with a pretty good summer league run. He will get a camp invite and most likely make the Heat team.....it upsets me because I strongly feel that he would have been the perfect backup SF to KL.

[99 Problems]

Has signed with Perth Wildcats in Australia.

[Bruno]

Heat wanted that Ennis plays for peanuts in the D-League:
http://www.foxsportsflorida.com/nba/miami-heat/story/Though-Heat-wanted-D-League-James-Ennis-?blockID=928429&feedID=3565

[Chinook]

Pretty much what some of us were hoping Richards would do (the d-league thing).

[99 Problems]

Watched this guys first 2 games. Looks the goods. Would have been good in Spurland. I think the Aussie NBL is a nice stepping stone intro into pro ball instead of always in Europe.

[SAmagic]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLbjdh_Lmn8

http://www.nbl.com.au/matchcentre/matchid/74814#box-score

[benefactor]

Not sure why this was bumped. He's not an option. His rights are owned by the Heat.

[SAmagic]

Never said he was an option. Just watched my first ever NBL game and thought I'd share. Would be good if we had/ or somehow got he's rights. Especially an all round SF.