James Ennis was born in Ventura, California on July 1,1990. James grew up in Western Village where he and his five siblings played basketball, soccer, rode bikes and skateboard. Growing up, James and his family moved from home to home. This let to James going to three different schools and his freshman year he spend it alone. I don't know why he spend his freshman year alone, maybe his family was having trouble finding a home to live in and maybe James just stayed with a friend until his family found some where to live. Later on, James and his family finally found a place in Western Village, where James went to graduate Ventura High School in 2009.
Now, that I told you a little about what James Ennis life was while he was growing up let's get some news on why he is in the NBA today. James is 6 foot 7 inches and he plays the small forward stop for the Miami Heat. James was a standout player in College, he went to California State University, Long Beach, and he was a All-American his senior year. In 2011, James signed with Long Beach State, were he got the starting position for two years. Ennis helped lead the 49ers to the Big West Conference regular season and conference titles.
James was selected with the 50th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He was later handed over to the Miami Heat on draft night. In July 2013, he joined the Heat at Summer League. At first the Heat wanted James to play with the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA Development League but did not have enough to pay him. James went overseas in order to support his father who was not doing so well.
Later on in James's career, he went to Australia to play basketball. James signed with the Perth Wildcats for 2013-2014 NBL season and his first game he played was a success because he scored 25 points. It was the highest for any player on there debut for any of the Wildcats. He was also named Player of the Month for October averaging 24 points per game. He was also in the top seed for most rebounds in the NBL.
On February 17, 2014, James was charged with attempting to strike a 36ers player. However the chargers were dropped because of false information and this I bet was a huge relive for James Ennis. James played his first finals championship game on March 28, 2014, against the Wollongong Hawks. For his first finals championship he was doing amazing, he scored 25 points and he was also named to the 2014 NBL first team. James re-signed with the Miami Heat for the 2014 Summer League and in July he was signed with the Miami Heat.
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This guy James Ennis. He is a big factor for the Miami Heat. I think Miami needs him to make the playoffs. He is a great replacement for LeBron. Deng and Granger are good players, but Ennis is great for the spot. I hope he stays healthy and stays in Miami this year. Give Ennis more playing time MIAMI! This guy has proven he is Miami Heat material. BIG, BIG FACTOR! Saw this guy fly and poster a player this year, made me think of LeBron when he was the Heat. See some similarities. Once again... Great player.
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