James Ennis wasn't exactly a heralded prospect.
The Long Beach State product fell to the Atlanta Hawks late in the second round of the 2013 NBA draft. The Miami Heat ultimately traded for Ennis on draft night, but the California native did not make an NBA impact during the 2013-14 season. After salary-cap restrictions prevented Miami from sending him to the D-League, Ennis spent the past year playing in Australia and Puerto Rico.
Yet, despite being a late draft pick and a non-factor during his first potential NBA season, Ennis has the chance to play key minutes for Miami in 2014-15.
Ennis was a flat-out stud during the 2014 summer league sessions in Orlando and Vegas. Ennis was by far Miami's best player, displaying the athleticism, length and shooting ability that made him successful at the collegiate level.
In six games (four in Orlando, two in Las Vegas), Ennis averaged 15.5 points (51.7% FG, 48.1% 3PT), 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.
A result of his Summer League play and the Heat's lack of wing options, Ennis entered this preseason as a player to watch.
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