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James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 12:33 pm
by shadrock
Just watched this guy play his first game for the Perth Wildcats in the NBL in Australia. Ennis played a mad game, dropping 25 pts in 30 minutes. Looks to be a really good scorer and shot the ball lights out. He is predicted to be in contention for the MVP of the league this year which is cool too. Just thought id pass this on as it may not be common knowledge for those living in the US (i live in Australia).

Full stats:
http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/13 ... O0ByrQJjc/

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 12:41 pm
by caliban
shadrock wrote:
Spoiler:
Just watched this guy play his first game for the Perth Wildcats in the NBL in Australia. Ennis played a mad game, dropping 25 pts in 30 minutes. Looks to be a really good scorer and shot the ball lights out. He is predicted to be in contention for the MVP of the league this year which is cool too. Just thought id pass this on as it may not be common knowledge for those living in the US (i live in Australia).

Full stats:
http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/13 ... O0ByrQJjc/


Appreciating the update, keep em coming and feel free to add video highlights if available :smile:

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:03 pm
by RexBoyWonder
:rockon: :rockon: :rockon:


I really believe in the Kid. Great to hear that...keep us updated mate!

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:04 pm
by shanedude
We still have his rights, yes?

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:05 pm
by RexBoyWonder
BTW in the 3 point line in the NBL the same distance as in the NBA?

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:11 pm
by RexBoyWonder
shanedude wrote:We still have his rights, yes?


Sure. We can bring him here anytime we want too. But we'll most likely wait till 2014-2015 preseason.

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:52 pm
by Flash3
He's our back-up option to LeBron James. League better be scurred'

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 2:11 pm
by He's Heating Up
RexBoyWonder wrote:BTW in the 3 point line in the NBL the same distance as in the NBA?


Nope. College distance.

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 2:45 pm
by pimpim
He's Heating Up wrote:
RexBoyWonder wrote:BTW in the 3 point line in the NBL the same distance as in the NBA?


Nope. College distance.


Nope.

NBA: 23' 9".
Australia (FIBA distance): 22' 1".
NCAA: 20' 9".

It is about half way between college distance and NBA distance.

Ennis played very well.

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 6:49 pm
by FlashFlare
Flash3 wrote:He's our back-up option to LeBron James. League better be scurred'

It'd be nice to have 2 MVP's at the small forward position 8-)

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 8:38 pm
by He's Heating Up
pimpim wrote:
He's Heating Up wrote:
RexBoyWonder wrote:BTW in the 3 point line in the NBL the same distance as in the NBA?


Nope. College distance.


Nope.

NBA: 23' 9".
Australia (FIBA distance): 22' 1".
NCAA: 20' 9".

It is about half way between college distance and NBA distance.

Ennis played very well.


Haha fair enough. I knew it wasn't NBA distance. Didn't know college was that short. My bad.

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 9:09 pm
by RexBoyWonder
pimpim wrote:
He's Heating Up wrote:
RexBoyWonder wrote:BTW in the 3 point line in the NBL the same distance as in the NBA?


Nope. College distance.


Nope.

NBA: 23' 9".
Australia (FIBA distance): 22' 1".
NCAA: 20' 9".

It is about half way between college distance and NBA distance.

Ennis played very well.


Good info. If James can continue shooting that well from 3 he could be a great addition, an Allen/Battier hybrid.

When looking at his college stats, measurements and athletic ability i can see a Mini Paul George. He's 2 inch shorter but actually just as long. Could turn out to be a huge steal.

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 10:56 pm
by Myam333
Found these:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsuLkK5KDXI[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJVLmI7211g[/youtube]

Not much, but it's something.

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 12:27 am
by SmushedPennies
Looking good. I think he's going to be a great fit. If Beasley comes around, let alone Oden, we'll really have a nice young bench developing (assuming we're able to keep the Big 3 together).

Is it me or does it look like Ennis has already added some upper body mass?

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 2:41 am
by DefenseWins
Shane or Ray is going to retire, he will probably take their spot if we don't sought after vets again, especially if the Big 3 is broken up.

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 1:42 am
by Heat_team02
The question that I'd like answered is when are the majority of his points coming?

In Summer League he was just there in the 1st halves & would start scoring in the 3rd Quarters on.

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 5:30 pm
by Heat_team02
More highlights

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFwYrDqnuxw[/youtube]

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:11 pm
by heat4life
Ennis for MVP ...... in Australia

GOOOOOO WILDCATS!!!

Image

:D

Jokes aside, I really hope he develops at least into a Keith Askins/Bruce Bowen type.

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:52 pm
by mopper8
Ennis looks like a lot more than a 3 & D player to me.

Re: James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:52 pm
by mopper8
SmushedPennies wrote:Looking good. I think he's going to be a great fit. If Beasley comes around, let alone Oden, we'll really have a nice young bench developing (assuming we're able to keep the Big 3 together).

Is it me or does it look like Ennis has already added some upper body mass?


Definitely added some weight